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Classic Cocktails

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59 recipes

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Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple

Non-alcoholic / Mocktail

A classic non-alcoholic drink named after the child actress, made with ginger ale, grenadine, and orange juice. Beloved by all ages.

non-alcoholicmocktailgrenadine
4 ingredients
Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer

Non-alcoholic / Mocktail

A timeless half-iced-tea, half-lemonade mocktail named after the legendary golfer. Refreshing, simple, and endlessly satisfying.

non-alcoholicmocktailiced tea
3 ingredients
Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

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An Old Fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters and water, adding whiskey or, less commonly, brandy, and garnishing with orange slice or zest and a cocktail cherry.

whiskeyalcoholicclassic
4 ingredients
Negroni

Negroni

Cocktail

A Negroni is an Italian cocktail, made of one part gin, one part vermouth rosso, and one part Campari, garnished with orange peel.

ginalcoholicclassic
3 ingredients
Manhattan

Manhattan

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A Manhattan is a cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. It is commonly garnished with a Maraschino cherry.

whiskeyalcoholicclassic
3 ingredients
Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Cocktail

A cosmopolitan, or informally a cosmo, is a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice.

vodkaalcoholicclassic
4 ingredients
Sidecar

Sidecar

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A sidecar is a cocktail traditionally made with Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.

cognacalcoholicclassic
3 ingredients
Tom Collins

Tom Collins

Cocktail

A Tom Collins is a cocktail made of gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and carbonated water.

ginalcoholicrefreshing
4 ingredients
Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea

Cocktail

A Long Island iced tea is a type of alcoholic mixed drink typically made with vodka, tequila, light rum, triple sec, gin, and a splash of cola.

vodkatequilarum
7 ingredients
Harvey Wallbanger

Harvey Wallbanger

Cocktail

A Harvey Wallbanger is made with vodka, Galliano, and orange juice.

vodkaalcoholicclassic
3 ingredients
French 75

French 75

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A French 75 is a cocktail made from gin, Champagne, lemon juice, and sugar.

ginchampagnealcoholic
4 ingredients
Gimlet

Gimlet

Cocktail

A gimlet is a cocktail of gin and lime juice.

ginalcoholicclassic
3 ingredients
Bee's Knees

Bee's Knees

Cocktail

The Bee's Knees is a Prohibition-era cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup.

ginalcoholicProhibition
3 ingredients
Singapore Sling

Singapore Sling

Cocktail

The Singapore Sling is a gin-based cocktail from Singapore. It was developed sometime before 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon, a bartender at the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel.

ginalcoholictropical
7 ingredients
Sazerac

Sazerac

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The Sazerac is a local variation of a cognac or whiskey cocktail, named for the Sazerac de Forge et Fils brand of cognac that was its original main ingredient.

whiskeyalcoholicclassic
4 ingredients
Boulevardier

Boulevardier

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A Boulevardier is a cocktail made with bourbon or rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Campari. It is similar to a Negroni but with whiskey instead of gin.

whiskeyalcoholicclassic
3 ingredients
Aviation

Aviation

Cocktail

The Aviation is a classic gin cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice. It is known for its distinctive purple-blue color.

ginalcoholicclassic
4 ingredients
Last Word

Last Word

Cocktail

The Last Word is a Prohibition-era cocktail made with equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice.

ginalcoholicProhibition
4 ingredients
Champagne Cocktail

Champagne Cocktail

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A Champagne cocktail is a classic cocktail using Champagne as the main ingredient. The original recipe calls for a sugar cube soaked in bitters, topped with brandy and Champagne.

champagnealcoholicclassic
4 ingredients
Rob Roy

Rob Roy

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A Rob Roy is a cocktail made with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters. It is essentially a Manhattan made with Scotch.

whiskeyalcoholicclassic
3 ingredients
Rusty Nail

Rusty Nail

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A Rusty Nail is a cocktail made by mixing Scotch whisky with Drambuie, a Scotch whisky liqueur.

whiskeyalcoholicScotch
2 ingredients
Brandy Alexander

Brandy Alexander

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A Brandy Alexander is a sweet, creamy cocktail made with cognac, brown crème de cacao, and heavy cream.

brandyalcoholiccreamy
3 ingredients
Stinger

Stinger

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A Stinger is a cocktail consisting of two parts brandy and one part white crème de menthe. It is typically served over ice or strained into a cocktail glass.

brandyalcoholicmint
2 ingredients
Between the Sheets

Between the Sheets

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Between the Sheets is a cocktail that involves brandy, rum, triple sec, and lemon juice. It is related to the Sidecar.

brandyrumalcoholic
4 ingredients
Rum and Coke

Rum and Coke

Cocktail

A Rum and Coke, also known as a Cuba Libre, is a highball cocktail consisting of cola, rum, and optionally lime juice.

rumalcoholicsimple
3 ingredients
Vieux Carré

Vieux Carré

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The Vieux Carré is a classic New Orleans cocktail made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, and bitters.

whiskeycognacalcoholic
6 ingredients
Clover Club

Clover Club

Cocktail

The Clover Club is a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, garnished with raspberries.

ginalcoholicclassic
4 ingredients
Blood and Sand

Blood and Sand

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Blood and Sand is a classic cocktail made with Scotch whisky, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, and orange juice.

whiskeyalcoholicScotch
4 ingredients
Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky

Cocktail

The Hanky Panky is a classic cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca. It was created by Ada Coleman at the Savoy Hotel in London.

ginalcoholicclassic
3 ingredients
Pink Lady

Pink Lady

Cocktail

A Pink Lady is a classic cocktail made with gin, apple brandy, grenadine, lemon juice, and egg white.

