Pina Colada 

Pina Colada is widely regarded as one of the finest cocktails in existence today. It is a delightful blend of pineapple juice, rum, and coconut. The exquisite flavor of this drink can be attributed to the inclusion of coconut milk, which was the main distinguishing feature of a product called Coco Lopez. This cream of coconut drink was created by a businessman named Don Ramon Lopez, who owned a company that sold it. Don Ramon encouraged bartenders to incorporate this cream into their cocktails, allowing them to experiment with different alcoholic variations. As a result, the world came to know and love the Pina Colada.

Zombie 

The Zombie cocktail is made with rum and a specific type of fruit juice, making it a drink that does not have a set recipe. It was created by a man named Don the Beachcomber, who only shared parts of the recipe with bartenders and never disclosed the true recipe. This secrecy resulted in numerous variations and alterations to the drink, leaving the true recipe of this zombie concoction a mystery to all.

Cosmopolitan 

The Cosmopolitan is a beloved and delicious cocktail that combines vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice. This combination creates a perfect balance of sourness and sweetness. The cocktail is known for its fruity and refreshing taste. The origins of this tasty drink are often attributed to the gay community in Massachusetts during the 1970s. However, there are variations of the drink, such as using gin instead of vodka, which make it difficult to determine the true story behind its creation.

Screwdriver 

The Screwdriver is a straightforward cocktail made with vodka and orange juice. There are several rumors surrounding the origin of its name, one suggesting that miners and blue-collar workers started mixing vodka and orange juice with their screwdrivers. Another story claims that the Screwdriver, along with other vodka-based drinks, was created by John Martin in an effort to make Smirnoff Vodka the top brand in the US.

Mojito 

The Mojito is a cocktail made with rum, mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and soda water. It originated in Cuba, where legend has it that sailors drank it to prevent scurvy, a common issue among them due to their time at sea. This citrus-based drink was believed to be one of the best remedies for the problem.

Irish Coffee 

The Irish coffee is one cocktail with a true story behind its name. Many years ago, a flight was delayed in Ireland with American passengers on board. The bartenders decided to mix whiskey into the coffee of the stranded passengers to help warm them up. To their surprise, the American passengers loved the taste of the coffee and assumed it was Brazilian. When they asked the bartender, they were told it was an Irish Coffee. The word spread back to the United States, and that's how Irish coffee became popular in the world of alcohol.

The Manhattan 

The Manhattan cocktail is made with vermouth, whiskey, bitters, and a maraschino cherry for garnish. The rumor surrounding this drink is that it was created for Winston Churchill's mother, who had a sweet tooth and was celebrating in New York before the Second World War. However, this story is not true, as Winston Churchill's mother was actually in England and pregnant with him at the time.

Gin and Tonic 

The story behind this cocktail is as simple as its name. British soldiers fighting in the Indies used to suffer from malaria, a deadly disease. To combat this, they would drink tonic water containing quinine. However, tonic water on its own tasted terrible, so the soldiers began adding gin to create the famous cocktail, Gin and Tonic.

 Bloody Mary 

Bloody Mary, a renowned cocktail enjoyed worldwide, is a delightful blend of vodka, tomato juice, and carefully chosen spices. According to the tale, this cocktail was named after Queen Mary, who allegedly made ruthless efforts to reintroduce Catholicism to England. The red tomato juice symbolizes blood in reference to her actions, although there is no concrete evidence to substantiate this myth.

 Harvey Wallbanger 

The Harvey Wallbanger cocktail is quite similar to the screwdriver. It consists of vodka and fresh orange juice, with the addition of a yellow liqueur called Galliano. According to legend, there was a man who enjoyed surfing and would often visit a nearby bar to have his usual drink, a screwdriver with a splash of Galliano. After consuming his drink, he would clumsily bump into objects in the bar and even bang his head against the wall when he became heavily intoxicated. As a result, the cocktail was named the Harvey Wallbanger, in reference to this man's drunken behavior.