A library of modern cocktails
Stir, shake, savour.
Forty-four cocktails — and counting — with the recipes, glassware and gear to mix them well.
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TequilaMargarita
A classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau or triple sec.
RumMojito
A refreshing cocktail made with white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.
GinNegroni
A classic cocktail made with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
WhiskeyOld Fashioned
A classic cocktail made with whiskey, bitters, sugar, and water.
RumDaiquiri
A classic rum cocktail made with lime juice and simple syrup.
GinGin and Tonic
A classic, refreshing drink made from gin and tonic water.
WhiskeyManhattan
A classic cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters.
GinMartini
A classic cocktail made with gin and vermouth, and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
AperolAperol Spritz
A refreshing Italian aperitif made with Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water.
VodkaBloody Mary
A classic cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and various spices and flavorings.
VodkaCosmopolitan
A modern classic cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
VodkaEspresso Martini
A modern classic with vodka, fresh espresso, and coffee liqueur, served ice-cold with a silky crema on top.
RumMai Tai
A tropical cocktail featuring rum, lime juice, and orgeat syrup.
OtherMimosa
The quintessential brunch cocktail — equal parts chilled champagne and fresh-squeezed orange juice, light, bubbly, and effortlessly elegant.
VodkaMoscow Mule
A refreshing cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice.
RumPina Colada
A tropical cocktail made with rum, coconut milk, and pineapple juice.
OtherLong Island Iced Tea
A potent mix of multiple spirits, topped with cola.
CachaçaCaipirinha
Brazil's national cocktail made with cachaça, lime, and sugar.
WhiskeyWhiskey Sour
A classic cocktail made with whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
VodkaSex on the Beach
A fruity cocktail made with vodka, peach schnapps, and a mix of fruit juices.
TequilaTequila Sunrise
A colorful cocktail made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine.
RumCuba Libre
A classic cocktail featuring rum, cola, and lime.
VodkaWhite Russian
A creamy cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream.
GinFrench 75
A classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and champagne.
VodkaScrewdriver
A simple and refreshing cocktail made with vodka and orange juice.
GinGimlet
A two-ingredient minimalist — gin and lime cordial (or fresh lime + simple syrup) shaken until almost frozen.
WhiskeySazerac
New Orleans' signature cocktail — rye whiskey stirred with Peychaud's bitters and sugar, served in an absinthe-rinsed glass with a lemon peel.
OtherAmaretto Sour
A silky Italian classic — almond-sweet amaretto balanced with fresh lemon and a cloud of egg-white foam.
CognacSidecar
An elegant Prohibition-era classic — cognac, Cointreau, and fresh lemon shaken cold and served in a sugar-rimmed coupe.
GinVesper
Bond's own creation — gin, vodka, and a touch of Lillet Blanc, shaken (not stirred) until ice-cold and pale gold.
RumDark 'N' Stormy
Bermuda's signature serve — spicy ginger beer topped with a dramatic float of dark Gosling's rum, finished with a squeeze of lime.
BourbonMint Julep
A refreshing bourbon-based cocktail traditionally served in a silver or pewter cup, popular at the Kentucky Derby.
TequilaPaloma
Mexico's most popular tequila cocktail — bright tequila topped with grapefruit soda, lime, and a pinch of salt over ice.
GinTom Collins
A Victorian British classic that defined the long drink — gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and soda water over ice. Clean, bright, and effortlessly refreshing.
GinGin Fizz
A timeless sour built tall — gin, lemon juice, and sugar shaken hard and topped with soda water for a refreshing effervescent lift.
OtherHugo Spritz
A refreshing Northern Italian aperitivo spritz with elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, soda water, fresh mint, and lime — floral, lightly sweet, and endlessly summery.
WhiskeyIrish Coffee
Hot black coffee meets Irish whiskey and a thick, gently whipped cream float that separates in beautiful layers. A timeless warmer from Foynes, Ireland.
OtherBellini
Venice's beloved brunch icon — silky white peach purée gently swirled with Prosecco, delicate and effortlessly elegant.
WhiskeyHot Toddy
A warming winter classic of whiskey, honey, lemon juice, and hot water. Soothing, aromatic, and perfect for cold evenings by the fire.
OtherKir Royale
The sparkling royal upgrade on the classic Kir — Champagne meets crème de cassis, creating a stunning red-pink gradient as the cassis sinks to the bottom.
VodkaVodka Martini
The ice-cold classic made famous by James Bond. Clean vodka with a whisper of dry vermouth, served in a chilled glass with an olive or lemon twist.