ginalcoholicclassic
5 ingredients
Corpse Reviver #2

Corpse Reviver #2

Cocktail

Corpse Reviver #2 is a classic cocktail from The Savoy Cocktail Book. It contains gin, triple sec, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, and absinthe.

ginalcoholicclassic
5 ingredients
Mezcal Negroni

Mezcal Negroni

Cocktail

A Mezcal Negroni is a smoky variation of the classic Negroni, substituting mezcal for gin. It features mezcal, sweet vermouth, and Campari.

mezcalalcoholicsmoky
3 ingredients
Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour

Cocktail

A Pisco Sour is the national drink of Peru and Chile. It is made with pisco, fresh lime or lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and Angostura bitters.

piscoalcoholicSouth American
5 ingredients
Americano

Americano

Cocktail

A classic Italian aperitif made with Campari, sweet vermouth, and a splash of club soda.

camparialcoholicItalian
3 ingredients
Vesper Martini

Vesper Martini

Cocktail

The Vesper cocktail made famous by James Bond, combining gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc.

ginvodkaalcoholic
3 ingredients
Gin Fizz

Gin Fizz

Cocktail

A classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water.

ginalcoholicfizz
4 ingredients
Planter's Punch

Planter's Punch

Cocktail

A classic tropical punch made with rum, fruit juices, and grenadine, originating in Jamaica.

rumalcoholictropical
6 ingredients
Peach Bellini

Peach Bellini

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A classic Italian cocktail originally from Harry's Bar in Venice, made with fresh peach puree and prosecco.

proseccoalcoholicpeach
2 ingredients
Black Manhattan

Black Manhattan

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A variation on the classic Manhattan substituting Averna amaro for sweet vermouth, creating a richer, more herbal drink.

ryealcoholicmanhattan
3 ingredients
Dry Manhattan

Dry Manhattan

Cocktail

A Manhattan variation made with dry vermouth instead of sweet vermouth, creating a crisper cocktail.

ryealcoholicmanhattan
3 ingredients
Rum Old Fashioned

Rum Old Fashioned

Cocktail

A tropical twist on the Old Fashioned, made with aged rum, demerara syrup, and bitters.

rumalcoholicold fashioned
4 ingredients
Oaxacan Old Fashioned

Oaxacan Old Fashioned

Cocktail

A creative twist created by Phil Ward, combining mezcal and tequila with agave syrup and mole bitters.

tequilamezcalalcoholic
4 ingredients
Golden Cadillac

Golden Cadillac

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A creamy dessert cocktail made with Galliano, white creme de cacao, and cream.

gallianoalcoholiccreamy
3 ingredients
Pink Gin

Pink Gin

Cocktail

A simple cocktail made with gin and Angostura bitters, historically served by the British Royal Navy.

ginalcoholicbitters
2 ingredients
Pimm's Cup

Pimm's Cup

Cocktail

An iconic British summer cocktail made with Pimm's No. 1, ginger ale, and fresh fruit.

Pimm'salcoholicBritish
6 ingredients
Scotch and Soda

Scotch and Soda

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A classic simple drink of Scotch whisky topped with soda water.

scotchalcoholicsimple
2 ingredients
Whiskey Ginger

Whiskey Ginger

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A simple two-ingredient cocktail of whiskey and ginger ale.

whiskeyalcoholicsimple
2 ingredients
Cointreau Margarita

Cointreau Margarita

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The classic Margarita made with Cointreau instead of generic triple sec for a more refined flavor.

tequilaalcoholicmargarita
3 ingredients
John Collins

John Collins

Cocktail

A variation of the Tom Collins using bourbon instead of gin, making it richer and more warming.

bourbonalcoholiccollins
4 ingredients
Gin Sling

Gin Sling

Cocktail

A traditional cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water.

ginalcoholicsling
4 ingredients
Whiskey Flip

Whiskey Flip

Cocktail

A classic flip cocktail made with bourbon, whole egg, and simple syrup, served in a coupe glass.

bourbonalcoholicflip
3 ingredients
Aperol Negroni

Aperol Negroni

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A lighter twist on the classic Negroni, swapping Campari for Aperol for a sweeter, less bitter flavor.

ginalcoholicaperol
3 ingredients
Tequila Old Fashioned

Tequila Old Fashioned

Cocktail

A tequila-based take on the Old Fashioned, made with reposado tequila, agave syrup, and mole bitters.

tequilaalcoholicold fashioned
3 ingredients
Rum Sour

Rum Sour

Cocktail

A refreshing sour cocktail made with rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white.

rumalcoholicsour
4 ingredients
Rum Swizzle

Rum Swizzle

Cocktail

The national drink of Bermuda, made with rum, lime juice, Falernum, Angostura bitters, and pineapple juice.

rumalcoholicBermuda
6 ingredients
Boston Sour

Boston Sour

Cocktail

A whiskey sour variant with egg white for a silky foam, garnished with bitters.

bourbonalcoholicsour
5 ingredients
Boston Sour

Boston Sour

Cocktail

A whiskey sour variant with egg white for a silky foam, garnished with bitters.

bourbonalcoholicsour
5 ingredients
Gin and Juice

Gin and Juice

Cocktail

Made famous by Snoop Dogg, this simple cocktail is gin with orange juice served over ice.

ginalcoholicorange juice
3 ingredients
Churchill Drink

Churchill Drink

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A bold, spirit-forward cocktail inspired by Winston Churchill's legendary love of Scotch whisky. It combines Scotch, sweet vermouth, Cointreau, and a splash of lime for a sophisticated sipper.

cocktailScotchwhisky
4 ingredients