Cocktails featuring sweet notes.
Donn Beach's simplified home version of the Zombie from his 1950 'Barbecue Chef' book—more approachable yet still potent with a dramatic 151 rum float.
A neon cousin of the Long Island—vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and blue curaçao with citrus and lemon‑lime soda.
Jeffrey Morgenthaler's modernized sour builds cask-strength bourbon into amaretto, lemon and rich syrup for a silky, nutty treat.
A brunchy amaretto sour variation—amaretto brightened with lemon and fresh orange juice, shaken and served over ice.
A modern dessert cocktail capturing the essence of Viennese strudel with vanilla vodka, apple liqueur, and cinnamon—a liquid pastry experience.
A neon-green vodka martini flavored with sour apple schnapps – sweet, tart, and playful.
Half lemonade, half iced tea, the classic golfer's refresher.
A layered shooter—coffee liqueur topped with Irish cream to mimic a tiny stout.
Brazil's quintessential blended cocktail featuring cachaça with passion fruit, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut milk—a creamy, tropical celebration.
Vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and pineapple juices for a tropical vodka highball.
A minimalist mix of vodka and coffee liqueur that delivers bold, roasty sweetness—essentially a White Russian without the cream.
Vodka, blue curaçao, and lemonade for an electric-blue disco-era refresher.
A cornerstone of classic American cocktails, this sophisticated and spirit-forward libation elegantly balances the sweetness and spice of bourbon with the herbaceous complexity of sweet vermouth and the aromatic punctuation of bitters.
A significant variation of the modern classic Penicillin, substituting bourbon for Scotch whisky. This swap creates a more approachable yet equally complex drink, trading smoky and peaty notes for the sweeter, fuller-bodied profile of bourbon.
A deceptively simple yet potent cocktail that marries the earthy, agave-forward notes of tequila with the rich, sweet complexity of coffee liqueur. This mid-century classic serves as a cultural bridge, introducing Mexican tequila into the popular 'Russian' cocktail template.
A compelling member of the 'Russian' cocktail family that represents a divergence from its more famous siblings. This variation transforms the simple Black Russian into a more refreshing and nuanced long drink by adding spicy ginger ale for effervescence and complexity.
A decadent, creamy, and deceptively potent frozen cocktail that occupies a unique space between a tropical Piña Colada and a rich dessert-like Mudslide. Born in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1975, this 'adult milkshake' harmoniously blends coffee, chocolate, and coconut flavors.
A decadent autumn cocktail capturing nostalgic caramel-apple flavors in sophisticated liquid form – sweet, crisp, and comforting.
An elegant sparkling variation of the classic mint julep, combining bourbon with champagne for a refined, celebratory cocktail.
A bold and sophisticated modern classic that brilliantly reimagines the iconic Rusty Nail by substituting Scotch whisky with the earthy, smoky character of mezcal.
The most widely recognized non-alcoholic interpretation of the famed Sex on the Beach cocktail, capturing the original's vibrant, fruity essence.
A highball cocktail from Bermuda, made with Gosling's Black Seal Rum and ginger beer. It is one of the few cocktails protected by a registered trademark.
A modern, informal variation of the White Russian, made 'dirty' with the addition of a high-quality chocolate liqueur for depth and complexity.
The grown‑up Shirley Temple—vodka, grenadine, and lemon‑lime soda over ice.
Canada's answer to the classic Rusty Nail, substituting Scotch with the distinctively spicy and smooth character of Canadian rye whisky.
A rich and sophisticated sibling to the Negroni, the Boulevardier swaps gin for the warmth of whiskey, creating a timeless cocktail that embodies the spirit of 1920s Paris.
A sophisticated and deceptively simple two-ingredient cocktail that elevates the classic after-dinner drink, substituting Amaretto with the complex, orange-laced elegance of Grand Marnier.
Vodka, pineapple, and Chambord shaken into a silky, berry-hued martini from the 1990s cocktail revival.
A refreshing frozen delight, transforming Sam Ross's revered Scotch sour into a playful yet masterful slushy.
A modern, blended interpretation of the classic Pornstar Martini, with a vibrant, tropical flavor profile of passion fruit and vanilla.
A sweet blend of tropical juices topped with soda.
Peachy 80s icon—peach schnapps and orange juice over ice for a simple, fruity highball.
Fuzzy Navel with a kick—vodka joins peach schnapps and orange juice for a stronger, fruity highball.
Vodka, orange juice, and a float of Galliano—the marketing-made hit of the 1970s.
Pat O'Brien's rum-heavy crowd pleaser from New Orleans—equal parts light and dark rum balanced by fresh lemon and lush passion fruit for a dangerously smooth punch.
A quintessential retro drink, capturing the spirit of the late 20th century with its vibrant, approachable nature and electric blue hue.
A cultural cornerstone of Jamaica, this punch follows the simple, memorable rhyme: 'One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak'.
A tart-sweet blend of citron vodka, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice shaken icy cold and served with a sparkling sugar rim.
