| Adonis | ||
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| The Adonis is a sherry and vermouth-based cocktail, with equal parts of both. The cocktail was created in honor of the 1884 musical Adonis after the show reached the milestone of more than 500 shows on Broadway. The Adonis has been described as being a lower alcohol, easier drinking cocktail. | ||
| Affinity | ||
| The Affinity Cocktail is a classic whiskey-based cocktail that showcases the balance and harmony of its ingredients. It's a refined and sophisticated drink that's perfect for any occasion. | ||
| Americano | ||
| The cocktail was first served in creator Gaspare Campari's bar, Caffè Campari in Milan, in the 1860s, an American man, who was under the impression that Campari was a long drink, ordered it, hated it, and said it would be better served iced and fizzy. He ordered a Campari and soda which became too bitter; after a few iterations he and the esteemed bartender decided on Vermouth as the perfect blend. It is the direct descendant of the "Milano-Torino" which consisted of Campari, the bitter liqueur from Milan (Milano) and Punt e Mes, the vermouth from Turin (Torino) but lacked soda water. This drink was itself a descendant of the "Torino-Milano", a concoction consisting of equal parts Campari and Amaro Cora. | ||
| Artillery | ||
| The Artillery cocktail is a classic gin-based cocktail that offers a unique twist on the traditional Martini. It's known for its balanced blend of sweet and savory flavors, with a subtle herbaceousness from the gin. | ||
| 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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| Bitter Giuseppe | ||
| This low ABV cocktail is considered a modern classic, and is responsible for numerous variations. It was created by Stephan Cole at the Violet Hour in Chicago. It’s often compared to a Negroni because of its bitter finish, but the build is very different. This is one of the rare instances we'll stir a drink containing citrus! And it's a great pre-dinner drink. | ||
| Blood and Sand | ||
| The Blood and Sand is a classic scotch cocktail dating back to at least 1930. It includes cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth and orange juice. | ||
| Bobby Burns | ||
| A classic drink named for a Scottish poet. A variation of the Rob Roy, the Bobby Burns is a classic cocktail named after the Scottish poet Robert Burns. | ||
| 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. | ||
| The Cigar | ||
| The Cigar Cocktail is a classic cocktail that is designed to complement the flavors of a cigar. It is typically made with a blend of dark spirits, such as whiskey or rum, and sweet vermouth. | ||
| 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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| Coffee Negroni | ||
| A coffee Negroni is a modern, bittersweet, gin-forward cocktail that's made with coffee liqueur, gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. | ||
| Corpse Reviver #1 | ||
| The first widely popularized corpse reviver cocktail is listed in The Savoy Cocktail Book and is a cognac-based cocktail that calls for two parts cognac, one part Calvados or apple brandy, and one part Italian vermouth. In bartender Craddock's notes he says "To be taken before 11AM, or whenever steam or energy is needed". | ||
| Creole | ||
| The Creole cocktail is a classic cocktail with a rich history dating back to the early 1900s. It is known for its complex and balanced flavor profile, combining the sweetness of vermouth with the bitterness of Amaro and the herbal notes of Bénédictine. | ||
| Fall Back | ||
| Adapted from a recipe created circa 2012-17 by Sasha Petraske for the John Dory Oyster Bar in Manhattan, New York City, USA. | ||
| Ford | ||
| The Ford cocktail is a classic gin-based cocktail that dates back to the late 19th century. It is a Martini-style cocktail sweetened by both the use of old tom gin and Bénédictine D.O.M. liqueur. | ||
| Greenpoint | ||
| The Greenpoint was created by Michael McIlroy of Milk and Honey. Inspired by Vincenzo Errico's Red Hook Cocktail, he whipped up his own variation also named for the neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY he was living in. These two cocktails created an entire series of manhattan variations named from neighborhoods in Brooklyn and have inspired many bartenders from elsewhere to create their own manhattan variations named for neighborhoods in their own city. | ||
| La Louisiane | ||
| The La Louisiane is a classic New Orleans cocktail with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. It is a rye-based Sweet Manhattan made even sweeter with herbal Bénédictine liqueur and bittered with Peychaud's and absinthe. | ||
