When we say cocktail, it usually pertains to formal drinks and formal occasions. Cocktail is a drink containing two or more ingredients. There are many types of cocktails, all with different tastes and mixtures. There are cocktails mixed with beers which are called beer cocktails. There are also cocktails mixed with gins, with rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey and many more.  Cocktail Drinks website is a great resource for many drinks, you can search by key ingredient, specific name or simply browse the site and find on that seems appealing to you. Listed here are the top famous cocktail drinks all over the world.
            The Martini is the most widely known cocktail of all. This was first created in 1863 by Martini and Rossi and was first called the Martini Rosso dry vermouth. This drink is mixed with gin and vermouth, and olives are normally the garnish used here. The martini has been popular with movies especially James Bond 007 and the saying “Stirred, not Shaken” as this is the preferred process of mixing.
            The Mojito is a customary mixed drink started in Cuba. The main ingredients in this drink are white rum, lime, sugar cane juice, mint and carbonated water. Arguably the oldest cocktail because of the 16th century drink called the “El Draque”. This drink boosted its popularity in the 19th century as the cooper stills were invented that made the rums tastier.
            Pisco Sour is a type of cocktail that contains mixes of pisco, lime, egg whites, lemon, and regional bitters. Until now arguments are still held whether from which this drink first originated, Peru or Chile. Nevertheless, this drink is both welcomed to both countries and all over the world. There is even a national holiday in Peru called the Nation Pisco Sour day that is held in February.
            The Manhattan obviously in its name originated in New York City in 1870 created by Dr. Lain Marshall. This cocktail is made up of whiskey, bitters, and sweet vermouth. There are various types of mixes in Manhattan including the Rob Roy and the Metropolitan. Its taste is strong, urbane, yet simple which is noted as the “drinking man’s cocktail” Some also call it the “king of cocktails”
            The Bloody Mary is a vodka cocktail that contains mixes of vodka, tomato juice, and many various spices depending on the order. Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce are examples of spices mixed in this drink. It is said that this drink was first made in the early 1900s by two who arguably claim to be the one who created it; Fernand Petiot and Georg Jessel. This is said to be a hangover cure and is usually served in the morning.
            Lastly, if you want a sweet cocktail with a caffeine taste in it, then the White Russian is a good choice. Often called a Caucasian, it is made by mixes of vodka, coffee liqueur and cream/milk. Normally, one would wonder if this drink originated in Russia because of the country affixed in the drink, but it does not come from Russia. The said country is only affixed because the alcohol mixed is Vodka.
            These are a small sample of the drink recipes available on Cocktail Drinks, browse around and your sure to find something you’ll enjoy.