Equal parts vodka, gin, rum, tequila and triple sec shaken with lemon and cola for a famously boozy "iced" tea.
The quintessential whiskey cocktail—rye, vermouth and bitters in perfect harmony—serving as the template for a whole family of spirit-forward drinks.
The 19th‑century bridge between Manhattan and Martini—Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino and bitters stirred silky cold.
A modern classic, a smoky and complex variation of the Prohibition-era Boulevardier that swaps bourbon for mezcal.
Neon 80s icon—Midori melon liqueur shaken with lemon and a touch of soda for lift.
Harry MacElhone's cheeky 1920s concoction—dry gin and fresh orange lit up with grenadine and a whisper of absinthe.
A more complex version of the classic Sex on the Beach featuring vodka, Chambord, and Midori with tropical pineapple and tart cranberry.
A 1970s Cayman Islands indulgence of vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream and heavy cream—essentially a boozy dessert in a glass.
Dark rum, pineapple, orange, and cream of coconut shaken over ice and dusted with nutmeg—the British Virgin Islands' signature sipper.
The legendary 'best drink in existence'—an improbable mix that feels like having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick.
Blended white rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice create a creamy island escape in a glass.
A vibrant and flavorful cocktail that stands as a significant precursor to the ubiquitous green Appletini. Its unique composition of Canadian whisky, sour apple schnapps, and cranberry juice creates a harmonious balance of sweet, tart, and warming spice.
The Scotch Manhattan—blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, and bitters stirred silky cold with a cherry garnish.
The cola cousin of the Shirley Temple—chilled cola with a touch of grenadine over ice and a cherry garnish.
The tourist-friendly evolution of Trader Vic's original Mai Tai, featuring the addition of pineapple and orange juices that transformed it into a globally recognized symbol of tropical leisure.
A modern, potent cocktail defined by the bracing, high-proof peppermint schnapps Rumple Minze, representing the late 20th century '-tini' craze with its intense flavor and simplicity.
A decadent 1980s cocktail that elevates the 'Orgasm' shooter with vodka, creating a rich blend of coffee, almond, and cream liqueurs served up in a chilled coupe.
A vibrant blue variation of Sex on the Beach, featuring vodka, peach schnapps, and blue curaçao topped with lemon-lime soda for a sweet, fizzy party drink.
A potent and evocative cocktail that transforms the Sex on the Beach with the fiery introduction of cinnamon whisky, creating a sweet and spicy party drink.
Vodka and peach schnapps collide with orange and cranberry juices for a neon-hued crowd-pleaser born of 1980s beach culture.
The sophisticated, adult evolution of the beloved non-alcoholic classic, elevated with dark rum while maintaining the familiar sweet and effervescent profile.
Bright ginger ale and lemon-lime soda with grenadine and a cherry.
A potent and vividly flavored bomb shot that captures early 21st-century nightlife energy—the chemical reaction between Cointreau and Red Bull miraculously evokes the flavor of Skittles candy.
Mixed berry puree and bubbles for a vibrant mocktail.
A modern evolution of the classic Lemon Drop that transforms the original's straightforward sweet-sour profile into a complex interplay of tart, sweet, and heat through chile-infused vodka.
A vibrant, fruit-forward variation of the iconic Piña Colada, blending tropical rum, coconut, and pineapple with fresh strawberries for a creamy, refreshing drink with beautiful pink hue.
Blanco tequila with fresh orange juice and a grenadine sink for the iconic sunrise gradient—simple, bright, and refreshing.
The bigger, bolder, bourbon-fueled cousin of the Long Island Iced Tea. With six spirits and a fresh sour mix, it epitomizes the 'everything is bigger in Texas' philosophy while maintaining surprising balance when crafted with quality ingredients.
A creamy dessert highball of amaretto, coffee liqueur, and cream—sweet, nutty, and indulgent over ice.
A visually striking, vibrant green variation of the Long Island Iced Tea, distinguished by Midori melon liqueur. This potent disco-era cocktail prioritizes bold aesthetics and sweet melon flavor over subtle complexity.
A modern, dessert-style blended cocktail featuring banana, rum, and tropical flavors with a creamy, indulgent profile perfect for vacation-minded relaxation.
A modern classic that elevates the original Espresso Martini with a layer of aromatic sweetness, bridging the gap between a pre-dinner stimulant and a liquid dessert.
Creamy pineapple and coconut served blender-smooth for a booze-free taste of the tropics.
A modern variation on the White Russian, substituting rum for vodka to create a cocktail with richer, sweeter, and more complex sugarcane notes and a distinctly Caribbean soul.
A modern variation on the White Russian, substituting blanco tequila for vodka to create an agave-forward flavor profile with familiar coffee and cream elements.
Velvety vodka and coffee liqueur softened with a cap of cream—an indulgent sipper immortalized by *The Big Lebowski*.
A contemporary classic shooter celebrated for its refreshing simplicity and palatable flavor profile that masks the assertiveness of spirits with a balanced combination of sweet, sour, and fruity notes.