Coupe Glass
Cocktails traditionally served in a coupe glass.
Alaska
A silky, spirit-forward gin cocktail where honeyed Yellow Chartreuse and citrus bitters create an aromatic, golden Martini sibling.
Alexander (Gin)
The original Alexander—equal parts gin, crème de cacao, and cream shaken to a velvety dessert sip.
Amaretto Sour
Jeffrey Morgenthaler's modernized sour builds cask-strength bourbon into amaretto, lemon and rich syrup for a silky, nutty treat.
Angel Face
An all-spirit trio of gin, apricot brandy, and Calvados from the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book.
Army & Navy
A refined gin sour sweetened with almond orgeat and seasoned with Angostura—silky, citrusy, and gently spiced.
Aviation
Hugo Ensslin's sky-hued gin sour of gin, maraschino and crème de violette—lost for decades until the cocktail renaissance brought it soaring back.
Bacanora Naked and Famous
A Sonoran variation of the Naked and Famous using Bacanora instead of mezcal—drier, more herbaceous, and mineral-driven with desert terroir.
Bacardi Cocktail
A pre‑Prohibition rum sour—white rum, lime juice, and a blush of grenadine shaken icy cold.
Barracuda
Sparkling tropical Italian classic—gold rum, Galliano, pineapple, and lime topped with Prosecco for herbaceous fizz.
Basil Gimlet
A modern classic that elevates the traditional Gimlet with fresh basil—herbaceous, aromatic, and supremely refreshing with botanical complexity.
Bee's Knees
Prohibition-era gin, lemon, and honey shaken into a bright, velvety sour whose sweetness once softened rough bathtub gin.
Bee's Knees Royale
A sophisticated evolution of the Prohibition classic topped with sparkling wine—transforming the gin, lemon, and honey base into an effervescent celebration.
Bee Sting
A spicy modern interpretation of the Bee's Knees with gin, lemon, honey, and Ancho Reyes chile liqueur—sweet, sour, and fiery heat in perfect balance.
Berry 75
A modern evolution of the French 75 with fresh blackberry syrup and sparkling wine—vibrant, fruit-forward, and elegantly effervescent.
Between the Sheets
A Sidecar spin with split base—cognac and light rum shaken with Cointreau and lemon for a bright, potent classic.
Bijou
A Gilded‑Age jewel: gin, sweet vermouth, and Green Chartreuse stirred with orange bitters—herbal, aromatic, and spirit‑forward.
Bittered Hanky Panky
A bold evolution of the classic Hanky Panky with increased Fernet-Branca—gin, sweet vermouth, and pronounced herbal bitterness for adventurous palates.
Black Manhattan
A modern classic swapping sweet vermouth for Averna amaro—rye, Averna, and bitters stirred silky cold for a brooding, bittersweet sipper.
Blood and Sand
Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, and orange juice. An unusual but balanced equal-parts cocktail.
Blood & Sanguinello
A modern interpretation of the Prohibition-era Blood and Sand cocktail, elevated by using distinctly flavored Sanguinello blood orange juice for a complex, balanced drink that bridges classic sensibilities with the modern palate.
Blue Lady
A colorful cousin of the White Lady—gin, blue curaçao, and lemon shaken frothy with optional egg white.
Blue Moon
An ethereal and enigmatic pre-Prohibition cocktail, a poetic study in floral elegance and citrusy verve. This beautifully balanced gin sour showcases the unique characteristics of violet liqueur.
Bobby Burns
Scotch, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine stirred into a silken, honey‑herbal Manhattan cousin named for the great Scottish poet.
Boston Sidecar
A split‑base Sidecar—cognac meets light rum with Cointreau and lemon for a brighter, tropical‑tinged classic.
Boston Sour
A whiskey sour with a silky crown—bourbon, lemon, and simple syrup shaken with egg white for a classic foam.
Bourbon and Famous
A theoretical but compelling variation of the modern classic Naked and Famous, substituting bourbon for mezcal to create a rich, warming cocktail with notes of caramel, spice, herbs, and a bittersweet citrus finish.
Bourbon Manhattan
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.
Brandy Alexander
Silky Cognac shaken with dark crème de cacao and heavy cream, finished with nutmeg for a decadent after‑dinner treat.
Brandy Crusta
Joseph Santini’s 1850s New Orleans showpiece—cognac with curaçao, maraschino, lemon, and bitters served in a sugar‑crusted glass lined with a grand lemon peel.
Brandy Sour
A smooth, citrusy sour—brandy shaken with lemon, simple syrup, and optional egg white for a velvety cap.
Broken Plane
A darker, more complex cousin to the Aviation that adds Cynar and Amaro to create a bittersweet cocktail evoking the melancholy of grounded flights and mechanical failures.
Brooklyn
Rye, dry vermouth, maraschino, and bitter orange liqueur—a pre‑Prohibition Manhattan cousin with floral funk and Picon‑style bite.
Brown Derby
A quintessential cocktail of Hollywood's Golden Age that perfectly balances the robust spice of bourbon with the tart brightness of fresh grapefruit juice, all seamlessly bridged by the floral sweetness of honey. This deceptively simple yet remarkably complex drink embodies the glamour and lore of 1930s Los Angeles.
Caramel Apple Martini
A decadent autumn cocktail capturing nostalgic caramel-apple flavors in sophisticated liquid form – sweet, crisp, and comforting.
Cardinale
A sophisticated Italian aperitivo featuring gin, dry vermouth, and Campari – a perfect balance of botanical complexity and bitter elegance.
Caribbean Espresso Martini
A tropical twist on the classic espresso martini, featuring rum instead of vodka for warm, molasses-rich complexity with coffee and vanilla notes.
