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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 Mimosa: The Ritual of a Bright Morning

Mimosa

BASE: Champagne

  • 3 oz Champagne
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
Daiquiri: The Quintessence of Rum Cocktails

Daiquiri

BASE: Light Rum

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

Whiskey Sour

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Egg White
The Negroni: A Bitter-Sweet Italian Classic

Negroni

BASE: Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
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 Screwdriver: Bright Utility, Timeless Appeal

Screwdriver

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • Orange Juice (top off)
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
Dark 'n' Stormy: Bermuda's Signature Cocktail

Dark 'n' Stormy

BASE: Blackstrap Rum

  • 2 oz Blackstrap Rum
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 oz Dry, Spicy Ginger Beer
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Americano Cocktail: A Timeless Italian Classic

Americano

BASE: Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Campari
  • 1 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Orange Slice 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 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 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 Angel Face: Orchard Elegance with a Potent Core

Angel Face

BASE: Gin, Apple Brandy

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Apple Brandy
  • 1 oz Apricot Liqueur
  • Apple Slice for garnishment
The B-52: The Iconic Layered After-Dinner Shot

B-52

BASE:

  • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Irish Cream
  • 1/2 oz Orange Liqueur
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 Bee's Knees Cocktail: A Roaring Twenties Delight

Bee's Knees

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
  • Lemon Wheel 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 Black Russian: Dark Coffee Simplicity in Two Parts

Black Russian

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
Black Velvet: A Cocktail of Mourning Turned Celebration

Black Velvet

BASE: Guinness

  • 3 oz Guinness
  • 3 oz Champagne
Blood and Sand: A Scotch Whisky Classic

Blood and Sand

BASE: Blended Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Blended Scotch
  • 1 oz Cherry Heering
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
The Bobby Burns: Scotch Nightcap with Poetic Depth

Bobby Burns

BASE: Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 oz Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Bénédictine
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Boulevardier Cocktail: A Negroni's Bourbon Cousin

Boulevardier

BASE: Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Bourbon Milk Punch: Bourbon Comfort in an Opaque, Old-School Form

Bourbon Milk Punch

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Brandy Alexander: Creamy, Confident, and Classically Refined

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
The Brandy Milk Punch: Creamy Comfort in a Glass

Brandy Milk Punch

BASE: Cognac

  • 1 1/2 oz Cognac
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Brooklyn Cocktail: A Timeless Classic

Brooklyn

BASE: Rye

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Amer Picon
The Brown Derby Cocktail: A Hollywood Classic

Brown Derby

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup
  • Grapefruit Peel 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 Caipiroska: The Vodka Branch of a Brazilian Classic

Caipiroska

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 Lime (quartered)
  • 2 tsp Sugar
The Campari Soda: The Minimalist Aperitivo

Campari Soda

BASE: Campari

  • 2 oz Campari
  • 3 oz Soda Water
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Campari Spritz: A Sharper Take on the Italian Spritz

Campari Spritz

BASE: Campari

  • 2 oz Campari
  • 3 oz Dry Prosecco
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • Orange Slice 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
Champagne Cocktail: A Timeless Elegance

Champagne Cocktail

BASE: Champagne

  • Champagne
  • 1 barspoon Sugar
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
Death in the Afternoon: A Potent Pairing

Death In The Afternoon

BASE: Absinthe

  • 1/2 oz Absinthe
  • 1 dash Simple Syrup
  • Champagne (top off)
The Dirty Martini: The Savory Side of Martini Culture

Dirty Martini

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Olive Brine
  • Cocktail Olives 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 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 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 Garibaldi Cocktail: A Toast to Italian Unification

Garibaldi

BASE: Campari

  • 1 1/2 oz Campari
  • 4 oz Orange Juice
  • Orange Wedge for garnishment
The Gibson Cocktail: A Martini's Elegant Cousin

Gibson

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Dry Vermouth
  • Cocktail Onion for garnishment
The Gimlet Cocktail: A Sip of Naval History

Gimlet

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Gin Rickey: A Refreshing Highball with a Political Twist

Gin Rickey

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • Soda Water (top off)
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Gin Sour: A Classic Cocktail with a Tangy Twist

Gin Sour

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Godfather Cocktail: Quiet Power in Two Parts

Godfather

BASE: Scotch

  • 2 oz Scotch
  • 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Godmother: Almond Softness with a Vodka Backbone

Godmother

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Golden Dream Cocktail: Velvet Citrus Dessert Elegance

Golden Dream

BASE: Galliano

  • 1 oz Galliano
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 1/4 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Cream
The Hanky Panky: Ada Coleman's Bitter-Herbal Signature

