Before you tackle that elaborate tiki drink or molecular mixology experiment, can you nail a proper Daiquiri? We're counting down the five cocktails that separate weekend drink-makers from true home bartenders—classics that look deceptively simple but reveal whether you've mastered balance, dilution, and technique. Master these five, and you'll have the foundation to make almost anything.

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