Classic Cocktail Recipes

Martini

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Dry Vermouth
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

Old-Fashioned

BASE: Rye

• 2 oz Rye
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Water
• Orange Peel for garnishment

Manhattan

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth

• 2 oz Rye
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 3 Brandied Cherries

Negroni

BASE: Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

• 1 oz Gin
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Orange Peel for garnishment

Margarita

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

BASE: Light Rum

• 2 oz Light Rum
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Lime Wheel for garnishment

Whiskey Sour

BASE: Bourbon

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 1/2 oz Egg White

Gin And Tonic

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• Tonic Water (top off)
• Lime Wedge for garnishment

Martinez

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

Sazerac

BASE: Rye, Absinthe

• 2 oz Rye
• 1 dash Absinthe
• 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
• Soda Water
• 1 tsp Sugar
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

SideCar

BASE: Cognac

• 2 oz Cognac
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Cointreau
• Orange Peel for garnishment
• 1 Sugar

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

Absinthe Frappé

BASE: Absinthe

• 1 oz Absinthe
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 oz Water
• Mint Sprig for garnishment

Adonis

BASE: Fino Sherry, Sweet Vermouth

• 2 oz Fino Sherry
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Orange Peel for garnishment

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

Alaska

BASE: Gin

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse
• 1 dash Orange Bitters
• Orange Twist for garnishment

Americano

BASE: Campari, Sweet Vermouth

• 1 1/2 oz Campari
• 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Soda Water (top off)
• Orange Slice for garnishment

Aperol Spritz

BASE: Aperol

• 1 oz Aperol
• 2 oz Dry Prosecco
• 1 oz Soda Water
• Orange Slice for garnishment

Aviation

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

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

Bee's Knees

BASE: Gin

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
• Lemon Wheel for garnishment

Bicicletta

BASE: Campari

• 2 oz Campari
• 3 oz Dry White Wine
• Soda Water (top off)
• Orange Wheels for garnishment

Bijou

BASE: Gin, Sweet Vermouth

• 1 oz Gin
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
• 1 dash Orange Bitters
• Brandied Cherry for garnishment

Black Russian

BASE: Vodka

• 2 oz Vodka
• 1 oz Coffee Liqueur

Black Velvet

BASE: Guinness

• 3 oz Guinness
• 3 oz Champagne

Blood and Sand

BASE: Blended Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

• 1 oz Blended Scotch
• 1 oz Cherry Heering
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 1 oz Orange Juice

Bloody Mary

BASE: Vodka

• 2 oz Vodka
• 4 oz Tomato Juice
• 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
• 2 dashes Hot Sauce
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Celery Stalk for garnishment

Boulevardier

BASE: Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

• 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• Orange Peel for garnishment

Bramble

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 1/2 oz Crème de Mûre
• Blackberries for garnishment
• Lemon Slices for garnishment

Brandy Alexander

BASE: Cognac

• 1 1/2 oz Cognac
• 1 oz Crème de Cacao
• 1 oz Heavy Cream
• 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment

Brandy Crusta

BASE: Cognac

• 2 oz Cognac
• 1/4 oz Orange Curaçao
• 1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
• Lemon Wheel for garnishment

Brooklyn

BASE: Rye

• 2 oz Rye
• 1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
• 1/4 oz Amer Picon

Brown Derby

BASE: Bourbon

• 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice
• 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
• Grapefruit Peel for garnishment

Caipirinha

BASE: Cachaça

• 2 oz Cachaça
• 2 tsp Sugar
• 1 Lime (quartered)
• Lime Wheel for garnishment

Champagne Cocktail

BASE: Champagne

• Champagne
• 1 barspoon Sugar
• 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

Charles Dickens's Punch

BASE: Rum, Cognac

• 2 cups Rum
• 1 1/2 cups Cognac
• 5 cups Black Tea
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 3 Lemon Juice
• Lemon Slices for garnishment
• Orange Slices for garnishment
• Grated Nutmeg for garnishment

Chartreuse Swizzle

BASE: Green Chartreuse

• 1 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Coconut Cream
• Mint Sprig for garnishment

Clover Club

BASE: Gin

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
• 1/2 oz Scant Simple Syrup
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/4 oz Egg White
• 4 Raspberries

Corpse Reviver No. 2

BASE: Gin, Absinthe

• 1 oz Gin
• 1 dash Absinthe
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 1 oz Lillet Blanc
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

Cosmopolitan

BASE: Vodka

• 1 1/2 oz Vodka
• 3/4 oz Triple Sec
• 3/4 oz Cranberry Juice
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• Orange Peel for garnishment

Daniel Webster's Punch

BASE: Jamaican Rum, Cognac, Dry Oloroso Sherry

• 3/4 cup Jamaican Rum
• 3/4 cup Cognac
• 3/4 cup Dry Oloroso Sherry
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 3 Lemons
• 2 cups Black Tea
• 1 1/2 cups Red Wine
• Champagne (top off)
• Fruit Embellished Ice Ring for garnishment

