Aperol Spritz
Three parts prosecco, two parts Aperol, one part soda. Low in alcohol, impossible to get wrong, built for the afternoon.
Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime and ginger beer. A deliberate 1940s marketing invention that turned out to be a genuinely good drink.
Pina Colada
Rum, pineapple and cream of coconut. The confusion between cream of coconut and coconut cream ruins more of these than anything else.
Mojito
Rum, lime, mint and soda — built in the glass, and ruined more often by over-muddling than by anything else.
Paloma
Mexico’s actual favourite tequila drink. Grapefruit, lime, salt — lighter and more drinkable than a margarita.