OtherB-52
A showstopper layered shot with three distinct strata — dark coffee liqueur, creamy Baileys, and flaming Grand Marnier on top.
VodkaBlue Lagoon
A tropical retro crowd-pleaser with electric cobalt-blue color from blue curaçao — citrusy, sweet, and unmistakably fun.
RumFrozen Daiquiri
Hemingway's blended obsession — white rum, sharp lime, and just enough sweetness blitzed with crushed ice into a frothy, slushy perfection that Havana summers were made for.
VodkaBlack Russian
A brooding two-ingredient classic — bold vodka and coffee liqueur over ice, simple, strong, and endlessly satisfying.
VodkaFrench Martini
A 1990s cocktail bar icon — vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice shaken hard to create a gorgeous deep-pink drink with a thick, creamy foam topping.
OtherSangria
Spain's iconic wine punch — bold red wine with brandy, orange liqueur, fresh citrus and apple, a touch of sugar, and sparkling soda. Best made ahead so the fruit can steep.
BrandyChampagne Cocktail
One of the oldest cocktails on record — a sugar cube soaked in Angostura bitters slowly dissolves in a flute of Champagne, releasing a stream of tiny bubbles, with a splash of cognac for depth.
VodkaHarvey Wallbanger
A 1970s disco-era classic — vodka and orange juice topped with a golden float of Galliano. Vibrant, citrusy, and effortlessly stylish.
GinSingapore Sling
Born at the Raffles Hotel in 1915 — gin, cherry brandy, Cointreau, and pineapple juice shaken into a vivid pink-red tropical showstopper. Colonial Singapore elegance in a glass.
OtherBuck's Fizz
Britain's brunch classic — two parts fresh orange juice to one part Champagne, poured gently to preserve the bubbles. Celebratory, light, and utterly simple.
RumZombie
A potent tiki cocktail made with multiple types of rum and fruit juices.
RumHurricane
A New Orleans Mardi Gras icon born at Pat O'Brien's bar — two rums whipped with passion fruit, orange, and lime into a vibrantly red-orange tropical party in a glass.
BourbonBoulevardier
A bourbon Negroni — equal parts bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth, stirred over ice for a deep, ruby aperitivo.
TequilaMargarita (Frozen)
The iconic frozen version of the classic Margarita — blended tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime into a frosty pale-green slushy served in a salt-rimmed glass.
GinAviation
A pre-Prohibition classic with gin, lemon, maraschino, and a touch of crème de violette that gives it its signature pale sky-blue hue.
GinLast Word
A pre-Prohibition equal-parts cocktail — gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino, and lime — bright emerald and herbaceous.
PiscoPisco Sour
Peru's national cocktail — pisco shaken with lime, simple syrup, and egg white to produce a thick foam crown, decorated with bitters.
GinBee's Knees
A Prohibition-era gin cocktail sweetened with honey syrup and brightened with fresh lemon juice.
GinBramble
A modern British classic by Dick Bradsell — gin and lemon juice over crushed ice with crème de mûre drizzled on top for a dramatic blackberry-bleeding effect.
RumPainkiller
A legendary Caribbean tiki classic from the British Virgin Islands — dark rum swirled with pineapple, orange, and cream of coconut, finished with a snowfall of freshly grated nutmeg.
OtherPimm's Cup
The taste of a British summer — Pimm's No. 1 lengthened with lemonade or ginger ale and loaded with fresh cucumber, mint, strawberries, and orange. Essential at Wimbledon and garden parties.
VodkaCaipiroska
The vodka riff on Brazil's beloved Caipirinha — muddled lime wedges and sugar built directly in the glass with vodka over crushed ice.
VodkaLemon Drop
A bright, citrusy vodka cocktail with fresh lemon juice and a sugar rim — clean, tart, and refreshing with just the right balance of sweet and sour.
VodkaKamikaze
A sharp, citrusy shot of vodka, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. Crystal clear with a bracing tartness — a staple of the 1980s bar scene.
WhiskeyNew York Sour
A whiskey sour elevated by a dramatic float of dry red wine, creating a stunning two-tone cocktail — the amber sour base beneath a deep ruby-red wine layer, garnished with a lemon peel.
WhiskeyPenicillin
A modern classic from Sam Ross — blended scotch with honey-ginger syrup and lemon, floated with a peaty Islay scotch for a smoky finish.
BourbonWhiskey Smash
A bright, refreshing American classic — bourbon muddled with fresh mint and lemon, sweetened just enough with simple syrup, served over ice for an easy-drinking warm-weather sipper.