Dark 'n' Stormy

BASE: Blackstrap Rum

• 2 oz Blackstrap Rum
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 4 oz Dry, Spicy Ginger Beer
• Lime Wheel for garnishment

De La Louisiane

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Absinthe

• 2 oz Rye
• 3/4 oz Bénédictine
• 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 3 dashes Absinthe
• 3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
• Brandied Cherry for garnishment

Death In The Afternoon

BASE: Absinthe

• 1/2 oz Absinthe
• 1 dash Simple Syrup
• Champagne (top off)

Espresso Martini

BASE: Vodka

• 2 oz Vodka
• 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
• 1 oz Espresso
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Coffee Beans for garnishment

Florodora

BASE: Gin

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 4 Raspberries
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Ginger Ale (top off)
• Orange Wheel for garnishment
• Lime Wheel for garnishment
• A Raspberry for garnishment

French 75

BASE: Cognac

• 2 oz Cognac
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 oz Champagne
• Long, Curly Lemon Peel for garnishment

French Martini

BASE: Vodka

• 1 3/4 oz Vodka
• 1/2 oz Chambord
• 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
• Raspberry for garnishment

Garibaldi

BASE: Campari

• 1 1/2 oz Campari
• 4 oz Orange Juice
• Orange Wedge for garnishment

Gibson

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Dry Vermouth
• Cocktail Onion for garnishment

Gimlet

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Lime Wheel for garnishment

Gin Daisy

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Orange Liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• Soda Water (top off)
• Lemon Wheel for garnishment

Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Soda Water (top off)

Gin Rickey

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• Soda Water (top off)
• Lime Wheel for garnishment

Gin Sour

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

Hanky Panky

BASE: Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Fernet-Branca

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 1/4 oz Fernet-Branca
• Orange Peel for garnishment

Hemingway Daiquiri

BASE: White Rum

• 2 oz White Rum
• 1/2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
• Lime Wheel for garnishment

Hot Toddy

BASE: Blended Scotch

• 2 oz Blended Scotch
• 1/3 oz Honey
• 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 2 oz Boiling Water
• 3 Dried Cloves
• Lemon Wheel for garnishment
• Cinnamon Stick for garnishment

Improved Whiskey Cocktail

BASE: Bourbon, Absinthe

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 barspoon Maraschino Liqueur
• 1 dash Absinthe
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• 1 dash Peychaud's Bitters
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

Jack Rose

BASE: Apple Brandy

• 2 oz Apple Brandy
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

Japanese Cocktail

BASE: Cognac

• 2 oz Cognac
• 1/2 oz Orgeat
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

John Collins

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• Soda Water (top off)
• Apple Slice for garnishment
• Brandied Cherry for garnishment

Kir Royale

BASE: Dry Champagne

• 1/2 oz Crème de Cassis
• 4 oz Dry Champagne
• Orange Twist for garnishment

Last Word

BASE: Gin

• 3/4 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
• Brandied Cherry for garnishment

Mai Tai

BASE: White Rhum Agricole, Gold Rum, Aged Rum, Plantation Rum

• 1/2 oz White Rhum Agricole
• 1/2 oz Gold Rum
• 1/2 oz Aged Rum
• 1/2 oz Plantation Rum
• 1/2 oz Clément Créole Shrubb
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Orgeat
• Lime Wheel for garnishment
• 6 Mint Leaves

Millionaire Cocktail

BASE: Bourbon, Absinthe

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Grand Marnier
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 4 dashes Absinthe
• 1 oz Egg White
• Grated Nutmeg for garnishment

Mint Julep

BASE: Bourbon

• 2 oz Bourbon
• Mint Sprig for garnishment
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• Bouquet of Mint for garnishment

Mojito

BASE: Light Rum

• 2 oz Light Rum
• 2 Mint Sprigs
• 2 tsp Sugar
• 1 Lime
• Soda Water (top off)
• Mint Sprig for garnishment
• Lime Slice for garnishment

Moscow Mule

BASE: Vodka

• 2 oz Vodka
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 4 oz Ginger Beer
• Lime Wheel for garnishment

New York Sour

BASE: Bourbon

• 2 oz Bourbon
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1/4 oz Red Wine

Old Cuban

BASE: Aged Rum

• 1 1/2 oz Aged Rum
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 1 1/2 oz Champagne
• Mint Sprig for garnishment

Old Pal

BASE: Rye, Campari

• 1 oz Rye
• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz Dry Vermouth
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

Paloma

BASE: Tequila

• 2 oz Tequila
• 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
• Soda Water (top off)
• Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment

Paper Plane

BASE: Bourbon, Aperol

• 3/4 oz Bourbon
• 3/4 oz Aperol
• 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice

Pegu Club

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Dry Curaçao
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• 1 dash Orange Bitters
• Lime Peel for garnishment

Penicillin

BASE: Blended Scotch, Islay Scotch

• 2 oz Blended Scotch
• 1/4 oz Islay Scotch
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/3 oz Honey Syrup
• 1/3 oz Ginger Syrup
• Candied Ginger for garnishment

Perfect Manhattan

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth

• 2 oz Rye
• 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 Brandied Cherries

