| Yule Tidal Wave | ||
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| This holiday punch, which combines allspice and vanilla with the bright zing of lemon and pineapple. | ||
| Whiskey Sour | ||
| The classic Whiskey Sour is the most famous representation of one of the worlds most popular types of cocktail. Easy to commit to memory, its simple go-to sour to add to your arsenal, and a cornerstone of drink-making that everyone should know. | ||
| Whiskey Smash | ||
| With bourbon, lemon and mint, the Whiskey Smash is a citrusy cousin to the Mint Julep. If that sounds good, wait until you make this recipe. | ||
| Whiskey Daisy #3 | ||
| A "Whiskey Daisy No. 3" is a variation of the classic "Daisy" cocktail, which is believed to have originated in the late 1800s, with the earliest known version being a "Brandy Daisy" mentioned in Jerry Thomas's bartending guide; the "Whiskey Daisy" is simply a variation where whiskey is used as the base spirit instead of brandy, and "No. 3" likely refers to a specific recipe variation with slightly different proportions of ingredients within the Daisy family. | ||
| Sweet Virginia | ||
| A fruity Sweet Manhattan that's perfect when you fancy some late-night spirited fruitiness. Eponymously named after the Rolling Stone's song, this is a riff on the classic Eastern Sin. | ||
| Suffering Bastard | ||
| The Suffering Bastard cocktail uses both bourbon and gin. Born in Cairo, it was originally concocted for troops fighting in North Africa. | ||
| Staggering Gentleman | ||
| The Staggering Gentleman is a powerful cocktail that combines the rich flavors of bourbon with the complexity of Benedictine and walnut liqueur. | ||
| S'no Problem | ||
| A blend of Jamaican rum, bourbon whiskey, rich demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, black tea, and oat milk. | ||
| Smoked Maple Old Fashioned | ||
| The Smoked Maple Old Fashioned is a variation of the classic cocktail that adds a smoky, sweet, and savory twist. | ||
| Revolver | ||
| A San Francisco original, and an exceptional coffee-laced riff on the Manhattan. | ||
| Preakness | ||
| Named for a horse race that is not the Kentucky Derby, this Manhattan variation gets a splash of Benedictine for complexity. | ||
| Port Light | ||
| The Port Light is a unique tiki cocktail that deviates from the traditional rum base by using bourbon instead. It was created by Sandro Conti for the Kahiki restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, in the early 1960s. | ||
| Paper Plane | ||
| The Paper Plane cocktail is a simple variation on the classic Last Word. And it may be the best bourbon drink you may not have tried yet. | ||
| Old Fashioned | ||
| New York Sour | ||
| The New York sour recipe adds red wine to the classic whiskey sour cocktail for a playful and fruity twist on a household favorite. | ||
| Mint Julep | ||
| The Mint Julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby. But this easy-to-make bourbon cocktail shouldn’t be reserved for only one day a year. | ||
| 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." | ||
| Man o’ War | ||
| The Man o’ War cocktail is named for one of the finest racehorses in history. This citrusy bourbon drink is a winner. | ||
| Lion's Tail | ||
| The Lion’s Tail is a classic cocktail stemming from Prohibition. it combines bourbon with allspice dram and bitters. | ||
| Kentucky Colonel, Smoked | ||
| The Kentucky Colonel is a classic cocktail that pays homage to the state's famous bourbon whiskey. It's a simple yet elegant drink that combines bourbon, Benedictine, and Angostura bitters. The Benedictine adds a touch of sweetness and herbal notes, while the bitters balance the flavors. | ||
| Haunted House | ||
| The Haunted House cocktail is a spooky and delicious drink that's perfect for Halloween or any other spooky occasion. It's made with bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice, and a variety of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The drink is garnished with a cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel, making it both festive and festive. | ||
| Gold Rush | ||
| Created at famed New York City bar Milk & Honey in the early 2000s, this drink's combination of bourbon, lemon and honey became worldwide modern classic. | ||
| 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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| Fence Hopper | ||
| The Fence Hopper is a cocktail that blends bourbon whiskey with apple cider, maple syrup, lemon juice, Angostura bitters, and IPA beer. | ||
| Eggnog | ||
| Eggnog is a creamy, festive cocktail that's perfect for the holiday season. It's made with a base of eggs, sugar, milk, and cream, and is typically flavored with spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. Alcohol, such as brandy, rum, or bourbon, is often added to give it a kick. | ||
| Deshler | ||
| Enjoy your favorite rye whiskey in this Dubonnet and Cointreau drink from famed New York bartender Brian Miller. | ||
| 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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| Brown Derby | ||
| The Brown Derby cocktail, a classic bourbon, grapefruit, and honey drink, was named for the famous Los Angeles diner. It manages at once to be sweet, sour, and entirely delicious. | ||
| Bourbon Sweet Tea | ||
| You're all set for sitting on the porch, rocking your cares away with this boozy take on the iconic Sweet Tea. | ||
| Bourbon Renewal | ||
| The Bourbon Renewal is a refreshing and balanced cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to showcase your favorite bourbon. | ||
| Bourbon Blackberry Smash | ||
| The Blackberry Bourbon Smash is made with fresh muddled lime, blackberries, and mint mixed with bourbon and topped with soda water. | ||
| Boulevardier | ||
| Swap the gin for whiskey in a Negroni, and you get the delicious Boulevardier cocktail. Grab some Campari and sweet vermouth, and start mixing. | ||
| Black Rose | ||
| The Black Rose cocktail is a classic drink that combines the flavors of bourbon, cognac, grenadine, and bitters. | ||
| Black Manhattan | ||
| Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Todd Smith at Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco, USA. | ||
| Black-Eyed Susan | ||
| 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. | ||
| Belmont Jewel | ||
| The Belmont Jewel is the official cocktail of the Belmont Stakes. It's a refreshing and fruity drink that's perfect for summer. | ||
| 15 Bottles to Build your Bar! | ||
| Artist's Special | ||
| A voraciously pink Parisian special from the 1920s, this cocktail first appears in print in Harry MacElhone's 1927 Barflies and Cocktails. |
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| The Apeman (Aka Happy Holidape) | ||
| This is an Anders original cocktail. | ||
| 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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| Alton Brown’s Aged Eggnog | ||
| For Alton Brown's aged eggnog recipe click here. |
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