| Airmail | ||
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| The Airmail cocktail is a refreshing and easy-to-make drink that's perfect for a warm day or a celebratory occasion. It's a classic cocktail that has been around since the 1940s, and it's still popular today. | ||
| Angostura Colada | ||
| Adapted from a recipe created 2nd October 2013 by New York bartender Zac Overman while experimenting at home. His Trinidad Colada a.k.a. Angostura Colada debuted at the Sunken Harbor Club in Brooklyn when it opened on 23 January 2014. | ||
| Bali Bali | ||
| The Bali Bali is a classic tiki cocktail that packs a punch with its blend of rums, liqueurs, and fruit juices. | ||
| Best Doctor's Cocktail | ||
| The Doctor Cocktail is a classic cocktail that has been around for over a century. It's a simple yet refreshing drink that's perfect for any occasion. | ||
| Blackbeard’s Ghost | ||
| This is an Anders original cocktail. | ||
| Bloody Caesar | ||
| The Bloody Caesar is a clam-juice-spiked riff on the Bloody Mary. And it’s the national cocktail of Canada. | ||
| Blue Hawaii | ||
| Adapted from a recipe created in 1957 by Harry K. Yee at Henry Kaiser's Hawaiian Village Hotel (latterly the Hilton) in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii. The drink, created at the behest of Bols to aid sales of their blue curaçao, is named after the hit song from the 1937 Bing Crosby film, Waikiki Wedding, and not after what is generously described as a "musical-comedy" Elvis Presley 1961 film of the same name. That said, the Elvis film probably contributed to this cocktail's popularity. | ||
| Bourbon Blackberry Smash | ||
| The Blackberry Bourbon Smash is made with fresh muddled lime, blackberries, and mint mixed with bourbon and topped with soda water. | ||
| Brandy Slush | ||
| The Wisconsin Brandy Slush is a midwest classic featuring an icy mix of fruit juice, tea, and brandy. This boozy punch is perfect to serve at your next party. For a wintery twist, substitute the juice concentrates with cranberry and lime. Top with spicy ginger ale. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary. |
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| Caipirinha | ||
| The Caipirinha is a classic Brazilian cocktail known for its refreshing and tangy flavor. It's made with a few simple ingredients: cachaça, lime, sugar, and ice. | ||
| Chartreuse Swizzle | ||
| The Chartreuse Swizzle is a refreshing and unique cocktail that blends the herbal sweetness of Chartreuse with the tropical flavors of pineapple and lime. | ||
| Cherry Zip | ||
| A twist on the classic Caipiroska, substituting the traditional muddled limes with sweet cherries. The result is a tangy and fruity cocktail with a subtle sweetness. | ||
| Chilcano | ||
| This is the second most popular way to drink pisco in Peru, after a sour. If you don’t have ginger syrup, cordial or wine to hand, you can always swap the soda for ginger ale, though if you’ve got a sweet tooth, you may also want to add a drop of sugar syrup, too. | ||
| Cocktail Categories | ||
| The world of cocktails comprises numerous different cocktail families, each family having its own surname, distinctive traits, genetics and history. Some of these cocktail families are forgotten and facing extinction while others, such as the Daiquiri, Sour and Colada dynasties, are better known now than when they were first conceived. Follows the 36 families which populate the world of cocktails. While not advocating that every cocktail should be pigeonholed under one of the following headings – history/rules should not be allowed to stifle creativity – these cocktail family names do give an indication to the drinker the style of cocktail they are ordering. Consequently, if a cocktail carries one of the following family names, then its ingredients, serving vessel and style should reflect the traits suggested by that name. |
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| Corn and Oil | ||
| The Corn 'n' Oil is a traditional Barbadian planters' drink which, like the falernum liqueur it is sweetened and flavoured with, dates from the 1700s. Its 'Corn and Oil' name is derived from the Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Christian Old Testament. Chapters 1–30 are of sermons delivered to the Israelites by Moses on the plains of Moab, shortly before they enter the Promised Land. The salient verse being, "That I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil." | ||
