We would assume that a cocktail as delicious as this has been around for decades. However, Jörg Meyer only created the Gin Basil Smash in the summer of 2008. At that time, he had no idea how successful his recipe of Gin, fresh basil, lemon juice, and syrup would become. Sure enough, as owner of one of the best cocktail bars in Hamburg, he knew exactly how to create drinks people love. Lucky for us, the gin basil smash cocktail recipe is simple and can easily be recreated at home.

Have you ever wanted to be an actual grown up but also cba? Allow us to introduce you to our good friend the Negroni, a simple to make, easy to drink beverage for any occasion where adulting is required.

Fancy yourself as a James Bond type? Don't we all. The Vesper, also known as the Vesper Martini, was made famous by James Bond. The Vesper dry martini was invented by none other than Bond's author Ian Fleming. The drink first appeared in his book “Casino Royale,” which was published in 1953, and the cocktail is named for the fictional double agent Vesper Lynd.