GinClover Club
A pre-Prohibition gin classic with raspberry syrup and egg white, shaken to a silky pink foam — elegant, tart, and beautifully old-school.
VodkaSalty Dog
A brilliantly simple beach cocktail — vodka and fresh grapefruit juice in a salt-rimmed glass. Tart, refreshing, and perfectly balanced between sweet citrus and briny salt.
VodkaWoo Woo
A fun, fruity party drink with vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. Sweet, pink, and effortlessly easy to make — the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
VodkaAppletini
A bright, tart cocktail with vodka and apple schnapps that defined the early 2000s cocktail scene — crisp, sweet, and impossibly green.
VodkaBay Breeze
A light and tropical twist on the Cape Codder — vodka with cranberry and pineapple juice, refreshing and breezy.
VodkaSeabreeze
A breezy, sun-drenched poolside classic — vodka, cranberry juice, and fresh grapefruit juice in a tall glass. Pink-coral, refreshing, and wonderfully easy to drink.
AperolSpritz Veneziano
The authentic Venetian Spritz — Select aperitivo with Prosecco and a splash of soda, served over ice with an orange slice and a green olive in the traditional bacaro style.
GinGin Rickey
The lean, unsweetened sibling of the Gin Fizz — just gin, fresh lime, and soda water over ice, crisp and completely uncompromising.
WhiskeyLemon Sour
A crisp, modern Tokyo-style highball — Japanese whisky with fresh lemon juice, a touch of sugar, and chilled soda water. Pale, effervescent, and perfectly balanced in the izakaya tradition.
RumPlanter's Punch
A classic Caribbean rum punch bursting with tropical fruit flavors — dark rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine create a vibrant layered drink that's both refreshing and festive.
OtherMichelada
Mexico's beloved beer cocktail — light Mexican lager mixed with tomato juice, lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire over ice in a Tajín-rimmed glass, savory, tangy, and ice-cold.
WhiskeyRob Roy
Scotland's answer to the Manhattan — Scotch whisky stirred with sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters into a sophisticated, amber-hued classic. Named after the Scottish folk hero.
TequilaTommy's Margarita
Julio Bermejo's stripped-down 1990s masterpiece from Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco. Just tequila, lime, and agave — no triple sec, no salt, all flavor.
GinPink Gin
The classic British naval gin cocktail — just London dry gin and a few dashes of Angostura bitters, stirred until ice cold and served in a chilled coupe. Simple, elegant, and timeless.
WhiskeyGodfather
A bold two-ingredient sipper of Scotch whisky and amaretto, served over a single large ice cube. Smoky, sweet, and unapologetically masculine.
WhiskeyRusty Nail
A quintessentially Scottish two-ingredient classic — Scotch whisky and Drambuie, the honey-herb liqueur, stirred over ice. Warming, complex, and effortlessly elegant.
CampariAmericano
The effortlessly elegant Italian aperitivo — Campari and sweet vermouth topped with soda water, the bittersweet predecessor to the Negroni.
BourbonJohn Collins
The bourbon cousin of the Tom Collins — whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water in a tall glass. Refreshing, slightly cloudy, and classically American.
VodkaLychee Martini
A delicately floral and sweet vodka martini with lychee liqueur and a hint of rose water, garnished with a whole lychee fruit — elegant, exotic, and irresistibly smooth.
MezcalNaked & Famous
Joaquín Simó's modern classic — equal parts mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse, and lime create a smoky, bittersweet, herbal cocktail that's perfectly balanced and impossible to forget.
RumOld Cuban
Audrey Saunders' elegant invention from the Pegu Club — aged rum, fresh lime, mint, and Angostura bitters, shaken and topped with champagne. A mojito grown up and dressed for a special occasion.
BourbonGold Rush
Born at New York's Milk & Honey, this deceptively simple three-ingredient cocktail — bourbon, fresh lemon, and honey syrup — is a master class in balance. Served over a single large cube for a slow, perfect dilution.
BourbonSmoked Old Fashioned
The theatrical upgrade to a cocktail legend. Bourbon, bitters, and sugar smoked with cherry or hickory wood for a deep, campfire-kissed sip that stops the room.
WhiskeyVieux Carré
New Orleans' most storied cocktail — equal parts rye and cognac married with sweet vermouth and a touch of Bénédictine, bridged by two bitters. Rich, complex, and utterly timeless.
GinBasil Smash
A modern craft bar classic created by Jörg Meyer in Hamburg in 2008. Muddled fresh basil with gin, lemon, and simple syrup — brilliantly green and herbaceous.