| Cosmopolitan | ||
| The Cosmopolitan is a simple cocktail with a big history. The "Cosmo" is known for its vibrant pink color and tart, sweet flavor. It gained widespread popularity in the 1990s, particularly after its association with the TV show "Sex and the City." | ||
| Daiquri | ||
| Its origins trace back to the late 19th century in Cuba, where it gained popularity among American miners working in the Santiago de Cuba region. The Daiquiri's enduring appeal lies in its balance of sweet, sour, and tart flavors. | ||
| Dark Daiquiri | ||
| The Dark Daiquiri is a classic cocktail that offers a rich and flavorful twist on the traditional Daiquiri. It's made with dark rum instead of light rum, adding a depth of molasses and spice notes to the drink. | ||
| Dark 'n Stormy | ||
| The Dark and Stormy is a classic rum drink with close ties to a Bermuda-based distillery that dates to 1806. | ||
| Devil's Day Off | ||
| The Devil's Day Off is a refreshing and easy-to-make non-alcoholic cocktail created by Anders Erickson. It features a combination of grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave nectar, cinnamon, and Sanbitter soda. The drink is garnished with a sprig of rosemary. | ||
| The Division Bell | ||
| The Division Bell cocktail is a modern classic that combines the smoky flavors of mezcal with the bitter-sweetness of Aperol and the cherry notes of Maraschino liqueur. | ||
| Doctor Funk | ||
| Created by Don Beach in the early 1950s at his The Don The Beachcomber restaurant in Palm Springs, this drink is named after Doctor Bernard Funk who was Robert Louis Stevenson's physician in Samoa. The good doctor is said to have concocted and prescribed an absinthe laced limeade so inspiring this cocktail. | ||
| Eastside | ||
| The Eastside is a gin-based drink made with fresh cucumber and mint, lime juice, and simple syrup, created by George Delgado in 2004 in New York City. | ||
| El Diablo | ||
| The El Diablo cocktail first appeared in 1946 in a Trader Vic’s recipe book. It features tequila, crème de cassis, lime and ginger beer. | ||
| Embassy | ||
| The Embassy Cocktail is a classic cocktail from the 1930s, originating from Hollywood's Embassy Club. It's a well-balanced and flavorful drink that combines brandy, rum, Cointreau, lime juice, and bitters. | ||
| Falernum | ||
| Falernum is a versatile and flavorful syrup with a rich history in Caribbean and tiki cocktails. It typically contains a blend of lime, ginger, almond, and cloves, creating a complex and balanced flavor profile. | ||
| Forced Retirement | ||
| The Forced Retirement cocktail is a concoction created by Anders Erickson, a Chicago-based bartender and YouTuber. It's a rather unique drink that incorporates the infamous Malört, a Chicago spirit known for its intense, bitter flavor. | ||
| Freight Train Swizzle | ||
| A bright and herbaceous swizzle variant from legendary barman Sam Ross. | ||
| French Pearl | ||
| The French Pearl was created by Audrey Saunders in 2006 for the Pegu Club in New York City. This drink was created as a tribute to the Beaux-Arts Neoclassical architectural movement of the late 1800's in France. In this era it was very common and quite fashionable to sip Pastis (Anise Liqueur without the Wormwood) and the cocktail takes it's name from the visual opacity of the drink. This effect is referred to as "Louching" which occurs naturally when any anise liqueur meets water. This brings me to a small note on my execution of this cocktail: I took some liberties in it's creation, firstly the original calls for .25oz (7.5ml) Pernod Pastis ( This is the original White label Pernod) I used the Pernod Absinthe Superior which is now available after the 2007 repeal of the dumb law banning Absinthe in the US. I used an atomizer to wash the glass with Absinthe as it is much more aromatic and you get a better more even note of Anise. | ||
| Gimlet | ||
| Although the Gin Gimlet was published in Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book from which it gained noteriety, the drink actually traces it's history back further to the British Royal Navy who were using lime juice to ward off scurvy. The Gimlet was purportedly invented by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Desmond Gimlette who mixed the concoction to make the lime rations more palatable for his crew. Acting as doctor for the superior officers, mixed the lime with sugar and gin to mask the bitter taste. Unlike their superior officers, the regular naval sailor was given rum rations which they would also mix with sugar and lime, which came to be known as "grog". That mixture finds it's origins in the english trading vessels of 14th century England and gave birth to another famous cocktail which we will revisit in another episode. | ||