| La Rosita | ||
| The Rosita is a classic cocktail that has been around for decades. It is a tequila-based drink that is similar to a Negroni, but with a few key differences. The Rosita uses equal parts tequila, Campari, and a blend of sweet and dry vermouth. It is typically garnished with an orange twist. | ||
| Lucien Gaudin | ||
| The Lucien Gaudin is a classic gin cocktail named after the French Olympic fencer. It has the bitterness of Campari with gin, a nod to the Negroni, but with dry vermouth rather than sweet vermouth. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Manhattan | ||
| The Manhattan, a classic cocktail, believed to have started around the 1860s or 1870s, with a rich history, is a sophisticated and timeless drink that has captivated cocktail enthusiasts for generations. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Martinez | ||
| Composed of gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur and bitters, the classic Martinez cocktail dates back to the late 1800s. | ||
| Negroni | ||
| Composed of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari, the Negroni is the classic three-ingredient cocktail you should absolutely master. | ||
| Perfect Manhattan | ||
| 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. | ||
| Preakness | ||
| Named for a horse race that is not the Kentucky Derby, this Manhattan variation gets a splash of Benedictine for complexity. | ||
| 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 bitters. | ||
| Rabo de Galo | ||
| The Rabo de Galo is a classic Brazilian cocktail known for its simplicity and bold flavors. | ||
| Red Hook | ||
| Created by Vincenzo Errico for Milk & Honey in 2003 this is the drink which launched a whole category of Manhattan variations. This drink was created when Errico discovered the Brooklyn, a Manhattan variation which uses Amer Picon, a french digestif no longer available in the US. Errico was an Italian which Sasha Petraske brought back from London and convinced to come to New York and work at the bar for a few years. Errico wanted to showcase the long neglected (at the time) Punt e Mes which is an italian Vermouth which has a distinct flavor profile in that it has a bitter finish. It is somewhere in between a vermouth and an amaro, but is wine based. Errico expertly paired the bitter of the vermouth with the sweet dryness of the maraschino liqueur and the dryness of the rye whiskey, which also a tad sweet from the corn in it’s mash bill. The result, a perfectly balanced Manhattan variation. Joseph Schwartz was the guy who suggested the name Red Hook because it was drink that was somewhere in between a Manhattan and a Brooklyn. Brilliant! | ||
| Remember the Maine | ||
| If you like a Rye Manhattan, you’ll love this historic variation that adds cherry liqueur and a bit of absinthe. | ||
| Rolls Royce | ||
| The Rolls Royce cocktail is a sophisticated and elegant drink, fitting for its luxurious namesake. It's a variation of the Martini, with the addition of sweet vermouth and Benedictine, which add complexity and depth to the classic gin and dry vermouth base. | ||
| Rum Manhattan | ||
| The Rum Manhattan is a variation of the classic Manhattan cocktail, swapping out the traditional whiskey base for a flavorful rum. | ||
| Satan's Whiskers | ||
| The Satan's Whiskers cocktail is a classic Prohibition-era drink with a devilishly delicious flavor profile. | ||
| Star Cocktail | ||
| Said to have been created in the 1870s by a bartender at the legendary Manhattan Club, which once stood at the north corner of 34th Street and 5th Avenue, New York City. Our recipe is adapted from George J. Kappeler's 1895 Modern American Drinks – How to Mix and Serve All Kinds of Cups and Drinks. The "Star Cocktail (No. 2)" notably also appears in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Tartan | ||
| The Tartan cocktail is a classic scotch-based drink that gets its name from its warm, rich colors and complex flavors, reminiscent of the iconic Scottish fabric. | ||
| Tipperary | ||
| Love the Bijou? Try a Tipperary, a Dead Rabbit favorite made with Irish whiskey, without the Campari. | ||
| Toronto Cocktail | ||
| The Mezcal Negroni is a smoky take on the classic Italian aperitivo. To make it, swap mezcal for gin, and stir with Campari and sweet vermouth. | ||
| Tradewinds Negroni | ||
| Adapted from a recipe created by Justin Elliott at The Townsend, Austin, Texas, USA. | ||
| Vieux Carré | ||
| The Vieux Carré is a New Orleans cocktail dating back to the 1930s. See how rye, cognac and sweet vermouth create this well-balanced classic. | ||
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