Grab a bottle of rye whiskey and sweet vermouth and rest assured that you can mix up the ideal Manhattan experience. With a status as a cultural icon and dozens of variations to its name, this recipe is true to the original. Some things are just not worth messing with.

This cocktail has always been a classic but recently regained popularity from the show Mad Men and overall resurgence of American whiskey. The Old Fashioned is a great introduction into spirit-forward classic cocktails and mixology techniques. Tap into your inner Don Draper and give it a try.

The Bees Knees is a classic cocktail that pairs gin with its favorite friend lemon juice and then mixes in just the right amount of sweetness with the honey syrup.

Originated in New Orleans, the Sazerac is known as the official drink of Louisiana. Typically served straight up, drinking this will transport you straight to NOLA.