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The Margarita: A Refreshing Tequila Classic

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
The Mojito: A Cuban Classic

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
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
French 75: A Toast to History

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
The Paloma: A Refreshing Tequila Classic

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
The Mai Tai: A Tropical Tiki Classic

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
The Piña Colada: A Taste of Puerto Rican Paradise

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
The Mimosa: The Ritual of a Bright Morning

Mimosa

BASE: Champagne

  • 3 oz Champagne
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Sex on the Beach Cocktail: Bold, Bright, and Beachside

Sex on the Beach

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Pineapple Slice for garnishment
  • Cranberries for garnishment
The Tequila Sunrise: The Drink That Painted California Pink

Tequila Sunrise

BASE: Tequila

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 4 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
  • Maraschino Cherry 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 Ancient Mariner: A Poetic Voyage of Spice and Sea Air

Ancient Mariner

BASE: Demerara Rum, Blackstrap Rum

  • 1 oz Demerara Rum
  • 1 oz Blackstrap Rum
  • 1/4 oz Allspice Dram
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz White Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • Scored Lime Wedge for garnishment
The Bahama Mama: Tropical Rum Punch in a Party Register

Bahama Mama

BASE: Jamaican Rum, Dark Overproof Rum

  • 1 oz Jamaican Rum
  • 1 oz Dark Overproof Rum
  • 1/2 oz Coconut Rum Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 3 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
The Batanga Cocktail: Tequila-Cantina Classic

Batanga

BASE: Tequila

  • 1 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 oz Cola
  • 1 pinch Salt
The Bay Breeze: Pineapple Softness in the Cranberry Highball Family

Bay Breeze

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 2 2/3 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 1/4 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Bellini: Venetian Brunch Sparkle

Bellini

BASE: Prosecco

  • 2 oz Prosecco
  • 2 oz Peach Purée
  • 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
The Bermuda Rum Swizzle: Island Punch Energy in a Frosted Glass

Bermuda Rum Swizzle

BASE: Blackstrap Rum, Gold Rum

  • 1 oz Blackstrap Rum
  • 1 oz Gold Rum
  • 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Bicicletta Cocktail: A Breezy Italian Sip

Bicicletta

BASE: Campari

  • 2 oz Campari
  • 3 oz Dry White Wine
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Orange Wheels for garnishment
The Blue Hawaiian: Waikiki Color and Tropical Ease

Blue Hawaiian

BASE: Light Rum

  • 1 1/2 oz Light Rum
  • 1 1/4 oz Blue Curaçao
  • 1 oz Coconut Cream
  • 3 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/3 oz Lime Juice
  • Gummy Starfish for garnishment
  • Thyme Sprig for garnishment
The Blue Lagoon: Electric Color, Easy Citrus Lift

Blue Lagoon

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 1/2 oz Blue Curaçao
  • 1/3 oz Lime Juice
  • Lemon-Lime Soda (top off)
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
Caipirinha: Brazil's Spirited National Cocktail

Caipirinha

BASE: Cachaça

  • 2 oz Cachaça
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 Lime (quartered)
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Cape Codder: Coastal Cranberry Simplicity

Cape Codder

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 4 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
The Cobras Fang: Sharp Tiki With a Darker Bite

Cobra's Fang

BASE: Dark Jamaican Rum, 151 Proof Demerara Rum, Absinthe

  • 1 1/2 oz Dark Jamaican Rum
  • 1/2 oz 151 Proof Demerara Rum
  • 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum
  • 1/2 oz Fassionola Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
  • 2 Brandied Cherries
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Cuba Libre: The Highball of Freedom

Cuba Libre

BASE: Gold Rum

  • 1 oz Gold Rum
  • 2 1/2 oz Cola
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Fernandito: Córdoba’s Legendary Fernet Cocktail

Fernandito

BASE: Fernet-Branca

  • 2 oz Fernet-Branca
  • 4 1/2 oz Cola
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Fog Cutter: Tiki's Multi-Spirit Escape Plan

Fog Cutter

BASE: Light Rum, Cognac, Gin, Sherry

  • 1 1/2 oz Light Rum
  • 1/2 oz Cognac
  • 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Orgeat
  • 1/2 oz Sherry
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
The French Martini: Berry Liqueur, Pineapple, and the Martini Boom

French Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 3/4 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Chambord
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Raspberry for garnishment
The Frozen Negroni: When Florence Meets the Freezer

Frozen Negroni

BASE: Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1/2 oz Water
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Fuzzy Navel: A Soft-Spoken 1980s Staple

Fuzzy Navel

BASE:

  • 2 1/2 oz Peach Liqueur
  • 3 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Gin Basil Smash: Botanical Snap with Fresh Basil

Gin Basil Smash

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 10 Basil Leafs
  • Basil Sprig for garnishment
The Harvey Wallbanger Cocktail: Retro Highball with a Rebellious Streak

