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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