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10 Rum Cocktail Recipes

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Set sail on a flavorful adventure with our rum cocktail recipes. From Caribbean classics to modern mixes, these rum-based creations are sure to transport you to sandy shores and sunny skies.

 

Bacardi Cocktail

A classic rum cocktail with a tangy and sweet flavor profile, known for its simplicity and elegance.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Bacardi white rum
  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine syrup
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add Bacardi white rum, lime juice, and grenadine syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Lime wheel

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Cuba Libre

A popular and refreshing cocktail, combining rum with cola and a hint of lime, evoking the spirit of Cuba.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Rum
  • Cola
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add rum and lime juice.
  3. Top with cola.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Daiquiri

A classic Cuban cocktail, known for its simplicity and refreshing citrus flavor, made with rum, lime, and sugar.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz White rum
  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add white rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Lime wheel

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Dark ‘n’ Stormy

A classic highball cocktail known for its dark rum and ginger beer combination, offering a perfect balance of spice and sweetness.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Dark rum
  • Ginger beer
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour the dark rum over the ice.
  3. Top with ginger beer.
  4. Add lime juice if desired.
  5. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Jungle Bird

A unique tiki cocktail featuring a blend of dark rum, Campari, and tropical juices, known for its rich and complex flavor profile.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Dark rum
  • 3/4 oz Campari
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add dark rum, Campari, lime juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass filled with ice.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Pineapple wedge and leaf

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Mai Tai

A classic Polynesian-style cocktail, famous for its combination of rum, lime, and almond flavors, embodying the spirit of tropical relaxation.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Light rum
  • 1 oz Dark rum
  • 1/2 oz Orange curaçao
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 oz Orgeat syrup
  • 1/4 oz Simple syrup
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add light rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass filled with ice.
  5. Float the dark rum on top.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Mint sprig and lime wheel

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Mojito

A refreshing Cuban cocktail, famous for its combination of sweetness, citrus, and mint flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz White rum
  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 6 Mint leaves
  • Soda water
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Muddle the mint leaves and sugar in the glass.
  2. Add lime juice and rum.
  3. Fill the glass with ice.
  4. Top with soda water.
  5. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Mint sprig and lime wheel

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Painkiller

A rich and fruity cocktail, known for its blend of rum, coconut, and pineapple flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Dark rum
  • 4 oz Pineapple juice
  • 1 oz Orange juice
  • 1 oz Cream of coconut
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, and cream of coconut.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass filled with ice.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Pineapple wedge and nutmeg

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Piña Colada

A sweet tropical cocktail, a blend of rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice, often served frozen.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Light rum
  • 2 oz Coconut cream
  • 2 oz Pineapple juice
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Hurricane glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a blender with ice cubes.
  2. Add light rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour into the glass.

Served: Frozen

Garnish: Pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry

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Rum Runner

A flavorful cocktail with a mix of rums and a variety of fruit flavors, embodying the spirit of the tropics.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Light rum
  • 1 oz Dark rum
  • 1 oz Banana liqueur
  • 1 oz Blackberry liqueur
  • 2 oz Orange juice
  • 1 oz Pineapple juice
  • Splash of grenadine
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Hurricane glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a blender with ice cubes.
  2. Add light rum, dark rum, banana liqueur, blackberry liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour into the glass.

Served: Frozen or on the rocks

Garnish: Orange slice and cherry

 

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16 Tequila Cocktail Recipes

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Experience the bold and dynamic world of tequila cocktails. Our selection ranges from beloved classics to innovative new concoctions, each promising a burst of lively flavors and unforgettable moments.

