12 Oldest Cocktails in the World
12. Margarita
Year Introduced: 1942
Introduced by: Francisco Morales
Country of Origin: Mexico
Base Spirit: Tequila
11. Pisco Sour
Year Introduced: 1920s
Introduced by: Victor Morris
Country of Origin: Peru
Base Spirit: Brandy
10. Aviation
Year Introduced: 1917
Introduced by: Hugo Ensslin
Country of Origin: USA
Base Spirit: Gin
9. Sidecar
Year Introduced: 1992
Introduced by: MacGarry
Country of Origin: London
Base Spirit: Brandy
8. Daiquiri
Year Introduced: 1898
Introduced by: Jennings Cox
Country of Origin: Cuba
Base Spirit: Rum
7. Whiskey Highball
Year Introduced: 1894
Introduced by: Patrick Duffy
Country of Origin: USA
Base Spirit: Whiskey
6. Gin Fizz
Year Introduced: 1888
Introduced by: Henry Ramos
Country of Origin: USA
Base Spirit: Gin
5. Old Fashioned
Year Introduced: 1881
Introduced by: Pendennis Club
Country of Origin: USA
Base Spirit: Whiskey, Bourbon
4. Gin Rickey
Year Introduced: 1880s
Introduced by: Colonel Joe Rickey
Country of Origin: USA
Base Spirit: Gin, Bourbon
3. Manhattan
Year Introduced: 1870s
Introduced by: Iain Marshall
Country of Origin: USA
Base Spirit: Whiskey
2. Blue Blazer
Year Introduced: 1862
Introduced by: Jerry Thomas
Country of Origin: USA
Base Spirit: Scotch Whisky
1. Sazerac
Year Introduced: 1838
Introduced by: Antoine Peychaud
Country of Origin: USA
Base Spirit: Rye Whiskey, Cognac