Philadelphia Fish House Punch

BASE: Jamaican Rum, Cognac, Peach Brandy

• 2 cups Jamaican Rum
• 1 cup Cognac
• 2 cups Black Tea
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 2 Lemons
• 1/4 cup Peach Brandy
• Grapefruit Peel for garnishment
• Lemon Wheels for garnishment

Pimm's Cup

BASE: Pimm's No.1

• 2 oz Pimm's No.1
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Soda Water (top off)
• Cucumber Spear for garnishment
• Mint Sprig for garnishment
• Seasonal Berries for garnishment

Piña Colada

BASE: Rum

• 2 oz Rum
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 1 oz Coconut Cream
• 1 oz Coconut Milk
• Pineapple Wedge for garnishment

Pisco Sour

BASE: Pisco

• 2 oz Pisco
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 1/2 oz Egg White
• 0 dash Angostura Bitters

Planter's Punch

BASE: Dark Caribbean Rum

• 1 1/2 oz Dark Caribbean Rum
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Orange Juice
• 1 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1/4 oz Grenadine
• 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
• Pineapple Slice for garnishment
• Citrus Wheels for garnishment

Queen's Park Swizzle

BASE: Demerara Rum

• 2 oz Demerara Rum
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Mint Sprig for garnishment

Ramos Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 dashes Orange Flower Water
• 1 oz Cream
• 1 oz Egg White
• 2 oz Soda Water
• Lime Peel for garnishment

Rob Roy

BASE: Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

• 2 oz Scotch
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Brandied Cherry for garnishment

Sea Breeze

BASE: Vodka

• 1 1/2 oz Vodka
• 2 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice
• 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
• Charred Lime Wheel for garnishment
• 1 Mint Leaves

Sherry Cobbler

BASE: Sherry

• 3 1/2 oz Sherry
• Orange Slices for garnishment
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• Seasonal Berries for garnishment
• Mint Sprig for garnishment

Sherry Flip

BASE: Oloroso Sherry

• 2 oz Oloroso Sherry
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 Whole Egg
• Grated Nutmeg for garnishment

Singapore Sling

BASE: Gin

• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 1/4 oz Cherry Heering
• 1/4 oz Cointreau
• 1/4 oz Bénédictine
• 1 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1/4 oz Grenadine
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• 2 oz Soda Water
• Brandied Cherry for garnishment
• Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
• Mint Sprig for garnishment

Sloe Gin Fizz

BASE: Gin

• 3/4 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz Sloe Gin
• 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 oz Soda Water
• 1 oz Egg White

Southside

BASE: Gin

• 2 oz Gin
• 8 Mint Leaves
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 dash Orange Bitters
• Mint Sprig for garnishment

Stinger

BASE: Cognac

• 2 oz Cognac
• 3/4 oz Crème de Menthe
• Bouquet of Mint for garnishment

Stone Fence

BASE: Dark Rum

• 2 oz Dark Rum
• 5 oz Apple Cider
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• Mint Sprig for garnishment
• Grated Nutmeg for garnishment

Tequila Sunrise

BASE: Tequila

• 2 oz Tequila
• 4 oz Orange Juice
• 1/2 oz Grenadine
• Orange Slice for garnishment
• Maraschino Cherry for garnishment

Ti' Punch

BASE: Rhum Agricole

• 2 oz Rhum Agricole
• Cane Syrup
• Lime Wedge for garnishment
• Lime Peel Coin for garnishment

Tuxedo

BASE: Gin, Fino Sherry

• 2 oz Gin
• 1 oz Fino Sherry
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
• Orange Peel for garnishment

Vesper

BASE: Gin, Vodka

• 3 oz Gin
• 1 oz Vodka
• 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

Vieux Carré

BASE: Rye, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth

• 1 oz Rye
• 1 oz Cognac
• 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 1/4 oz Bénédictine
• 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Lemon Peel for garnishment

Whiskey Smash

BASE: Bourbon

• 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
• Mint Sprig for garnishment
• 2 dashes Simple Syrup
• 2 Lemon Wheels
• Lemon Wheel for garnishment

Widow's Kiss

BASE: Apple Brandy

• 1 1/2 oz Apple Brandy
• 2/3 oz Bénédictine
• 2/3 oz Yellow Chartreuse
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 2 Brandied Cherries

Yellow Bird

BASE: White Rum, Dark Rum

• 1 oz White Rum
• 1 oz Dark Rum
• 1/4 oz Galliano
• 1/2 oz Lime Juice
• 1 1/4 oz Orange Juice
• Orange Wedge for garnishment
• Brandied Cherry for garnishment
• Pineapple Wedge for garnishment

Zombie

BASE: Jamaican Rum, Puerto Rican Rum, 151 Proof Rum, Absinthe

• 1 1/2 oz Jamaican Rum
• 1 1/2 oz Puerto Rican Rum
• 1 oz 151 Proof Rum
• 1/2 oz Don's Mix
• 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Grenadine
• 2 dashes Absinthe
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• Mint Sprig for garnishment