 

Agave Nectar Margarita

A refreshing twist on the classic Margarita, sweetened naturally with agave nectar.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz Agave nectar
  • Ice cubes
  • Salt for rimming (optional)

Drinkware: Margarita glass

Preparation:

  1. Rim the glass with salt (optional).
  2. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  3. Add tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar.
  4. Shake well.
  5. Strain into the prepared glass.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wheel

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Bloody Maria

A savory cocktail, similar to a Bloody Mary but made with tequila.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 4 oz Tomato juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add tequila, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Celery stalk and lemon wedge

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Cactus Cooler

A fruity and vibrant cocktail that combines orange, pineapple, and peach flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Orange vodka
  • 1 oz Peach schnapps
  • 2 oz Orange juice
  • 2 oz Pineapple juice
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Collins glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add orange vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

Served: Over ice

Garnish: Orange slice

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El Diablo

A classic cocktail with a spicy kick, featuring tequila, crème de cassis, and ginger beer.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Crème de cassis
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • Ginger beer
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add tequila, crème de cassis, and lime juice.
  3. Top with ginger beer.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Margarita

A timeless and popular tequila-based cocktail, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Lime juice
  • 1/2 oz Triple sec
  • Salt for rimming (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Margarita glass

Preparation:

  1. Rim the glass with salt (optional).
  2. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  3. Add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
  4. Shake well.
  5. Strain into the prepared glass.

Served: On the rocks or frozen

Garnish: Lime wheel

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Matador

A refreshing and fruity cocktail featuring tequila, pineapple juice, and lime.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 3 oz Pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Collins glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add tequila, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

Served: Over ice

Garnish: Pineapple wedge

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Mexican Negroni

A bold twist on the classic Negroni, substituting gin with tequila.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 1 oz Campari
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add tequila, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into an ice-filled glass.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange peel

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Mexican Martini

An elegant and zesty martini variation with tequila and fresh citrus flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice
  • Splash of olive brine
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Martini glass

Preparation:

  1. Chill the martini glass.
  2. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  3. Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and olive brine.
  4. Shake well.
  5. Strain into the chilled glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Olive

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Mexican Mule

A spicy and tangy mule variation using tequila instead of vodka.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 3 oz Ginger beer
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Copper mug or highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mug or glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add tequila and lime juice.
  3. Top with ginger beer.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Paloma

A popular Mexican cocktail with a refreshing blend of tequila and grapefruit soda.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • Grapefruit soda
  • Salt for rimming (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Rim the glass with salt (optional).
  2. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  3. Add tequila and lime juice.
  4. Top with grapefruit soda.
  5. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Tequila Bramble

A tequila-based variation of the classic Bramble cocktail, featuring blackberry liqueur.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Blackberry liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add tequila, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
  5. Drizzle blackberry liqueur over the top.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon twist and blackberries

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Tequila Collins

A refreshing and citrusy cocktail, a twist on the classic Tom Collins with tequila.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • Club soda
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Collins glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add tequila, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with club soda.
  6. Stir gently.

Served: Over ice

Garnish: Lemon slice

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Tequila Fizz

A light and frothy cocktail, combining tequila with a touch of citrus and a fizzy finish.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • 1 Egg white
  • Club soda
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
  2. Shake vigorously without ice to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with club soda.

Served: Over ice

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Tequila Old Fashioned

A modern twist on the classic Old Fashioned, substituting bourbon with tequila for a unique flavor profile.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Añejo tequila
  • 1 Sugar cube
  • Few dashes of Angostura bitters
  • Orange twist
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Place the sugar cube in the glass.
  2. Saturate with bitters and muddle until dissolved.
  3. Add tequila and ice.
  4. Stir until well-chilled.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange twist

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Tequila Sour

A tangy and smooth cocktail, blending the sharpness of tequila with the softness of egg white and citrus.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • 1 Egg white
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Coupe glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with tequila, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
  2. Shake vigorously without ice to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into the glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Lemon twist or cherry

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Tequila Sunrise

A visually stunning cocktail with layers of orange and red, symbolizing a sunrise.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 4 oz Orange juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine syrup
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add tequila and orange juice.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Slowly pour in the grenadine (it will sink and gradually rise to mix with the other ingredients).

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange slice and cherry

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11 Whiskey/Bourbon Cocktail Recipes

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Delve into the distinguished and diverse world of whiskey and bourbon cocktails. Whether you’re drawn to the smoothness of bourbon or the boldness of whiskey, our recipes offer a sophisticated blend of flavors to suit every taste.

 

Black Manhattan

A bold and sophisticated twist on the classic Manhattan, featuring rye whiskey and Averna amaro.

