Every decade has a cocktail that captures the spirit of the age – and the classics are enjoying a huge revival right now. Celebrate with our iconic blends, from the vodka martini of the Swinging Sixties to minty mojitos in the Noughties…
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Vodka martini
This classic cocktail enjoyed a revival after Sean Connery uttered the line, ‘Vodka martini, shaken, not stirred’ as James Bond in the 1964 flm Goldfnger. Shaking is believed to produce a more diluted taste than stirring. For a Dry Martini, reduce the amount of vermouth by half. Put several ice cubes in a jug. Add 1 part Martini Extra Dry Vermouth to 4 parts vodka. Shake or stir to mix, then strain into glasses. Serve with green olives on a cocktail stick or a twist of lemon zest. Absolut Colours Vodka (1L), £20*
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Tequila sunrise
The Rolling Stones helped to popularise this fruity blend when they ordered it at bars across the USA during their 1972 tour. A year later, The Eagles released their hit song Tequila Sunrise, sealing the cocktail’s Seventies status. Half-fll highball glasses with ice cubes. Add 1 part tequila to 2 parts fresh orange juice, to fll. Stir to mix. Drizzle a little De Kuyper Cocktail Syrup Grenadine down the side of each glass, then leave for a minute to settle at the bottom. Decorate with orange slices. Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila (50cl), £16