| Gin Rickey | ||
| The Gin Rickey is one of the few classic cocktails that doesn’t have an origin muddled by history or shrouded in rumors and innuendo. The invention of this refreshing highball is refreshingly clear: It was named after Joe Rickey, a Democratic lobbyist living in Washington, D.C., during the late 19th century. |
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| Greta Garbo #1 | ||
| The origins of this cocktail are unknown but it is named after the Swedish film actress and Hollywood star. Born Greta Lovisa Gustafsson on the 18th September 1905, Greta Garbo received three Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and an honorary one in 1954. She was ranked the fifth greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute in 1999, behind Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, and Ingrid Bergman. |
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| Grog | ||
| The 18th-century British Admiral Edward Vernon, nicknamed Old Grog for the grogram fabric cloak he wore, attempted to prevent scurvy among his men by serving them a pint of rum a day. The dark navy rum had nothing to do with scurvy, but it did lend itself to “the swinish vice of drunkenness”. As a result, Admiral Vernon ordered that the sailors tot of rum be mixed with water, lime juice, and brown sugar–making the world’s first cocktail. The drink was named Grog after Admiral Vernon. | ||
| Hemingway Daiquiri | ||
| The Hemingway Daiquiri cocktail takes its inspiration from Ernest Hemingway, who lived in Havana and enjoyed drinking sugarless Daiquiris. | ||
| Hotel National Cocktail | ||
| The Hotel National / Nacional cocktail is a classic Cuban cocktail that has been enjoyed for decades. It is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. | ||
| Hugo Spritz | ||
| The Hugo Spritz is a refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail that originated in South Tyrol, Italy. It's a light and floral drink, perfect for sipping on a warm day. | ||
| Hurricane | ||
| The rum-spiked Hurricane cocktail is potent and fruity. Mix one up for a trip to New Orleans without the plane ticket. | ||
| Jack Rose | ||
| The Jack Rose cocktail has a pretty pink hue that hides the strong punch of applejack, one of the USA’s native spirits. | ||
| Jasper's Mix (1/2 batch) | ||
| Jasper's Mix is a rum-based cocktail mix that is popular in Jamaica. It is a simple syrup made with lime juice, sugar, Angostura Aromatic Bitters, and nutmeg. It is typically used to make rum punches, but it can also be used to make other cocktails. |
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| Juliet & Romeo | ||
| The Juliet & Romeo cocktail is a refreshing and complex drink that blends gin, cucumber, mint, lime juice, simple syrup, rose water, and bitters. | ||
| Jungle Bird | ||
| The Jungle Bird is a classic Tiki cocktail that was created in 1973 at the Aviary Bar in the Kuala Lumpur Hilton. It's a complex and balanced drink that combines the flavors of dark rum, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. | ||
| Junior (aka Quick Recovery) | ||
| This drink appeared in a 1937 issue of Esquire magazine, and was recently rediscovered by David Wondrich. Jim Meehan includes it in his wonderful cocktail tome, The PDT Cocktail Book. | ||
| Last Word | ||
| The Last Word is a gin-based cocktail originating at the Detroit Athletic Club in the 1910s, shortly before the start of Prohibition. | ||
| Lion's Tail | ||
| The Lion’s Tail is a classic cocktail stemming from Prohibition. it combines bourbon with allspice dram and bitters. | ||
| Littlest Rebel | ||
| The Littlest Rebel is a cocktail that blends the flavors of apple brandy, Scotch whisky, lime juice, and grenadine. It's a complex and refreshing drink with a smoky and fruity profile. Some bartenders also add egg white to create a frothy texture. |
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| Mai Tai | ||
