Every time we choose a drink, we embrace a unique flavor journey. While personal tastes vary, some beverages have become timeless classics. These are the drinks that stand the test of both time and taste, the ones we turn to repeatedly, day after day. In fact, according to the vibrant community on a popular online platform, these ten drinks are more than just beverages — they're lifelong commitments.
1. A Proper Mai Tai
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History says that a Mai Tai is a 1944 invention. It is a combination of potent drinks that will take you to a higher level of deliciousness. While some Mai Tais have a stronger alcohol concentration, others are fruity. We call it "proper" because not all bartenders can attain the perfect concentration of the drink.
2. A Traditional Daiquiri
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"It's hard to find a bar that makes a traditional daiquiri perfectly, but this is a drink that's high up on my list," says an online user. A daiquiri tastes like blue skies and sandy beaches. It is one of the best things to drink on holiday, mainly due to its tropical nature.
3. Bees Knees
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Don't judge this drink by its name. Try it and see it change your opinion about every drink you've had before! I have had many drinks in my life, but I'll always go back to a well-made glass of Bees Knees. Someone said that when you add honey to a drink, it will have you singing praises, and Bees Knees will indeed have you bring out the musician in you.
4. Necromancer
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"Just think of it: equal parts absinthe, elderflower liquor, Lillet blanc, and lemon with a dash of gin. I might finally get a bottle of St. Germaine tonight!" said a second online user. In all fairness, it's hard to resist a Necromancer, especially with how smooth and delicious it feels down your throat.
5. Manhattan
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"I can't imagine never liking one," added another user. A classic Manhattan is ever so deserving of its place on the best drink list. It's known as one of the best drinks ever made. Made with vermouth, bitters, and whiskey, it's perfect for after-dinner tipples!
6. Paper Plane
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"It gives you everything perfect in one taste: sour, bitter, sweet, and complex," admitted a site member. The drink has put many others to shame for its summer-sweet savoriness. A single sip will have you wanting plenty of refills.
7. Cosmopolitan
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A good cosmo will always get the job done! It blends cranberry juice, vodka, and Cointreau, leaving us begging for more, more, and much more! It is the drink choice for those who enjoy glamor and should be on the top things to drink list for anyone who hasn't had it before.
8. Gimlet
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The combination of gin and lime sounds relatively simple, but it births the most ultra-refreshing drink you'll ever have. It has an unmistakable flavor and ends with a sharp kick, perfect for those warm summer evenings. As they say, a daily dose of gimlet keeps scurvy at bay.
9. Mimosa
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"Light, almost airy, delicious, and right" is the best description of a glass of Mimosa. "It's crazy that champagne and orange juice would make such perfection," commented a drink lover. Mix these two bad boys up, and you'll have a drink to enjoy at any brunch.
10. Moscow Mule
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Famous for good reason, a mug of Moscow Mule is one of the most delicious things you can sip on. Yes, we said mug, as that is its suggested vessel. It's incredible what lime juice, ice cubes, and cold ginger beer can do to you! Source: Reddit.
11. Pecan Pie Bourbon Cocktail
We love our sweets and adding pecan praline liqueur to a mixed drink is like doubling down on sweetness. This liqueur is the perfect mate for Bourbon.
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Pina Colada Recipes
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The yummy mix of rum, pineapple, and coconut is like a little sip of Heaven. But there are more recipes for Pina Colada than stars in the sky. I'm sharing a classic Pina Colada recipe today and two of my favorite twists on the original.
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Make A Margarita Today
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The margarita is the most ordered cocktail in the world and is often featured in movies and songs. Tequila, sour lime, sweet Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or triple sec, in the right combination is perfection.