Black Manhattan Cocktail

Black Manhattan Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Rye whiskey
  • 1 oz Averna amaro
  • Few dashes of Angostura bitters
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add rye whiskey, Averna amaro, and Angostura bitters.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Cherry

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Boulevardier

A classic cocktail resembling a Negroni, with the warmth of whiskey complementing the bitterness of Campari and sweet vermouth.

Boulevardier Cocktail

Boulevardier Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 3/4 oz Campari
  • 3/4 oz Sweet vermouth
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add bourbon or rye whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into an ice-filled glass.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange peel

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Brown Derby

A delightful and refreshing cocktail, featuring bourbon with a hint of grapefruit and honey.

Brown Derby Cocktail

Brown Derby Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz Honey syrup
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add bourbon, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Grapefruit twist

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Gold Rush

A smooth and sweet cocktail, blending bourbon with the richness of honey and the zest of lemon.

Gold Rush Cocktail

Gold Rush Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Honey syrup
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass filled with ice.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Irish Coffee

A classic and comforting coffee drink, enriched with Irish whiskey and topped with a layer of cream.

Irish Coffee Cocktail

Irish Coffee Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
  • Hot coffee
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar
  • Fresh cream

Drinkware: Irish coffee glass

Preparation:

    1. Fill the glass with hot coffee.
    2. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
    3. Add Irish whiskey.
  1. Carefully float the cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.

Served: Hot

Garnish: None

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Kentucky Mule

A refreshing and spicy mule variation, using bourbon instead of vodka, served in a copper mug.

Kentucky Mule Cocktail

Kentucky Mule Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • Ginger beer
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Copper mug or highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the mug or glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add bourbon and lime juice.
  3. Top with ginger beer.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Lynchburg Lemonade

A refreshing and zesty cocktail, combining the smoothness of whiskey with the crispness of lemonade and a hint of triple sec.

Lynchburg Lemonade Cocktail

Lynchburg Lemonade Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Tennessee whiskey
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Triple sec
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • Lemon-lime soda
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add Tennessee whiskey, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
  3. Top with lemon-lime soda.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon slice and cherry

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Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail made with whiskey, bitters, sugar, and water. It’s known for its simplicity and elegance, often garnished with an orange twist or cherry.

Old Fashioned Cocktail

Old Fashioned Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 sugar cube
  • A splash of water
  • Orange twist for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Rocks glass

Preparation:

  1. Place a sugar cube in the glass and saturate it with bitters, adding a splash of water.
  2. Muddle the sugar until it dissolves.
  3. Add ice to the glass.
  4. Pour the whiskey over the ice.
  5. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange twist

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Manhattan

The Manhattan is a sophisticated cocktail that combines whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. It’s a staple in classic cocktail culture and is usually garnished with a cherry.

Manhattan Cocktail

Manhattan Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. rye or bourbon whiskey
  • 1 oz. sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Ice
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish

Drinkware: Cocktail or martini glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add the whiskey, vermouth, and bitters.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into the glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Maraschino cherry

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Mint Julep

A Mint Julep is a refreshing cocktail traditionally made with bourbon, sugar, water, and fresh mint. It’s a popular drink in the Southern United States, especially during the Kentucky Derby.

Mint Julep Cocktail

Mint Julep Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. bourbon
  • 1/2 oz. simple syrup
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Crushed ice

Drinkware: Julep cup or rocks glass

Preparation:

  1. Muddle a few mint leaves with simple syrup in the glass.
  2. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  3. Add bourbon.
  4. Stir well until the glass becomes frosted.
  5. Garnish with more mint.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Mint sprig

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New York Sour

A sophisticated cocktail that tops a classic whiskey sour with a float of red wine, creating a stunning visual and taste experience.

New York Sour Cocktail

New York Sour Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Whiskey
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz Red wine
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Rocks glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass filled with ice.
  5. Carefully float the red wine on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon peel or cherry

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17 Gin Cocktail Recipes

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Embark on a botanical journey with our gin cocktail recipes, where traditional notes meet innovative blends. Our collection caters to all – from gin connoisseurs to those eager to explore this versatile spirit.

 

Aviation

A classic cocktail from the early 20th century, known for its delicate balance of gin, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Crème de violette
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Cherry or lemon twist

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Bee’s Knees

A Prohibition-era cocktail that combines gin with the sweet flavors of honey and the tartness of lemon.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Honey syrup
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Bramble

A modern classic British cocktail, featuring gin and blackberry flavors, perfect for summer days.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz Blackberry liqueur
  • Crushed ice

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Drizzle blackberry liqueur over the top.
  5. Add more crushed ice to form a mound.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Fresh blackberries and lemon slice

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Clover Club

A classic cocktail from the pre-Prohibition era, known for its delightful combination of gin, raspberry syrup, and egg white.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Raspberry syrup
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Egg white
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, and egg white.
  3. Shake vigorously.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Fresh raspberries or a lemon twist

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Corpse Reviver #2

A classic cocktail known for its revitalizing qualities, featuring a balanced mix of gin, Lillet Blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc
  • 3/4 oz Orange liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • Absinthe (to rinse)
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Rinse the cocktail glass with absinthe and discard the excess.
  2. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  3. Add gin, Lillet Blanc, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
  4. Shake well.
  5. Strain into the prepared glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Cherry or orange twist

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Elderflower Collins

A refreshing and floral variation of the classic Tom Collins, with the addition of elderflower liqueur.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Elderflower liqueur
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • Soda water
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Collins glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.
  3. Top with soda water.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: Over ice

Garnish: Lemon slice and a sprig of mint

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French 75

A classic cocktail that combines gin and champagne, known for its sophistication and effervescence.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • Champagne or sparkling wine
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Champagne flute

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the flute.
  5. Top with champagne or sparkling wine.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Gimlet

A simple yet elegant cocktail, featuring gin and lime juice, known for its tart and refreshing taste.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Lime juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Lime wheel

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Gin and Tonic

A timeless and refreshing cocktail, known for its simplicity and crisp, clean taste.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin
  • Tonic water
  • Lime wedge
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin.
  3. Top with tonic water.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Gin Fizz

A classic cocktail that’s light and refreshing, combining gin with citrus and a fizzy soda top.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple syrup
  • Soda water
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with soda water.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon slice

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Last Word

A Prohibition-era cocktail known for its equal parts of gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse
  • 3/4 oz Maraschino liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: None

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Martini

A classic cocktail epitomizing elegance and simplicity, typically made with gin and dry vermouth.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin or vodka
  • 1/2 oz Dry vermouth
  • Ice cubes
  • Olive or lemon twist for garnish

Drinkware: Martini glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin or vodka and dry vermouth.
  3. Stir well or shake if preferred.
  4. Strain into the martini glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Olive or lemon twist

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Negroni

A classic Italian cocktail, known for its perfect balance of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz Sweet vermouth
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into an ice-filled glass.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange peel

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Singapore Sling

A complex and fruity cocktail with a rich history, featuring a mix of gin, cherry liqueur, Cointreau, and pineapple juice.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1/2 oz Cherry liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Cointreau
  • 1/4 oz Bénédictine
  • 4 oz Pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 oz Grenadine
  • Dash of Angostura bitters
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add all the ingredients except the bitters.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass filled with ice.
  5. Add a dash of Angostura bitters.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Pineapple slice and cherry

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Sloe Gin Fizz

A refreshing and lightly sweet cocktail, perfect for summer, featuring sloe gin with a citrusy fizz.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Sloe gin
  • 1/2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • Soda water
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add sloe gin, gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with soda water.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon slice

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Southside

A refreshing cocktail often described as a gin mojito, combining gin with mint, lemon juice, and simple syrup.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple syrup
  • 6-8 Fresh mint leaves
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Muddle the mint leaves and simple syrup in a shaker.
  2. Add gin and lemon juice, and fill with ice.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Mint leaf

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Tom Collins

A classic cocktail known for its simple yet refreshing taste, made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and carbonated water.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple syrup
  • Club soda or carbonated water
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Collins glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Top with club soda or carbonated water.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: Over ice

Garnish: Lemon slice and a cherry

 

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Step into the elegant realm of brandy and cognac cocktails, where history and luxury intertwine. Our carefully curated recipes bring out the best in these noble spirits, offering you a journey through taste and time.