Harvey Wallbanger

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/4 oz Vodka
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Galliano
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
  • Maraschino Cherry for garnishment
The Hibiscus Punch Royale: The Red Flower's Royal Treatment

Hibiscus Punch Royale

BASE: Aged Rum

  • 2 oz Aged Rum
  • 1 oz Hibiscus Tea
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz Champagne
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Hurricane: New Orleans Storm in a Glass

Hurricane

BASE: Light Rum, Dark Rum

  • 1 3/4 oz Light Rum
  • 1 3/4 oz Dark Rum
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/4 oz Passion Fruit Syrup
  • 1 tsp Grenadine
  • 1/4 tsp Simple Syrup
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Jungle Bird: A Tropical Rum Cocktail

Jungle Bird

BASE: Rum, Campari

  • 1 1/2 oz Rum
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Campari
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
The Lemon Drop Martini: Sweet-Tart Citrus from the Modern Martini Era

Lemon Drop Martini

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
Lynchburg Lemonade: Tennessee Whiskey in a Bright, Effervescent Frame

Lynchburg Lemonade

BASE: Tennessee Whiskey

  • 1 1/4 oz Tennessee Whiskey
  • 3/4 oz Triple Sec
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon-Lime Soda (top off)
  • Lemon Wheels for garnishment
The Mexican Firing Squad: A Tequila Tale of Adventure

Mexican Firing Squad

BASE: Tequila

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Grenadine
  • 5 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Michelada: A Spicy and Refreshing Beer Cocktail

Michelada

BASE: Mexican Beer

  • 3 oz Tomato Juice
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • Mexican Beer (top off)
  • 5 dashes Hot Sauce
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
The Midori Sour: Neon-Era Sweetness with Modern Balance

Midori Sour

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 oz Midori
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Moscow Mule: A Refreshing Vodka Classic

Moscow Mule

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 oz Ginger Beer
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Old Cuban: The Mojito Gets a French Kiss

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
The Painkiller: A Sip of Tropical History

Pain Killer

BASE: Virgin Islands Rum

  • 1 1/2 oz Virgin Islands Rum
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 3/4 oz Coconut Cream
  • Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
Planter's Punch: A Caribbean Classic

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
The Rum Runner: Florida Tropicality with Darker Fruit Notes

Rum Runner

BASE: Jamaican Rum, Gold Rum

  • 1 oz Jamaican Rum
  • 1 oz Gold Rum
  • 1 oz Banana Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Crème de Mûre
  • 2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
  • Pineapple Frond for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Salty Dog Cocktail: Citrus Snap with a Saline Edge

Salty Dog

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 2 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 dashes Grapefruit Bitters
  • Grapefruit Wheel for garnishment
  • 1 pinch Salt
The Sangria Cocktail: A Communal Pour of Fruit and Wine

Sangria

BASE: Spanish Brandy

  • 1/2 oz Spanish Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Dry Curaçao
  • 3 oz Dry Red Wine
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Syrup
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • 2 Orange Slices
  • 2 Lemon Slices
  • 6 Strawberry Slices
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Saturn Cocktail: Space-Age Tiki Elegance

Saturn

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Passion Fruit Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum
  • 1/2 oz Orgeat
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Scorpion Bowl: A Festive Concoction for Celebratory Gatherings

Scorpion Bowl

BASE: Aged Rum, Cognac

  • 10 oz Aged Rum
  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 3 oz Orgeat
  • 4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • Grated Cinnamon for garnishment
  • Cinnamon Stick for garnishment
  • Grapefruit Peel for garnishment
  • Orchids for garnishment
  • Flaming Lime Shell for garnishment
The Screwdriver: Bright Utility, Timeless Appeal

Screwdriver

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • Orange Juice (top off)
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Sea Breeze: Cranberry, Grapefruit, and Coastal Lift

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
Singapore Sling: A Tropical Elixir with a Dash of History

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
The Spicy Margarita: Bright Citrus with a Peppery Edge

Spicy Margarita

BASE: Blanco Tequila

  • 2 oz Blanco Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Agave Nectar
  • 2 Jalapeno Coins (seeds removed)
  • Jalapeno Coins (seeds removed) for garnishment
  • 1 Lime Wedge
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Three Dots and a Dash Cocktail: Victory-Code Tiki Icon

Three Dots and a Dash

BASE: Rhum Agricole, Blended Aged Rum

  • 1 1/2 oz Rhum Agricole
  • 1/2 oz Blended Aged Rum
  • 1/4 oz Velvet Falernum
  • 1/4 oz Allspice Dram
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Honey Syrup
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • 3 Brandied Cherries
  • Pineapple Frond for garnishment
The Zombie: A Tiki Classic with a Potent Punch

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