I have started with Drink Categories I - and presented sours, fizzes, collinses, rickeys, highballs and cocktails. in courtesy of www.esquire.com I don't want to go towards Tiki drinks - I think they are reflecting a completely different approach to bars - which is not me. However there are still some other classic drinks, which were not mentioned. Juleps These drinks are a staple from the more Southern states of the US; the most popular are the classic Mint Julep on Bourbon base and the Georgia Mint Julep which is made with brandy and apricot brandy. Ingredients are: Spirit [> 6 cl only a spirit is used; 4 cl if in combination with a liqueur] Sugar [optional another sweetener like liqueurs] Water Mint Mint is traditionally used only as flavor and then discarded. A lot of fresh mint is used as garnish. Juleps are served on fine crushed ice and preferable in a silver or pewter cup. Juleps are usually not using any juices Smashes While smashes w...