| It’s time you had a proper Mai Tai from Latitude 29 and Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, the renowned Tiki historian. | ||
| Classic Margarita | ||
| The classic Margarita combines tequila, lime and triple sec for ultimate refreshment. This tried-and-true recipe ensures a great, easy cocktail every time. | ||
| Grapefruit Ginger Margarita | ||
| The margarita ginger cocktail is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic margarita. It combines the bold flavors of ginger with the zesty lime juice and tequila, creating a unique and exciting drink. | ||
| Hibiscus Margarita | ||
| The margarita hibiscus cocktail is a refreshing and vibrant drink that combines the classic margarita with the floral notes of hibiscus. It typically includes tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and a homemade hibiscus syrup. The syrup adds a beautiful pink hue and a slightly sweet and tangy flavor to the drink. | ||
| Mezcal Margarita | ||
| The Mezcal Margarita is a smoky, spicy twist on the classic margarita, swapping out tequila for mezcal. | ||
| Smoky Spicy Margarita | ||
| A Smoky Spicy Margarita is a cocktail that adds a smoky and spicy twist to the classic margarita. It typically involves using mezcal instead of tequila, muddling in jalapeños for heat, and rimming the glass with a spicy salt mixture like chili powder and cayenne pepper. | ||
| Strawberry Frozen Margarita | ||
| A Strawberry Margarita is a refreshing and fruity cocktail that blends the classic Margarita with the sweetness of strawberries. | ||
| Marooned Mango | ||
| The Marooned Mango is a delightful tropical cocktail that is perfect for those seeking a sweet, tangy, and refreshing drink. Its vibrant color and fruity flavors make it a visually appealing and delicious choice for any occasion. | ||
| Mary Pickford | ||
| The Mary Pickford is a classic cocktail named after the famous silent film actress. It is a Prohibition-era cocktail that's made with: white rum, fresh pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur. | ||
| Matador | ||
| The Matador is a tequila-based cocktail with a simple structure, similar to a margarita. | ||
| Mexican Firing Squad | ||
| The drink is essentially a tequila Collins, made with lime in place of lemon and grenadine in place of plain sugar, with the addition of some Angostura Aromatic Bitters. | ||
| Millionaire Cocktail #1 | ||
| Recipe adapted from Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. Craddock also lists a "Millionaire Cocktail (No.2)" as follows: | ||
| Millionaire Royal | ||
| In his 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks, David Embury's says "At some bars a drink served under the name of "Millionaire" which consists of lime juice, slow gin, and Apricot Liqueur, with a few dashes of Jamaica rum. Since the sloe gin, which is a liqueur, predominates in this drink, I do not regard it as a true cocktail." Embury is more complimentary of what he calls a "Millionaire Royal", proclaiming it to be "a very satisfactory drink." | ||
| Mojito | ||
| The Mojito might be the perfect cocktail. With mint, simple syrup and white rum, the classic Mojito is easy to make and always refreshing. | ||
| Morning Glory Fizz | ||
| This classic, sour and aromatic cocktail is traditionally considered a morning after a pick-me-up. Want to make the perfect Gin Fizz? It's all in the shake. | ||
| Moscow Mule | ||
| The Moscow Mule, whose roots actually trace to Los Angeles in the mid-20th century, is a classic vodka drink with the bite of ginger beer. | ||
| Naked & Famous | ||
| With Aperol, mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, and lime juice, the summery Naked and Famous cocktail is a refreshing drink to serve year-round. | ||
| Old Cuban | ||
| It’s not quite a Mojito, not quite a French 75. This is the Old Cuban, a modern-classic cocktail from New York bartending legend Audrey Saunders. | ||
| Pan American Clipper | ||
| Pan American Airways, “Pan Am” for short, was at one point the epitome of style for jet-setting travelers, so it’s no surprise that its eponymous cocktail is equally fabulous. A mixture of apple brandy, lime juice, grenadine, and absinthe, the bright-hued sour dates to 1939, when prolific cocktail writer and world traveler Charles H. Baker included the recipe in The Gentleman’s Companion. Baker had settled down in Coconut Grove, Florida, near Pan Am’s first international airport; in his seminal book, he wrote that the recipe came “from the notebook of one of our pilot friends who—when off duty—may seek one.” | ||
