Classic Cocktails
53 recipes
The foundational recipes every bartender should know by heart. Sours, stirred spirit-forward drinks, and highballs that trace the entire canon of the craft.
Martini
Gin, Dry Vermouth
Negroni
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
Margarita
Tequila, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Agave Syrup
Daiquiri
White Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
Manhattan
Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
Whiskey Sour
Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
Paloma
Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
Gimlet
Gin, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
Mojito
White Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, Soda Water
Sidecar
Cognac, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice
French 75
Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Champagne
Sazerac
Rye Whiskey, Simple Syrup, Peychaud's Bitters, Absinthe (rinse)
Mint Julep
Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
Tom Collins
Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
Aviation
Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Creme de Violette, Lemon Juice
Pisco Sour
Pisco, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Angostura Bitters
Mai Tai
Aged Rum, Overproof Rum, Lime Juice, Orange Curacao, Orgeat, Simple Syrup
Vieux Carré
Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Bénédictine, Peychaud's Bitters, Angostura Bitters
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Gin, Lillet Blanc, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Absinthe (rinse)
Clover Club
Gin, Lemon Juice, Raspberry Syrup, Egg White
Bee's Knees
Gin, Lemon Juice, Honey Syrup
Dark 'n Stormy
Dark Rum, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto, Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White
Caipirinha
Cachaca, Lime (quartered), Sugar
El Diablo
Tequila, Creme de Cassis, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
Rusty Nail
Scotch, Drambuie
Vesper
Gin, Vodka, Lillet Blanc
Hemingway Daiquiri
White Rum, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Liqueur
Hanky Panky
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Fernet-Branca
Bloody Mary
Vodka, Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Worcestershire, Hot Sauce, Horseradish
Zombie
Gold Rum, Dark Rum, Overproof Rum, Lime Juice, Falernum, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters
Gin Fizz
Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White, Soda Water
Rob Roy
Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters
Bramble
Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Creme de Mure
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine
Casino
Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Orange Bitters
Singapore Sling
Gin, Cherry Heering, Bénédictine, Triple Sec, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco, Aperol, Soda Water
Piña Colada
White Rum, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice
Long Island Iced Tea
Vodka, Gin, White Rum, Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Cola
Pornstar Martini
Vanilla Vodka, Passion Fruit Liqueur (Passoã), Passion Fruit Puree, Lime Juice, Vanilla Simple Syrup, Prosecco (sidecar)
Gin & Tonic
Gin, Tonic Water
Hugo Spritz
Prosecco, Elderflower Liqueur (St-Germain), Soda Water, Lime Juice
Negroni Sbagliato
Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Prosecco
Bellini
White Peach Puree, Prosecco
Irish Coffee
Irish Whiskey, Hot Coffee, Demerara Sugar, Lightly Whipped Cream
Hot Toddy
Bourbon or Scotch, Honey, Lemon Juice, Hot Water
Rum Runner
Dark Rum, Blackberry Liqueur, Banana Liqueur, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine, Overproof Rum (float)
Hurricane
Dark Jamaican Rum, White Rum, Passion Fruit Syrup, Lemon Juice
Painkiller
Pusser's Navy Rum, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Coconut Cream
Navy Grog
Dark Jamaican Rum, Demerara Rum, White Rum, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Honey Syrup, Allspice Dram, Soda Water
Jungle Juice
Vodka, White Rum, Grain Alcohol (Everclear), Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Lemonade, Fresh Fruit (sliced oranges, Sugar
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