If you’re bored with ordering the same old rum and coke or gin and tonic every time you go out for a drink, try out the more complex flavors of a retro cocktail. Vintage cocktails are making a comeback at bars and lounges because they’re fun to watch being made and they taste delicious. Here are a few retro cocktails you should give a chance.

4 Tasty Vintage Cocktails

1. Grasshopper

The Grasshopper is a sweet, mint-flavored cocktail that is great to sip after a nice meal at a bar. Invented in the 1920s by Philip Guichet, this green-colored drink is made with two types of creme liqueur and is sure to satisfy any sugar cravings.

2. French 75

The French 75 dates back to World War I and was frequently enjoyed by celebrities and aristocrats at the famous Stork Club. The vintage cocktail is made with champagne, gin, and lemon and has a great blend of fruit and herbal flavors. It’s ideal for someone who is craving champagne with a kick.

3. Rusty Nail

Made with Drambuie® and Scotch whiskey, the Rusty Nail has been served at bars since the late 1930s. The honey-hued cocktail can be served in an old-fashioned glass on the rocks or up in a stemmed glass and is the drink of choice for many scotch lovers.

4. Sidecar

This cocktail was likely invented at the Ritz® Hotel in Paris around the end of World War I. Made with brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, this retro cocktail has a distinct citrus flavor and isn’t overly sweet. The hint of sweetness mainly comes from the sugar rim on the glass.

If you want to try one of these vintage cocktails, stop by Starlite Lounge & Banquet Room in Lincoln, NE. This retro bar and cocktail lounge offers guests an opportunity to go back in time to the classic 40s era. As you sip on your cocktail, you can enjoy the smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby in the background. The establishment also offers a banquet room that holds up to 56 guests. To learn more information about their menu, call (402) 475-8822 or visit their website.