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