Making fabulous cocktails and mixed drinks is something anyone can do. Nobody expects you to reinvent the wheel—just master the classics, and you’re on your way.

Of course, great cocktails start with a well-stocked bar. If you’re just getting set up, check out our guide to stocking your home bar for tips on the essentials.

Below, I’ve listed some classic cocktails that anyone can make and master with a little practice.

These categories represent the six base spirits, plus a section highlighting our favourites.

More will be added in time, and we hope to use our own photos (we’re not professional photographers!), but to get started, here are thirty of the best classic cocktails to have fun with.

Salut!

The recipes for these Cocktails are from Difford’s Guide