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
The Horse's Neck Cocktail: Classic Highball with Signature Citrus Spiral

Horse's Neck

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 4 oz Ginger Ale
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Long, Curly Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Jack Rose: Apple Brandy, Citrus, and Grenadine in Pre-Prohibition Balance

Jack Rose

BASE: Apple Brandy

  • 2 oz Apple Brandy
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Japanese Cocktail: An American Classic with an International Name

Japanese Cocktail

BASE: Cognac

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 1/2 oz Orgeat
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Japanese Highball: Precision, Clarity, and Lift

Japanese Highball

BASE: Japanese Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz Japanese Whiskey
  • 3 1/2 oz Soda Water
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Kamikaze: Sharp, Fast, and Electric

Kamikaze

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Triple Sec
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
The Kingston Negroni: Jamaican Rum Meets a Bitter Classic

Kingston Negroni

BASE: Jamaican Rum, Sweet Vermouth, Campari

  • 1 oz Jamaican Rum
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz Campari
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
The Kir Royale: Cassis and Champagne in Formal Dress

Kir Royale

BASE: Dry Champagne

  • 1/2 oz Crème de Cassis
  • 4 oz Dry Champagne
  • Orange Twist for garnishment
The Manhattan: A Timeless Whiskey Classic

Manhattan

BASE: Rye, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 3 Brandied Cherries
The Mint Julep: A Refreshing Bourbon Classic

Mint Julep

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Mudslide: Creamy Coffee Indulgence on the Rocks

Mudslide

BASE: Vodka

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Irish Cream
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
The Naked and Famous Cocktail: Equal-Parts Modern Fire

Naked and Famous

BASE: Mezcal, Aperol

  • 3/4 oz Mezcal
  • 3/4 oz Aperol
  • 3/4 oz Yellow Chartreuse
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
The Negroni Sbagliato: A Sparkling Twist on a Classic

Negroni Sbagliato

BASE: Prosecco, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

  • 3 oz Prosecco
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The New York Sour: A Whiskey Cocktail with a Wine Twist

New York Sour

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 oz Red Wine
The Old Pal: A Toast to Friendship and Whiskey

Old Pal

BASE: Rye, Campari

  • 1 oz Rye
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Dry Vermouth
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Paper Plane: The Equal-Parts Revolution Takes Flight

Paper Plane

BASE: Bourbon, Aperol

  • 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Aperol
  • 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
The Revolver: The Beatles-Inspired Bourbon Revolution

Revolver

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Rob Roy: A Scotch-Infused Salute to a Scottish Hero

Rob Roy

BASE: Scotch, Sweet Vermouth

  • 2 oz Scotch
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Rusty Nail: Two-Spirit Minimalist Power

Rusty Nail

BASE: Blended Scotch

  • 1 1/2 oz Blended Scotch
  • 3/4 oz Drambuie
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Seven and Seven Cocktail: Easygoing American Highball

Seven and Seven

BASE: American Blended Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz American Blended Whiskey
  • 3 1/2 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
  • Lemon Wedge for garnishment
The Sherry Flip: A Velvety Whisper of History

Sherry Flip

BASE: Oloroso Sherry

  • 2 oz Oloroso Sherry
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 Whole Egg
  • Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Stinger: Brandy and Mint with Old-Hotel Precision

Stinger

BASE: Cognac

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 3/4 oz Crème de Menthe
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
Ti Punch: The Spirit of the French Caribbean in a Glass

Ti' Punch

BASE: Rhum Agricole

  • 2 oz Rhum Agricole
  • Cane Syrup
  • Lime Wedge for garnishment
  • Lime Peel Coin for garnishment
The Trinidad Sour Cocktail: The Bitters-Forward Rule Breaker

Trinidad Sour

BASE: Rye

  • 1 1/2 oz Angostura Bitters
  • 1/2 oz Rye
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz Orgeat
The Tuxedo: A Cocktail Dressed in Sophistication

Tuxedo

BASE: Gin, Fino Sherry

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Fino Sherry
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Vesper: A Cocktail of Espionage Elegance

Vesper

BASE: Gin, Vodka

  • 3 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Whiskey Highball: Lift, Chill, and Everyday Elegance

Whiskey Highball

BASE: Tennessee Whiskey

  • 2 oz Tennessee Whiskey
  • 4 oz Soda Water
  • Lemon Twist for garnishment
The White Negroni: When Florence Goes French

White Negroni

BASE: Gin

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Lillet Blanc
  • 1 oz Suze
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The White Russian: The Dude's Drink of Choice

White Russian

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream