| Absinthe Old Fashioned | ||
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| Invented by bartender Doug Petry of Rye in Louisville, Kentucky, this cocktail truly stretches the boundaries of its namesake. While it presents a soft color palette (reddish Peychaud’s bitters floated atop milky white absinthe), the Absinthe Old-Fashioned packs a punch. If you didn’t already have enough reasons to make a pilgrimage to Kentucky and explore its cocktail scene, this one alone is worth the trip. | ||
| Alexander | ||
| Alton Brown’s Aged Eggnog | ||
| For Alton Brown's aged eggnog recipe click here. |
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| Amaretto Sour | ||
| The cocktail was introduced to the public in 1974, devised by the importer of Amaretto di Saronno as a simple mix of two parts amaretto liqueur to one part lemon juice. It became a popular cocktail in the 1980s; most bartenders at the time substituted commercial sour mix for the lemon juice. The drink was popular as a one-dimensional easy-drinking cocktail, flavored mostly by the base spirit used. |
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| Bali Bali | ||
| The Bali Bali is a classic tiki cocktail that packs a punch with its blend of rums, liqueurs, and fruit juices. | ||
| Bijou | ||
| The bijou is a mixed alcoholic drink composed of gin, vermouth, and chartreuse. This cocktail was invented by Harry Johnson, "the father of professional bartending", who called it bijou because it combined the colors of three jewels, gin for diamond, vermouth for ruby, and chartreuse for emerald. An original-style bijou is made stirred with ice as Johnson's 1900 New and Improved Bartender Manual states "mix well with a spoon and serve." This recipe is also one of the oldest in the manual, dating back to the 1890s. |
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| Blackbeard’s Ghost | ||
| This is an Anders original cocktail. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Brambubble | ||
| The Brambubble is a refreshing and vibrant cocktail that's perfect for summer. It's made with blackberry brandy, lemon juice, and ginger ale, and it's garnished with a blackberry and a lemon wheel. | ||
| Brandy Alexander | ||
| The Brandy Alexander is a classic, combining cognac, crème de cacao and cream, it’s easy to make and even easier to drink. | ||
| 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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| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Clover Club | ||
| This pre-Prohibition classic is one of Philadelphia’s contributions to the cocktail world. It is a classic cocktail known for its sweet and tart flavor profile and its silky, frothy texture. It's a member of the sour family, but leans more towards sweetness than tartness. The pale pink liquid, delicate white foam head, and raspberry garnish make it visually appealing. | ||
| 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." | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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. | ||
| The Flip | ||
Flips originally comprised rum or brandy, beer and molasses or sugar, mixed together then heated with a red-hot poker which caramelised the drink and made it bubble and froth. Over time, a tin or copper vessel known as an ale-warmer replaced the poker. Helped by sailors, the Flip crossed the Atlantic where President George Washington became a notable Flip drinker. Here is one of the first complete recipes for a flip from The Cooks Oracle:To make a quart of Flip: Put the Ale on the fire to warm, beat up three or four Eggs with four ounces of moist Sugar, a teaspoon full of grated Nutmeg or Ginger, and a quartern of good old Rum or Brandy. |
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| Freight Train Swizzle | ||
| A bright and herbaceous swizzle variant from legendary barman Sam Ross. | ||
| General Harrison’s Eggnog | ||
| This recipe came from Dale DeGroff in December 2012 who said: "A personal favourite, adapted from a recipe from Jerry Thomas' 1862 How to Mix Drinks: a totally different take on eggnog – made as a single-serve drink it includes a raw egg, so you need to shake the hell out of it." | ||
| 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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| Greta Garbo #2 | ||
| 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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| Halekulani | ||
| This drink gets lumped in with classic tiki cocktails because it's a tropical recipe from around the same era. There are a few key differences, though.The Halekulani calls for whiskey instead of rum, it's served up rather than over crushed ice, and it was created on an actual Polynesian island. But it is still dangerously easy to drink and will have you wishing you were on a tropical beach somewhere. | ||
| Hibiscus Syrup | ||
| Original recipe by Shannon Mustipher, made from dried hibiscus flowers, which are steeped in a simple sugar syrup to create a vibrant red liquid. | ||
| Lonely Valentine | ||
| The Lonely Valentine is a cocktail that evokes a sense of bittersweet nostalgia. It's a complex blend of flavors that balances sweetness with bitterness, and warmth with tartness. |
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| 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. | ||
| Pimm's Cup | ||
| The Pimm’s Cup is a classic cocktail featuring Pimm’s No. 1, a gin-based liqueur. Mix it with lemon and ginger ale for ultimate refreshment. | ||
| Pineapple Infused Rum | ||
| Pineapple-infused rum is a delightful spirit that captures the essence of tropical paradise. Made by steeping fresh pineapple in high-quality rum, the result is a sweet and fruity concoction that's perfect for sipping on its own or incorporating into a variety of cocktails. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Sage Honey Syrup | ||
| Sage-infused honey syrup adds a unique twist to classic cocktails, creating a warm and comforting drink. | ||
| Saturn | ||
| California bartender J. “Popo” Galsini introduced the Saturn to the world in 1967 when he won the International Bartender’s Association World Championship with it. Originally he titled his gin creation the X-15 after an American rocket plane, but shortly after doing so one of those planes crashed, killing its pilot. Reportedly, Galsini changed the name of the drink to the Saturn for the competition, in honor of the Saturn rocket that propelled the first Apollo rocket flight into space, months after the fateful X-15 crash. | ||
| Vesper | ||
| The gin-and-vodka-based Vesper cocktail made its debut in “Casino Royale.” If it’s good enough for James Bond, it’s probably good enough for you, too. | ||
| Wassail | ||
| Wassail is a warm, spiced beverage with a rich history dating back to ancient England. It's traditionally made with mulled cider, ale, or wine, sweetened with honey or sugar, and flavored with warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. It is often spiked with brandy and/or sherry. | ||
| White Sangria | ||
| A lighter and brighter version of the classic red sangria, made with white wine, fresh fruit, and a touch of sweetness. | ||
| 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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