CognacBrandy Alexander
A silky, dessert-like classic from the 1920s — cognac and crème de cacao shaken with cream into a rich, velvety coupe, finished with freshly grated nutmeg.
RumHemingway Daiquiri
Ernest Hemingway's own daiquiri — drier and more complex than the original, with white rum shaken with fresh grapefruit, lime, and just a touch of maraschino liqueur. Tart, dry, and endlessly refreshing.
WhiskeyBlack Manhattan
A modern twist on the Manhattan where Averna amaro replaces sweet vermouth — rye or bourbon with this bittersweet Sicilian liqueur creates a darker, more complex cocktail with notes of caramel, herbs, and citrus peel.
CampariGaribaldi
Italy's simplest aperitivo — bitter Campari topped with high-velocity blended fresh orange juice that turns cloud-like and fluffy, creating a velvety, vibrant orange drink.
OtherGrasshopper
A creamy, mint-green dessert cocktail blending crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and fresh cream. Retro 1950s charm in an elegant coupe glass.
VodkaPomegranate Martini
A jewel-toned cocktail with vodka, tart pomegranate juice, Cointreau, and fresh lime — shaken ice-cold and strained into a martini glass. Stunning colour, balanced sweet-tart flavour.
GinRamos Gin Fizz
A New Orleans legend — gin, cream, egg white, and orange flower water shaken into a cloud-like foam that billows dramatically above the glass. Silky, floral, and utterly unique.
GinCorpse Reviver (No. 2)
A prohibition-era hair-of-the-dog reviver — equal parts gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and lemon juice in an absinthe-rinsed coupe, bracingly bright and dangerously drinkable.
RumJungle Bird
A Kuala Lumpur tiki icon from 1978 — dark rum meets bitter Campari and tangy pineapple for a surprisingly complex tropical drink with a gorgeous deep crimson colour.
MezcalOaxaca Old Fashioned
Phil Ward's landmark creation from Death & Co in NYC — reposado tequila and mezcal split the base for an earthy, smoky twist on the Old Fashioned. Agave nectar bridges the spirits, and a flamed orange peel sends it over the top.
BourbonPaper Plane
A modern classic featuring bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice in equal parts.
BrandyStinger
A Prohibition-era favourite of the wealthy — smooth brandy stirred or shaken with white crème de menthe for a cooling, sophisticated finish. Deceptively simple, enduringly elegant.
OtherTrinidad Sour
An unusually bold cocktail that uses Angostura bitters as the primary spirit, balanced with orgeat syrup and lemon juice.
WhiskeyBlood and Sand
A scotch-based cocktail with sweet vermouth, cherry liqueur, and orange juice, named after a 1922 bullfighter movie.
GinHanky Panky
Created by Ada Coleman at London's Savoy Hotel in the early 1900s, this stirred gin cocktail adds a bracing dash of Fernet Branca to the classic gin-vermouth foundation. "That is the real hanky-panky!" said her guest, and the name stuck.
OtherJack Rose
A pre-Prohibition American classic of applejack, fresh lime juice, and pomegranate grenadine. Rose-pink, tart-sweet, and elegantly simple.
GinPink Lady
A Prohibition-era classic with gin, apple brandy, grenadine, lemon juice, and a silky egg white foam — blushing pink, beautifully balanced, and crowned with a thick, velvety head.
OtherKir
A beloved French apéritif of dry white wine with a touch of blackcurrant cassis at the base. Simple, elegant, and deeply Burgundian.
CampariCampari Soda
Italy's quintessential aperitivo — bitter Campari and sparkling soda water over ice, vivid red and effortlessly refreshing at any piazza.
MezcalMezcal Mule
A smoky, spicy twist on the Moscow Mule — mezcal swaps in for vodka, bringing earthy depth and subtle smokiness that pairs beautifully with zesty lime and fiery ginger beer.
TequilaEl Diablo
A fiery Mexican highball — tequila, lime, and crème de cassis layered under spicy ginger beer, creating a striking red-to-gold gradient that earns its devilish name.
CampariBicicletta
A laid-back Milanese aperitivo — bitter Campari with crisp dry white wine and a splash of soda, served over ice with a lemon slice. Simple, elegant, and perfectly balanced.
MezcalDivision Bell
Phil Ward's mezcal riff on the Last Word — smoky mezcal meets Aperol's bitter orange, maraschino's cherry sweetness, and fresh lime in a perfectly balanced coupe. Finished with an expressive grapefruit twist.
WhiskeyFinal Ward
A rye-based spin on the Last Word — equal parts rye whiskey, Green Chartreuse, maraschino, and fresh lemon juice. The result is a jewel-bright, herbal, perfectly balanced classic with a speakeasy soul.
