This improbable combo of gin, sweet vermouth, and Chartreuse arose in the late 1800s. Bijou, meaning “jewel” in French, is said to refer to the gem-colored spirits that comprise the recipe.

A lighter take on the classic dry Martini, the Fifty-Fifty is made with equal parts gin and dry vermouth. This is a great evening cocktail, but you can use Lillet Blanc instead of dry vermouth for a refreshing brunch or lunchtime drink.

Created by the British Royal Navy and sometimes referred to as “Pinkers,” Pink Gin is more an important historical artifact than a cocktail still popular these days.

The Montenegroni is the perfect twist on an iconic cocktail – the Negroni, which this year celebrates its 100th year – and brings to life Amaro Montenegro’s rich and versatile flavour, built out of 40 carefully selected botanicals.

After being lost for almost a half-century, this sky blue concoction was refurbished to its original glory only within the last decade to the delight of a new generation of bartenders who have since championed this forgotten drink.

Essentially a Gin Sour made with lime juice, legend has it that the Gimlet was created in the mid-19th century to encourage Royal Navy sailors to consume their rations of scurvy-preventing lime juice.

Navigating a through line between bitter and sweet, this powerful drink—a study in balance—has evolved into one of the cornerstones of the classic cocktail revival.