B&B

A simple yet sophisticated drink, combining the warmth of brandy with the herbal notes of Benedictine.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Brandy
  • 1 oz Benedictine

Drinkware: Snifter

Preparation:

  1. Pour brandy and Benedictine directly into the snifter.
  2. Stir gently to mix.

Served: Neat

Garnish: None

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Between the Sheets

A classic cocktail that’s a variation of the Sidecar, made with cognac, rum, triple sec, and lemon juice.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Light rum
  • 1 oz Triple sec
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add cognac, rum, triple sec, and lemon juice.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Brandy Alexander

A creamy and indulgent cocktail, combining brandy with dark crème de cacao and cream.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Brandy
  • 1 oz Dark crème de cacao
  • 1 oz Heavy cream
  • Grated nutmeg
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add brandy, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.
  5. Sprinkle grated nutmeg on top.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Grated nutmeg

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Brandy Crusta

A classic cocktail known for its unique presentation and combination of brandy with citrus and bitters.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 tsp Simple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon peel and sugar for rim

Drinkware: Wine glass

Preparation:

  1. Rim the glass with lemon peel and sugar.
  2. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  3. Add brandy, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, bitters, and simple syrup.
  4. Stir well.
  5. Strain into the rimmed glass.

Served: Neat

Garnish: Lemon peel

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Brandy Daisy

A refreshing and slightly sweet cocktail, featuring brandy with citrus and grenadine.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz Grenadine
  • 1/4 oz Simple syrup
  • Club soda
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add brandy, lemon juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with club soda.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon slice and cherry

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Brandy Highball

A simple yet elegant drink, combining the warmth of brandy with the fizz of carbonated water.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Brandy
  • Carbonated water
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add brandy.
  3. Top with carbonated water.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Brandy Flip

A creamy and rich cocktail, featuring brandy with egg and a touch of sweetness from sugar.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Brandy
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Grated nutmeg
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add brandy, egg, and sugar.
  3. Shake well until frothy.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.
  5. Sprinkle grated nutmeg on top.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Grated nutmeg

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Champs-Élysées

A sophisticated cocktail that combines the richness of brandy with the herbal notes of Chartreuse and lemon.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Yellow Chartreuse
  • 1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz Simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add brandy, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Corpse Reviver #1

A classic cocktail with a potent mix of brandy, Calvados, and sweet vermouth.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Brandy
  • 1 oz Calvados or apple brandy
  • 1 oz Sweet vermouth
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add brandy, Calvados, and sweet vermouth.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: None

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Harvard Cocktail

A classic cocktail that combines the rich flavors of cognac with the sweetness of vermouth, enhanced by a dash of bitters.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Cognac
  • 3/4 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Club soda
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add cognac, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
  3. Top with a splash of club soda.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Horse’s Neck

A refreshing highball drink, traditionally made with brandy and ginger ale, garnished with a long lemon peel.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Brandy
  • Ginger ale
  • Long lemon peel
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add brandy.
  3. Top with ginger ale.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Long lemon peel

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Metropolitan

A classic cocktail similar to a Manhattan but made with brandy, offering a rich and warm flavor profile.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Brandy
  • 1 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 tsp Simple syrup (optional)
  • Ice cubes

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add brandy, sweet vermouth, bitters, and simple syrup if desired.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Cherry

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Sazerac

A New Orleans classic, this cocktail combines rye whiskey with Peychaud’s bitters and a hint of absinthe.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Rye whiskey
  • 1 Sugar cube
  • 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
  • Absinthe
  • Lemon peel

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Rinse the glass with absinthe and discard the excess.
  2. Muddle the sugar cube and bitters in a mixing glass.
  3. Add rye whiskey and ice, stir well.
  4. Strain into the prepared glass.

