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Classic Cocktail Recipes

This collection is a solid place to start if you want well-known drinks that have stayed popular for a reason.

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Martini Cocktails
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The Martini: An Icon of Cocktail Elegance

Martini

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Old Fashioned: A Timeless Classic

Old-Fashioned

IBA

BASE: Rye

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Water
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Manhattan: A Timeless Whiskey Classic

Manhattan

IBA

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 3 Brandied Cherries
The Negroni: A Bitter-Sweet Italian Classic

Negroni

IBA

BASE: Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Margarita: A Refreshing Tequila Classic

Margarita

IBA

BASE: Blanco Tequila

  • 1 1/2 oz Blanco Tequila
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Agave Nectar
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
  • 1 Salt
Daiquiri: The Quintessence of Rum Cocktails

Daiquiri

IBA

BASE: Light Rum

  • 2 oz Light Rum
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
Whiskey Sour: The Classic American Cocktail

Whiskey Sour

IBA

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Egg White
The Gin and Tonic: A Refreshing Tale of Malaria Prevention

Gin And Tonic

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • Tonic Water (top off)
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
The Martinez Cocktail: A Stirred Slice of History

Martinez

IBA

BASE: Gin, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 tsp Maraschino Liqueur
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Sazerac: A Timeless Tribute to New Orleans

Sazerac

IBA

BASE: Rye, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • Soda Water
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
Sidecar: A Journey Through Time and Flavor

SideCar

IBA

BASE: Cognac

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
  • 1 Sugar
Tom Collins: Old Tom Roots in a Classic Gin Highball

Tom Collins

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
The Absinthe Frappé: A New Orleans Classic

Absinthe Frappé

BASE: Absinthe

  • 1 oz Absinthe
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 2 oz Water
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
The Adonis Cocktail: A New York Legend

Adonis

BASE: Fino Sherry, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Fino Sherry
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The AirMail Cocktail: A Sparkling Tribute to Aviation

AirMail

BASE: Gold Rum

  • 1 1/2 oz Gold Rum
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
  • Champagne (top off)
  • Lime Peel for garnishment
The Alaska: Cold Precision in Gin and Chartreuse

Alaska

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • Orange Twist for garnishment
The Americano Cocktail: A Timeless Italian Classic

Americano

IBA

BASE: Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Campari
  • 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Aperol Spritz: A Taste of Italian Sunshine

Aperol Spritz

BASE: Aperol

  • 1 oz Aperol
  • 2 oz Dry Prosecco
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Aviation Cocktail: A Sky-High Elixir

Aviation

IBA

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Crème de Violette
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Bamboo Cocktail: A Zen Elixir

Bamboo

BASE: Fino Sherry

  • 1 1/2 oz Fino Sherry
  • 1 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 1 1/2 tsp Rich Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment

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