Nothing beats a good, well done classic cocktail... Except (maybe) a modern classic! But classics are there for a reason - they're perfectly balanced and have withstood the test of time over and over again. Many of these recipes are simple, yet sophisticated enough to never go out of style- like a pair of 501 jeans. But if you know what you're doing these recipes can also serve as the foundation for an unlimited number of cocktail possibilities; swap this ingredient for that,