The votes are in and counted, and we've found that the most popular cocktail right now is the Aperol Spritz. According to search data, Aperol Spritz gets over 90,000 searches on Google UK, making it the most searched for cocktail.
Negroni and an Espresso Martini are in 2nd place, with 74,000 searches each.
When it comes to cocktails, we know our stuff. Here's the most popular cocktails which you can get stuck into.
Most Popular Cocktails Ranked
Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz is the most popular cocktail at the moment, with people loving the fizz and citrus. This Italian cocktail is refreshing, and mostly enjoyed when the sun comes out.
Negroni
A classic cocktail which is an Italian aperitif, a Negroni is a bittersweet tasting cocktail. made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth and campari, finished off with a large ice club and the twist of a blood orange.
Negroni Cocktail Recipe
- 25ml Gin
- 25ml Sweet Vermouth
- 25ml Campari
- 1 Ice Cube
- Twist Of Blood Orange
Espresso Martini
A caffeinated and alcoholic drink, the Espresso Martini has become one of the most popular cocktails in the UK and worldwide. Served chilled and garnished with coffee beans, it gives a sophisticated look to anyone drinking it.
Espresso Martini Cocktail Recipe
- 60ml Vodka
- 50ml Fresh Espresso Coffee
- 30ml Coffee Liqueur
- Sugar Syrup
- 4 Coffee Beans
- Ice
Margarita
The most popular cocktail made with tequila, a Margarita is a combination of lemon and line with an orange liqueur served with salt on the rim of the glass. It gives off a sweet and sour type of balance,
Margarita Cocktail Recipe
- 40ml White Tequila
- 20ml Lime Juice
- 20ml Triple Sec
- Salt Rimmed Glass
Pina Colada
One of my favourite cocktails is ranking high, it's the Pina Colada. Cream of coconut blended with pineapple juice, it's smooth, creamy and tastes amazing.
Don't forget the garnish, a nice pineapple wedge.
Piña Colada Cocktail Recipe
- 50ml Pineapple Juice
- 50ml White Rum
- 30ml Coconut Cream
- Cherry
- Ice
- Pineapple Wedge
Mojito
Surprisingly only ranked as the 6th most popular cocktail, the Mojito is a minty rum bomb. A classic Cuban drink, it's served best with fresh mint leaves and crushed ice for a freezing cold taste.
Mojito Cocktail Recipe
- Fresh Mint Leaves
- Lime Wedges
- Crushed Ice
- Juice Of 1 Lime
- 50ml White Rum
- Soda Water
- 1tsp Granulated Sugar
Strawberry Daiquiri
A super red fruity drink, the Strawberry Daiquiri is still among the favourites in the cocktail world. A frozen cocktail made with rum blended with ice, it gives you cold vibes.
Strawberry Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe
- 500g Hulled Strawberries
- 60ml Rum
- 15ml Lime Juice
- 1tbsp Sugar Syrup
- Ice
- Sliced Strawberry
- Sliced Lime
Pornstar Martini
The Pornstar Martini gained popularity in the last 10 years, and it's not slowed down. The fruity cocktail with vanilla vodka and finished with a passion fruit and shot of prosecco has become a firm favourite with girls on a cocktail night out.
Pornstar Martini Cocktail Recipe
- 60ml Vanilla Vodka
- 30ml Passoa
- 1tbsp Lime Juice
- 1tbsp Sugar Syrup
- Prosecco
- Passion Fruit
Old Fashioned
The classic whisky cocktail, the old fashioned is still very much modern and popular among cocktail drinkers today. Bourbon, bitters and a sugar cube give this one it's unique look and flavour.
Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
- 45ml Bourbon
- 2 Dashes Bitters
- 1 Whole Sugar Cube
- Ice
- Orange Twist
Long Island Ice Tea
I remember my friend getting one of these and was drunk for the rest of the night. The Long Island Ice Tea is a cocktail famed for it's sheer amount of alcohol.
Served in a tall glass, you're getting tequila, rum, vodka and gin in a single cocktail, along with triple sec, dash of lemon juice and topped with cola.
Long Island Ice Tea Cocktail Recipe
- 15ml Vodka
- 15ml Gin
- 15ml White Rum
- 10ml Tequila
- 15ml Triple Sec
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- Top Up With Cola
- Ice Cubes
- Lemon Wedge
Dirty Martini
A Dirty Martini is a drink that divides opinion, but is still a popular cocktail. The olive brine is what sets this apart, and now all you need to do is argue with how many green olives you want with it.
