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Unlike other "Magnificent Seven" lists which are hotly debated and argued over hundreds of potential candidates, I feel the "seven greatest cocktails of...
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Matthew Tait’s Avatar Matthew Tait
21st November 2020 at 08:48
Whatever the merits of an Espresso Martini - and I do like them quite a bit - it's definitely the odd man out here. Hasn't stood the test of time yet. If you wanted a modern cocktail, I think the Bramble would have a better case.

But I don't know how you could do a list like this without a tiki drink? The Mai Tai should definitely be here.
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
21st November 2020 at 09:36
Mai Tai is indeed a good shout!
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Charl Engela’s Avatar Charl Engela
15th May 2020 at 16:08
I'm not really sure why Espresso Martinis are so popular - it must be something to do with coffee culture generally, but to me mixing caffeine and alcohol is something just not done. Isn't it just a prettier Vodka and Red Bull? When I make espresso martinis (for dinner guests: I am not a coffee fan) I use decaf so that they're not wired all evening. as far as the greatest cocktails are concerned: my vote is for the Aviation: such a superb drink.
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JACQUELINE KIRK’s Avatar JACQUELINE KIRK
15th April 2020 at 16:02
Sidecar +1 and also Aviation +1 :D
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13th April 2020 at 00:13
You had me until the espresso martini, though I will admit I will be making one as soon as I go to the liquor store as my tastes are usually spot on with diffords
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
13th April 2020 at 16:39
Espresso Martini is indeed a tasty cocktail so hopefully, you'll understand its inclusion in this list.
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roc nathan’s Avatar roc nathan
6th April 2020 at 22:50
While the Espresso Martini is personally one of my favorite cocktails, I agree with some of the comments suggesting something a little more classic, such as the Sidecar or Gimlet. Personally, I'm offended at any list that doesn't contain an Aviation, but all that said, I think this is right on.
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Martin Schwartz’s Avatar Martin Schwartz
3rd April 2020 at 22:20
I appreciate that it’s hard to choose among one’s children and I have a lot of favorites not listed (e.g. The Last Word) but when choosing greatest of all time, I don’t see how you could leave out the Gimlet and the Sidecar. Next time maybe the 9 greatest?
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
3rd April 2020 at 22:49
I do love a Last Word. I could well be influenced by the comments on this page to do a "by popular demand" top 10 or 10 most loved or such like.
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Anonymous

3rd April 2020 at 20:49
Rye is the acknowledged spirit to make a classic Manhattan...not bourbon...
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
3rd April 2020 at 21:14
Agreed. Click through to the recipe page and I say much the same thing. However, more people have bourbon at home and that's especially important to consider at the moment.
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Jason Heilmann’s Avatar Jason Heilmann
3rd April 2020 at 19:47
How did espresso martini make this list
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Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
3rd April 2020 at 21:12
Guess I like Espresso Martinis. And traffic to the Espresso Martini page suggests I'm in good company. It may not vet be vintage but it is an influential and enjoyable classic.
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Anonymous

3rd April 2020 at 18:24
You had me until the Espresso Martini. I'd replace with a Tom Collins or Rusty Nail.
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