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Negroni, Italy - The Negroni was born after an Americano cocktail got introduced to a substantial amount of gin. This understated drink is a glassful of sultry Italian charm.

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Ingredients: gin, Campari, sweet red vermouth.

How to serve: over ice with an orange twist.

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Piña Colada, Puerto Rico - Getting caught in the rain may not be so appealing, but who doesn't like piña coladas? Just one sip of the sweet, sticky concoction is enough to leave you dreaming of Caribbean beaches and Rupert Holmes's dulcet tones.

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Ingredients: pineapple juice, white rum, coconut cream, crushed ice.

How to serve: Knock yourself out on the garnishes, including slices of tropical fruit, cocktail umbrellas, colorful straws, etc.

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Ouzo, Greece - Ouzo is a uniquely Greek distilled liquor that is flavored with aniseed. At an average alcohol content of 40%, it's not one for the fainthearted!

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Ingredients: ouzo, ice.

How to serve: the spirit should be served over ice to bring out its smokey appearance.

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Caipirinha, Brazil - A product of Brazil's rich sugarcane history, the caipirinha tempers sweet brown sugar with tart lime juice and potent cachaça. It's a drink with attitude that won't fail to get the party started.

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Ingredients: cachaça (sugarcane liquor), sugar, lime.

How to serve: with crushed ice, slices of lime, and plenty of mint.

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Gin and Tonic, UK - You can't say that all alcohol is bad for you—the origins of the gin and tonic were strictly medicinal! Conceived as a way to hide the taste of antimalarial treatment taken by British officers in India, today the classic concoction has acquired an edgy twist, with extra flavors of rhubarb, cucumber, and elder flower being added to spice things up.

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Gin and Tonic, UK -

Ingredients: gin, tonic.

How to serve: over ice with slices of lemon or lime, cucumber, black pepper, fresh rosemary... get creative!

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Sangria, Spain - Spanish sangria comes in two flavors: red and white. This fruity concoction washes down beautifully when accompanied with tapas and other delicacies. Top tip: order by the jugful, one glass is never enough.

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Sangria, Spain -

Ingredients: red wine, orange juice, lemon juice, brandy, lemonade, sliced lemon, orange, and lime.

How to serve: mix the ingredients and refrigerate overnight for the best flavor!

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Kir Royale, France - It's unsurprising that this cocktail contains champagne, as the Kir Royale just radiates French sophistication! Its luxurious deep-red color comes from smooth blackcurrant liquor, crème de cassis.

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Ingredients: champagne, crème de cassis.

How to serve: garnish with a lemon twist or red fruits.

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Pisco Sour, Peru - When a cocktail has an egg as one of its ingredients, you know it means business. The pisco sour's limey bite is softened by the frothy egg white that forms a smooth, satisfying finish.

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Ingredients: pisco, sugar/syrup, lime, egg white.

How to serve: garnish with bitters and slices of lime.

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White Russian, Belgium - Despite its name, the White Russian was actually conceived in Brussels. Hefty portions of vodka and coffee liquor take on a softer taste with the addition of cream or milk.

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White Russian, Belgium -

Ingredients: vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh cream or milk.

How to serve: over ice with milk or cream poured slowly on top.

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Margarita, Mexico - The Mexican classic, which even has its own national day of celebration on February 22, is a tangy tequila concoction with plenty of character and crunch.

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Margarita, Mexico -

Ingredients: tequila, Cointreau, lime, salt.

How to serve: in a glass with a salt-crusted rim and a slice of lime.

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Singapore Sling, Singapore - The early 1900s marked a time in Singapore when it was not socially acceptable for women to drink alcohol in public. That's when a bartender at Raffles Hotel in Singapore decided to make a cocktail that looked like fruit juice, so that the ladies could still join in the fun!

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Singapore Sling, Singapore -

Ingredients: gin, Cointreau, Bénédictine, cherry brandy, pineapple juice, lime, grenadine, and a dash of Angostura bitters.

How to serve: garnish with maraschino cherry and a slice of pineapple or citrus fruit.

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Manhattan, US - You can't get much classier than a Manhattan—this smokey, moody drink oozes big city sophistication.

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Manhattan, US -

Ingredients: sweet red vermouth, Rye or Canadian whisky, Angostura bitters, and a maraschino cherry.

How to serve: straight up, with no ice.

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Mojito, Cuba - What would summer be without a mojito? That refreshing zing of lime, crushed mint, rum, and ice... if Ernest Hemingway was a fan, then you should be too!

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Ingredients: lime, sugar, white rum, soda water.

How to serve: with plenty of ice and fresh mint leaves. 

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Cosmopolitan, US - Carrie Bradshaw's favorite pink drink originated in New York and became especially popular in the 1990s.

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Cosmopolitan, US -

Ingredients: Cointreau, cranberry juice, lime, lemon-flavored vodka.

How to serve: without ice, but with a slice of lemon or lime.

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Subak-Soju, Korea - This refreshing watermelon drink may look innocent, but an invisible slug of Korean rice liquor gives it a real kick!

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Subak-Soju, Korea -

Ingredients: watermelon, soju (Korean rice liquor), lemonade, ice.

How to serve: with plenty of ice, and straight from a watermelon if you're feeling fancy.

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Poncha, Portugal - This potent mixture from Portugal really packs a punch! Specifically from the island of Madeira, even just a small glass of the stuff will have you singing across the hills.

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Poncha, Portugal -

Ingredients: aguardente (distilled alcohol made from cane sugar juice), honey, sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice.

How to serve: mix all the ingredients and stir well! You can use other fruit juices, such as orange or pineapple, instead of the traditional lemon.

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