| Passion at the Disco | ||
| The Passion at the Disco cocktail is a refreshing and vibrant drink that combines the tropical flavors of passion fruit with the bright citrus notes of lime. | ||
| Pegu Club | ||
| The Pegu Club cocktail is a classic gin-based drink with a touch of tropical flair. It was originally created at the Pegu Club in Burma and has since become a popular cocktail around the world. | ||
| Pisco Sour | ||
| Featuring pisco, lime, egg white and sugar, the Pisco Sour is an earthy and refreshing drink. It’s also the national cocktail of Peru and Chile. | ||
| Placebo (NA Painkiller) | ||
| This cocktail is a tropical blend of pineapple juice, orange juice, cream of coconut, lime juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. | ||
| Plum Island | ||
| Named for an island in Green Bay, this was created by Anders Ericson. | ||
| Pomegranate Limeade | ||
| Pomegranate limeade is a refreshing and vibrant drink that balances the sweet-tart flavors of pomegranate and lime. It can be enjoyed on its own as a non-alcoholic beverage or used as a base for cocktails. | ||
| Queen's Park Hotel Super Cocktail | ||
| The Queen's Park Hotel Super Cocktail, also known as the Trinidadian Daiquiri, is a complex and flavorful drink that blends the sweetness of grenadine and vermouth with the tartness of lime juice and the spiciness of Angostura Aromatic Bitters. | ||
| Queen's Park Swizzle | ||
| The Queen's Park Swizzle is a classic rum cocktail that originated in Trinidad. | ||
| Rabo de Galo | ||
| The Rabo de Galo is a classic Brazilian cocktail known for its simplicity and bold flavors. | ||
| Rattle Skull | ||
| The Rattle Skull is a classic cocktail that dates back to the 18th century.It is made with rum, brandy, porter, lime juice, and nutmeg. | ||
| Royal Bermuda Yacht Club | ||
| Created at the eponymous club, established in Bermuda in 1844 and largely frequented by British Army Officers. Royal Bermuda Yacht Club cocktail first appears in Crosby Gaige's 1941 Cocktail Guide & Ladies' Companion as the favourite cocktail of Mary Mabon, then a writer for Harper's Bazaar fashion magazine. | ||
| Rum Buck | ||
| A buck is a cocktail that is made with ginger ale or ginger beer, citrus juice, and any of a number of base liquors. Buck cocktails are sometimes called mules. | ||
| Sailor's Punch | ||
| This punch was served at Latitude, a restaurant that has long since closed. It was my favorite drink they served. I was lucky enough to have found the recipe online. | ||
| See No Evil | ||
| The See No Evil is a smoky, spicy cocktail created by Anders Erickson. | ||
| Shrunken Skull | ||
| The Shrunken Skull is a classic Tiki cocktail that is a bit like a Daiquiri, but with a touch of mystery and a spooky presentation. | ||
| Siesta | ||
| This cocktail was created in 2006 by Katie Stipe. The build is similar to a Hemingway Daiquiri, but Tequila and Campari steer the drink in a different direction. It’s bright and crisp with a soft bitterness on the finish that will have you wanting another sip. | ||
| Singapore Sling | ||
| The Singapore sling is a gin-based sling cocktail from Singapore. This long drink was reputed to have been developed in 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender at the Long Bar in Raffles Hotel, Singapore. | ||
| Spa Water | ||
| A spa water cocktail is a mixed drink that typically includes cucumber slices, simple syrup, lime juice, water, and sparkling water. | ||
| Suffering Bastard | ||
| The Suffering Bastard cocktail uses both bourbon and gin. Born in Cairo at the Shepheard's Hotel, it was originally concocted as a hangover cure for troops fighting in North Africa. | ||
| Taquila Sunrise | ||
| The Tequila Sunrise was created in the early 1970s by Bobby Lozoff and Billy Rice at the Trident bar in Sausalito, California. The cocktail achieved notoriety after a member of the Rolling Stones tasted it at a party to kick off the 1972 tour. The band began ordering it at stops across the country and even dubbed the tour “the cocaine and Tequila Sunrise tour,” which helped to propel the drink’s popularity. | ||
| Zombie | ||
| Discover your new favorite cocktail recipe or learn how to make a classic drink—like the Old Fashioned, mojito, or White Russian—right at home. | ||
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