Served: Neat

Garnish: Lemon peel

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Sidecar

A classic cocktail with a perfect balance of brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Cognac or brandy
  • 3/4 oz Orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Rim the glass with sugar (optional).
  2. Fill a shaker with ice.
  3. Add cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.
  4. Shake well.
  5. Strain into the prepared glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Stinger

A sophisticated cocktail, combining the warmth of cognac with the coolness of crème de menthe.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 1/2 oz White crème de menthe

Drinkware: Cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add cognac and crème de menthe.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into the cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up

Garnish: None

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Vieux Carré

A potent and complex cocktail from New Orleans, featuring a blend of rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and herbal liqueurs.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 oz Rye whiskey
  • 3/4 oz Cognac
  • 3/4 oz Sweet vermouth
  • 1 tsp Bénédictine
  • 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. Add all ingredients.
  3. Stir well to combine and chill.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon peel

 

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Dive into the diverse and delightful universe of vodka cocktails. Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or a curious beginner, our collection offers something for every taste and occasion. Get ready to shake, stir, and savor.

 

Alaska Ice Tea

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. gin
  • 1/2 oz. rum
  • 1/2 oz. tequila
  • 1/2 oz. blue curaçao
  • 2 oz. sour mix
  • Splash of cola
  • Lemon slice for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add all spirits and sour mix.
  3. Top with a splash of cola.
  4. Stir well.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon slice

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Black Russian

A classic cocktail with a deep, smooth, and rich flavor, predominantly featuring coffee and vodka.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)

Drinkware: Old Fashioned Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill the old fashioned glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over the ice.
  3. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: None

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Boston Cape Codder

Place of origin: mixology school in Boston, Massachusetts

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 4 oz. cranberry juice
  • Lime wedge for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add vodka and cranberry juice.
  3. Stir well.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Chicago Fizz

Place of origin: mixology school in Chicago, Illinois

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. dark rum
  • 1 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • Club soda
  • Lemon slice for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Shake rum, vodka, lemon juice, and sugar with ice.
  2. Strain into glass.
  3. Top with club soda.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon slice

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Cosmopolitan

A chic, tangy cocktail with a striking pink hue, popularized in the 1990s.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1/2 oz Cointreau
  • 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Drinkware: Martini Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add all ingredients.
  3. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Served: Straight up; without ice

Garnish: Lime Slice or Lemon Twist

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Denver Bull

Place of origin: mixology school in Denver, Colorado

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • Red Bull energy drink
  • Lime wedge for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add vodka.
  3. Top with Red Bull.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Espresso Martini

A sophisticated, coffee-flavored cocktail perfect for coffee lovers.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz Freshly Brewed Espresso
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (optional, to taste)

Drinkware: Martini Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Served: Straight up; without ice

Garnish: Three Coffee Beans

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Harvey Wallbanger

Description: A fun and refreshing cocktail with a unique blend of herbal and citrus flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 3 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Galliano Liqueur

Drinkware: Highball Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour vodka and orange juice into the glass.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Float Galliano on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange Slice and Maraschino Cherry

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Kamikaze

Description: A sharp and tangy cocktail, often served as a shooter, known for its strong citrus flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Triple Sec
  • 1 oz Lime Juice

Drinkware: Cocktail Glass or Shot Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add all ingredients.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or divide into shot glasses.

Served: Straight up; without ice

Garnish: Lime Slice

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Las Vegas Lemon Drop

Place of origin: mixology school in Las Vegas, Nevada

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. triple sec
  • 1 oz. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • Sugar for rimming
  • Lemon twist for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Chilled cocktail glass

Preparation:

  1. Rim a chilled cocktail glass with sugar.
  2. Shake vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and sugar with ice.
  3. Strain into the glass.

Served: Up, without ice

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Lemon Drop Martini

Description: A sweet and tart cocktail with a refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for citrus lovers.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Triple Sec
  • 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup

Drinkware: Martini Glass

Preparation:

  1. Rim the edge of a martini glass with sugar.
  2. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  3. Add all ingredients.
  4. Shake well.
  5. Strain into the prepared martini glass.

