Mixology is hot, but classic cocktails are what keep customers coming back. Drinks International released its annual list of the world’s best-selling cocktails. Dr. Stoner’s upgrades them by putting a new spin on these classic crowd pleasers.

OLD FASHIONED

Add the smoky, complex whiskey flavors of Dr. Stoner’s to this all-time classic!

Pour 2 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Smoky Herb Whiskey in a rocks glass with a sugar cube, cherry, and an orange slice. Muddle and fill with ice and a splash of water or soda.

NEGRONI

Mix Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb flavors into this Italian upstart for a Stoni Negroni.

Pour 1.5 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb Vodka, 1 oz. Campari, and 1 oz. sweet vermouth in a rocks glass, fill with ice, and garnish with an orange peel slice.

WHISKEY SOUR

Add Dr. Stoner’s complex whiskey flavors to take this age old cocktail to a new level.

Pour 2 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Smoky Herb Whiskey, 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 oz. simple syrup into a shaker full of ice. Shake briskly and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a brandied cherry and lemon slice.

DAIQUIRI

Coming soon – Dr. Stoner’s Rasta Herb Rum will bring the Caribbean to your bar.

Pour 2 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Rasta Herb Rum, 1 oz. fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz. simple syrup into a shaker full of ice. Shake briskly and strain into a coupe martini glass or serve on ice. Garnish with a lime twist.

MANHATTAN

Move on over to the Lower East Side with this Dr. Stoner’s influenced Manhattan.

Pour 2 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Smoky Herb Whiskey and 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth into a cocktail stirring glass filled with ice. Stir vigorously and strain into a rocks glass with new ice. Garnish with a brandied cherry. Try substituting amaro for the vermouth for an extra herby delicious alternative.

VODKA MARTINI

The original cocktail.

Pour 2 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb Vodka and a dash of white vermouth into a cocktail stirring glass filled with ice. Stir vigorously and strain into a martini glass. Vermouth optional. Garnish with a lemon twist.

ESPRESSO MARTINI

Wake up!

Pour 2 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb Vodka, 1/2 oz. coffee liqueur, 1 oz. espresso into a cocktail shaker full of ice, shake vigorously and strain the frothy mixture into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with two coffee beans.

MARGARITA

Our twist on this south of the border beach bomber.

Pour 2 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Tequila Hierba Loca, 1/2 oz. orange liqueur, 1 oz. fresh lime juice, and a dash of agave syrup into a cocktail shaker full of ice, shake vigorously, and strain into a margarita glass. (Agave syrup optional). Garnish with a slice of lime.

APEROL SPRITZ

Take this popular Italian aperitif up a notch.

Pour 1.5 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb Vodka into a highball glass full of ice. Top with prosecco or club soda. Float with 1 oz. Aperol on top and garnish with a lime wheel.

MOSCOW MULE

You don’t need to go to Moscow just use American made Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb Vodka.

Pour 1.5 oz. Dr. Stoner’s Fresh Herb Vodka, 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice, and 4 oz. ginger beer into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake once and pour into a mule mug. Garnish with a lime wedge.