GinFitzgerald
A gin sour with a bitter edge — dry gin shaken with fresh lemon and simple syrup, finished with a couple dashes of Angostura for a subtle complexity that elevates this beyond a simple sour.
WhiskeyToronto
A stirred rye whiskey cocktail from the Prohibition era — the bold backbone of rye is deepened by Fernet Branca's bitter herbal complexity and lifted by Angostura bitters. Sophisticated, dark, and bracingly good.
WhiskeyBobby Burns
Scotland's answer to the Manhattan — Scotch whisky stirred with sweet vermouth and a splash of Bénédictine, yielding a smoky, herbaceous, and remarkably elegant stirred cocktail named for the poet Robert Burns.
OtherGolden Cadillac
A decadent 1960s dessert cocktail blending herbal Galliano, white crème de cacao, and cream into a silky, pale-gold dream. Retro glamour in a coupe glass.
RumMary Pickford
A Prohibition-era Havana gem named for the silent film star — white rum shaken with fresh pineapple, grenadine, and a splash of maraschino into a blush-pink, elegant coupe.
RumThree Dots and a Dash
Donn Beach's Morse code victory toast from 1944 — a layered tiki masterpiece of aged rum, falernum, honey, lime, and allspice with a classic cherry-and-three-cherry-pearl garnish.
BourbonBrown Derby
A 1930s Hollywood classic named after the legendary Los Angeles restaurant — bourbon shaken with fresh grapefruit juice and honey syrup for a tart, slightly sweet, perfectly balanced coupe.
RumNavy Grog
A Don the Beachcomber tiki classic built on three rums — light, dark, and Demerara — with tangy grapefruit, lime, and honey, poured over a hand-carved ice cone.
GinBijou
A late-1800s classic whose name means "jewel" in French — gin, Green Chartreuse, and sweet vermouth meet in equal parts for a herbaceous, complex, and deeply satisfying stirred cocktail. A true gem of the bartender's art.
OtherSherry Cobbler
One of the oldest American cocktails and the drink that popularized the straw — amontillado sherry, citrus, and a touch of sweetness over a mountain of crushed ice, crowned with fresh fruit. Simple, elegant, and supremely refreshing.
RumBahama Mama
A fruity tropical escape — dark rum meets coconut rum with pineapple and orange juice, layered with a grenadine sunset at the bottom.
BourbonEggnog
The ultimate holiday classic — rich, creamy, and gently spiced with bourbon and dark rum, topped with freshly grated nutmeg. A tradition that tastes like Christmas morning.
OtherWhite Sangria
A lighter, fruit-forward twist on classic Sangria — crisp white wine with brandy, peach schnapps, fresh green apples, pears, and grapes, topped with soda for a sparkling summer pitcher.
OtherBlack Velvet
A striking Anglo-Irish showpiece — rich Guinness stout and sparkling Champagne layered in a flute, dark meets gold.
TequilaBloody Maria
The tequila-powered cousin of the Bloody Mary. Bold, spicy, and deeply savory with tomato juice, Worcestershire, and Tabasco — a Mexican cantina in a glass.
OtherBlack and Tan
A pub classic layering creamy Guinness stout over golden pale ale for a striking two-tone effect. The secret is a slow pour over an inverted spoon.
OtherGlühwein
The soul of the German Christmas market — red wine gently warmed with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and orange peel, sweetened to taste and optionally spiked with rum for extra warmth.
WhiskeyLynchburg Lemonade
A Southern classic featuring Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, triple sec, and fresh lemonade — tall, ice-cold, and refreshingly sweet with a smooth whiskey backbone.
RumHot Buttered Rum
A colonial American winter warmer — dark rum stirred into hot spiced water with a pat of butter, brown sugar, and warming spices that melt together into something deeply comforting.
RumCoquito
Puerto Rico's beloved holiday coconut punch — a creamy blend of white rum, coconut cream, condensed milk, and warm spices, served chilled with cinnamon.
BourbonSpiked Arnold Palmer
The golfer's classic half-and-half of lemonade and iced tea, spiked with bourbon for a refreshing Southern-style sipper perfect for warm afternoons.
GinSuffering Bastard
A WWII Cairo hangover cure from Joe Scialom's Long Bar at Shepheard's Hotel — gin and bourbon united with lime and ginger beer into an unexpectedly refreshing highball.
OtherJapanese Slipper
A bright green, fruity cocktail created in the 1980s featuring Midori melon liqueur, Cointreau, and lemon juice.