Served: Straight up; without ice

Garnish: Sugar Rim and Lemon Twist

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Manhattan Beach Mule

Place of origin: mixology school in Manhattan Beach, California

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. lime juice
  • 4 oz. ginger beer
  • Lime wedge for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Copper mug

Preparation:

  1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
  2. Add vodka and lime juice.
  3. Top off with ginger beer.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Miami Vice

Place of origin: mixology school in Miami, Florida

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. coconut rum
  • 1 oz. strawberry daiquiri mix
  • 1 oz. piña colada mix
  • Strawberry slice for garnish
  • Pineapple slice for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Hurricane glass

Preparation:

  1. Blend vodka, coconut rum, and piña colada mix with ice until smooth.
  2. Pour into glass.
  3. Blend strawberry daiquiri mix with ice.
  4. Layer on top.

Served: Blended with ice

Garnish: Strawberry and pineapple slice

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Moscow Mule

A refreshing cocktail known for its spicy kick of ginger and bright lime, typically served in a copper mug.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 6 oz Ginger Beer
  • 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Drinkware: Copper Mug

Preparation:

  1. Fill a copper mug with ice cubes.
  2. Pour vodka and fresh lime juice over the ice.
  3. Top with ginger beer.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime Wedge

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New Orleans Lemonade

Place of origin: mixology school in New Orleans, Louisiana

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 1 oz. lemon juice
  • 1 oz. simple syrup
  • Club soda
  • Lemon slice and mint sprig for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Top with club soda.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon slice and mint sprig

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Phoenix Sunset

Place of origin: mixology school in Phoenix, Arizona

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 2 oz. orange juice
  • 2 oz. cranberry juice
  • Orange slice for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add vodka, orange juice, and cranberry juice.
  3. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange slice

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Screwdriver

A simple yet popular cocktail with a smooth blend of orange juice and vodka, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 5 oz Orange Juice

Drinkware: Highball Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour vodka and orange juice over the ice.
  3. Stir well.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange Slice

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Sea Breeze

A light and refreshing drink with a pleasing balance of sweet and tart, featuring a mix of cranberry and grapefruit.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 3 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 1 1/2 oz Grapefruit Juice

Drinkware: Highball Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice over the ice.
  3. Stir well.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime Wedge

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Seattle Greyhound

Place of origin: mixology school in Seattle, Washington

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. vodka
  • 5 oz. grapefruit juice
  • Grapefruit slice for garnish
  • Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add vodka and grapefruit juice.
  3. Stir well.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Grapefruit slice

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Vodka Collins

A refreshing cocktail that combines vodka, lemon juice, and sugar, topped with soda water for a fizzy finish.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Soda Water

Drinkware: Collins Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a Collins glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Top with soda water.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon Slice and a Cherry

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Vodka Gimlet

A classic cocktail with a clean taste, made simply with vodka and lime juice, often enjoyed for its simplicity and balance.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup

Drinkware: Cocktail Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  3. Shake well.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Served: Straight up; without ice

Garnish: Lime Wheel

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Vodka Martini

A sophisticated cocktail, famous for its strong and clear flavor, often personalized with a twist or olive garnish.

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth

Drinkware: Martini Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
  2. Add vodka and dry vermouth.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Served: Straight up; without ice

Garnish: Olive or Lemon Twist

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Vodka Sunrise

A colorful and fruity cocktail that is as visually appealing as it is delicious, featuring a gradient of colors resembling a sunrise.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 4 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine Syrup

Drinkware: Highball Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour vodka and orange juice over the ice.
  3. Stir well.
  4. Slowly pour grenadine and allow it to settle at the bottom.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Orange Slice and Cherry

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Vodka Tonic

A classic, simple cocktail with a crisp and clean taste, ideal for those who appreciate a less sweet beverage.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 4-5 oz Tonic Water

Drinkware: Highball Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour vodka over the ice.
  3. Top with tonic water.
  4. Stir gently.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime Wedge

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White Russian

A creamy and indulgent cocktail with a rich coffee flavor, popularized in the late 20th century.

Ingredients:

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

Drinkware: Old Fashioned Glass

Preparation:

  1. Fill an old fashioned glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour vodka and coffee liqueur over the ice.
  3. Gently float heavy cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: None

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