Dirty Martini Cocktail Recipe
- 2 - 3 Green Olives
- 25ml Olive Brine
- 60ml Dry Gin
- 10ml Dry Vermouth
Bloody Mary
Another classic cocktail which is still popular is the bloody Mary. The key to this is the tomato juice, so if that's your flavour, this one is worth a look. The hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce give it a spicy kick, with the pinch of salt making it salty.
Bloody Mary Cocktail Recipe
- 45ml Vodka
- 150ml Tomato Juice
- 4 Dashes Hot Sauce
- 10ml Worcestershire Sauce
- 10ml Lemon Juice
- Lemon Wedge
- Celery Stick
- Pinch Of Salt
- Ice
Sex On The Beach
My all time favourite cocktail and the one I ask for every time, it is Sex on the beach. Super easy to make making it easy to order in any bar, and so refreshing. Orange and cranberry are mixed with vodka and peach schnapps.
Sex On The Beach Cocktail Recipe
- 50ml Vodka
- 25ml Peach Schnapps
- 50ml Cranberry Juice
- 50ml Fresh Orange
- Orange Wedge
- Cherry
- Ice
Moscow Mule
One which has to be poured into special cups to make it right, it's the Moscow Mule. I tried this at home and bought some authentic hammered copper jars to serve it in, and it was awesome.
Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe
- 45ml Vodka
- 15ml Lime Juice
- Top With Ginger Beer
- Lime Wedge
- Ice
Bellini
The perfect mix of peach and prosecco, you've got a Bellini cocktail. An easy to make cocktail, it's fizzy and fresh, with the peach puree giving it a fruity flavour.
Bellini Cocktail Recipe
- 500ml Peach puree
- Top up with prosecco
- Orange slice
Amaretto Sour
A sweet and sour cocktail which contains amaretto, you'll be looking for the amaretto sour. The foamy texture to the top is met with a nutty and sweet taste, good for those looking for an easy to drink cocktail.
Amaretto Sour Recipe
- 50ml Amaretto
- 30ml Lemon juice
- 20ml Simple syrup
- 1 Egg white (10ml)
- 1 Cherry
- Orange slice
Cosmopolitan
A classic vodka cocktail, the Cosmopolitan or Cosmo is one of the old original cocktails that you'll find in almost any bar. You can't mistake it for it's red colour, a nice drink to have.
Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe
- 45ml Lemon Vodka
- 15ml Triple Sec
- 30ml Cranberry Juice
- Ice
- Lemon Wedge / Orange Zest
Mai Tai
A classic tiki cocktail, the Mai Tai will make you feel like you're on holiday no matter where you are in the world. A mix of rums along with citrus juices gives it a really unique flavour.
Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe
- 60ml Blended Rum
- 25ml Lime Juice
- 15ml Orange Curacao
- 8ml Almond Syrup
- 1 Sprig Mint
- 1 Cherry
- 1 Lime
- Ice
Manhattan
When you combine vermouth, bitters and vodka, you get the Manhattan cocktail. This one is an all time classic and is still a favourite of many people. Don't forget the whole cherry at the bottom.
Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
- 45ml Rye Whisky
- 25ml Sweet Vermouth
- 2 Dashes Bitters
- 1 Whole Cherry
Vodka Martini
If you're not a fan of the classic Martini, the Vodka Martini is still popular today. Gin is replaced with vodka, finished up with a lemon peel.
Vodka Martini Cocktail Recipe
- 60ml Vodka
- 1tbsp Dry Vermouth
- Lemon Peel
And there you have it, the 20 most popular cocktails you can drink right now. Which one of these is your favourite?
| Cocktail | Monthly Searches |
|---|---|
| Aperol Spritz | 90500 |
| Negroni | 74000 |
| Espresso Martini | 74000 |
| Margarita | 60500 |
| Pina Colada | 49500 |
| Mojito | 49500 |
| Strawberry Daiquiri | 45000 |
| Pornstar Martini | 40500 |
| Old Fashioned | 40500 |
| Long Island Ice Tea | 40500 |
| Dirty Martini | 33100 |
| Bloody Mary | 33100 |
| Sex On The Beach | 27100 |
| Moscow Mule | 27100 |
| Bellini | 27100 |
| Amaretto Sour | 22200 |
| Cosmopolitan | 22200 |
| Mai Tai | 18100 |
| Manhattan | 14800 |
| Vodka Martini | 9900 |
The Sex on the beach wins it for us, with it's refreshing taste it's so easy to drink. It's also one of the easiest cocktails to make at home, so you can enjoy this one in bars, clubs or even your garden.
