This is the Year of the Cocktail. For me, at least. I like to drink them, but I don't know the first thing about making them! Shaken? Stirred? Is there really a difference, Double-Oh? This year I plan on finding out. Armed with a few key reads and essential tools, these are my 16 classic cocktails to learn in 2016.

And for the morning after...

Which drinks will you be learning to make this year? Any tips for novice cocktail-makers?