Popular Cocktails

We at Absolut Drinks have done an exhaustive research of the most popular cocktails using a number of sources including how many people search for them in Google and on Absolut Drinks. We looked at numerous surveys and rankings of various cocktails over the years to create the list below.

What we have found is that many of today’s cocktails are simply variations of the most popular drinks in the biz. Popular culture shifts drinks in and out of demand and bartenders will follow along with these trends. The Old Fashioned was literally considered “Old Fashioned” until it was the drink of choice of the swanky ad executives of Mad Men. The Cosmo was a relic of the ‘70s until Carrie Bradshaw made it the hip drink on Sex and the City. Even the Moscow Mule that was popular with young professionals in the 80’s, is a favorite for today’s professionals and hipsters alike. Just as fashion trends change, popular cocktails change as well.

The cocktail scene is constantly changing and ever-evolving, with bartenders sometimes feeling behind the curve, but they actually have an integral role in the creations of these trends. With social media, there will never be a secret cocktail for too long and trends spread like wildfire. Either way, you can enjoy your favorite popular cocktails at the bar or whip them up at home, making trends of your own. Cheers!

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Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Espresso, Coffee Bean

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Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule

Absolut Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Lime

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Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Orange Zest

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Vodka Soda

Vodka Soda

Absolut Vodka, Soda Water, Lime

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Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Zest

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Margarita

Margarita

Tequila Blanco, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Salt

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Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

Absolut Vodka, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Lemon, Celery

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Mojito

Mojito

Light Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaf, Sugar, Superfine, Soda Water

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Black Russian

Black Russian

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Cherry

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Tom Collins

Tom Collins

Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, Cherry, Lemon

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Dry Martini

Dry Martini

Gin, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Zest

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Gimlet

Gimlet

Gin, Lime Cordial, Lime

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Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf

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Mimosa

Mimosa

Champagne, Orange Juice

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TOP TEN DRINKS FOR ANY OCCASION

espresso martini in environmentespresso martini in environment

Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Espresso, Coffee Bean

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Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule

Absolut Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Lime

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Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Absolut Citron, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Orange Zest

vodka soda in environmentvodka soda in environment

Vodka Soda

Vodka Soda

Absolut Vodka, Soda Water, Lime

old fashioned in environmentold fashioned in environment

Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Zest

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Margarita

Margarita

Tequila Blanco, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Salt

bloody mary in environmentbloody mary in environment

Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

Absolut Vodka, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Hot Sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Lemon, Celery

mojito in environmentmojito in environment

Mojito

Mojito

Light Rum, Lime Juice, Mint Leaf, Sugar, Superfine, Soda Water

black russian in environmentblack russian in environment

Black Russian

Black Russian

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Cherry

tom collins in environmenttom collins in environment

Tom Collins

Tom Collins

Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, Cherry, Lemon

dry martini in environmentdry martini in environment

Dry Martini

Dry Martini

Gin, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Zest

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Gimlet

Gimlet

Gin, Lime Cordial, Lime

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Mint Julep

Mint Julep

Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaf

mimosa in environmentmimosa in environment

Mimosa

Mimosa

Champagne, Orange Juice