Casino Royale
A sophisticated gin cocktail with maraschino liqueur and lemon juice – elegant, complex, and refined like its namesake casino.
Casino
An elegant gin sour with maraschino and lemon—bright, botanical, and subtly cherry-kissed.
Cherry Alexander
A luxurious variation of the classic Alexander, featuring cherry brandy and cream for a rich, indulgent cocktail with elegant fruit notes.
Chilean Pisco Sour
Chile's national cocktail featuring pisco, lime juice, and simple syrup – crisp, clean, and spirit-forward without egg white or bitters.
Cinnamonitini
A warm, spiced martini-style cocktail featuring cinnamon flavors with vanilla vodka and cream – perfect for autumn and winter celebrations.
Clarified Pornstar Martini
An elegant reinterpretation of Douglas Ankrah's modern classic using advanced clarification techniques to create crystal clarity while preserving passion fruit essence.
Clover Club
Pre-Prohibition gin sour colored with raspberry and crowned with a dry-shaken egg white foam.
Clover Leaf
The mint‑topped cousin of the Clover Club—gin, lemon, raspberry syrup and egg white crowned with a mint leaf.
Coffee Alexander
A luxurious and decadent twist on the classic Brandy Alexander, introducing the rich, roasted complexity of coffee liqueur.
Corpse Reviver No. 1
The original Savoy reviver—cognac, apple brandy, and sweet vermouth stirred into a rich, bracing pre‑prandial pick‑me‑up.
Corpse Reviver #2
Equal parts gin, orange liqueur, aperitif wine and lemon, awakened by an absinthe rinse—Craddock's revitalizing classic.
Corpse Reviver No. 1
A potent, spirit-forward pre-Prohibition reviver featuring Cognac, Calvados, and sweet vermouth—a sophisticated morning-after remedy with rich fruit and herbal complexity.
Corpse Reviver No. 3
Savoy-era reviver—equal parts cognac, Fernet‑Branca, and white crème de menthe stirred icy cold.
Cosmopolitan Royale
A bubbly Cosmo—vodka, Cointreau, cranberry and lime finished with brut Champagne.
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, cranberry, orange liqueur, and lime combine for a tart, vividly pink martini that defined 1990s cocktail culture.
Daiquiri
A crisp Cuban rum sour that showcases perfect balance—just rum, lime and sugar shaken icy cold.
Dry Casino
A pre-Prohibition cocktail that champions the complex botanicals of gin against the nuanced sweetness of maraschino liqueur and the bright acidity of fresh lemon.
Dublin Minstrel
A modern classic cocktail that reimagines the Last Word with Irish whiskey, created by Simon Difford in 2015.
Dubonnet Cocktail
Gin and Dubonnet Rouge stirred and served with a lemon twist—Queen Elizabeth II’s favored aperitif.
Eastside
A garden‑fresh cousin of the Southside—gin, lime, mint, and cucumber shaken bright and served up.
El Presidente
A Cuban aristocrat: lightly aged rum stirred with blanc vermouth, dry orange curaçao, and a hint of real grenadine—silky and elegant.
Equal-Parts Boulevardier
A classic ratio—equal parts bourbon (or rye), Campari, and sweet vermouth stirred and served up or on a rock.
Equal Parts MacElhone (Boulevardier)
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.
Equal Parts Smoke
A modern conceptual cocktail embodying the elegant simplicity of equal-parts recipes with the dramatic flair of smoked cocktails. Built on the foundation of the Naked & Famous, it harmoniously balances smoky mezcal with herbal Chartreuse, bittersweet Aperol, and bright lime.
Ferri's Paradise
A modern, more balanced iteration of the historic Paradise cocktail, with an elevated amount of lemon juice to brighten the flavor profile.
Final Ward
A modern equal‑parts masterpiece—rye, Green Chartreuse, maraschino, and lemon in perfect, aromatic balance.
Francophile Martini
A sophisticated French twist on the classic Martini, marrying botanical French gin with Dolin Dry vermouth and Esprit de June's ethereal grape flower essence for an elegant aperitif.
Frozen Daiquiri
A blender classic—white rum, lime, and sugar blended smooth with ice.
Frozen Hemingway Daiquiri
El Floridita’s dry daiquiri rendered frosty—white rum, grapefruit, lime, and a touch of maraschino blended with ice.
Frozen Pornstar Martini
A modern, blended interpretation of the classic Pornstar Martini, with a vibrant, tropical flavor profile of passion fruit and vanilla.
Gimlet
A crisp blend of gin and lime that began as a naval ration and evolved into a minimalist classic.
Ginger Gold Rush
A spicier Gold Rush—bourbon shaken with ginger‑honey syrup and lemon.
Golden Dream
Creamy 1960s dessert—Galliano and Cointreau shaken with orange juice and cream for a vanilla‑citrus treat.
Grapefruit Bee’s Knees
A citrusy riff—gin, grapefruit and lemon juices with honey syrup, shaken bright.
Grasshopper
Mint‑chocolate cream classic—white crème de menthe and crème de cacao shaken with cream for a retro dessert sipper.
Green Chartreuse Naked and Famous
A bold, herbaceous variation of Joaquín Simó's modern classic, substituting Green Chartreuse for Yellow to create an intense, vegetal, and profoundly complex equal-parts cocktail with assertive mezcal.
Hanky Panky
Ada Coleman's famous Savoy creation blending gin, sweet vermouth, and a hint of Fernet-Branca.
Hemingway Daiquiri
El Floridita’s dry daiquiri for Hemingway—white rum balanced with grapefruit, lime, and a touch of maraschino.
Houla Houla Cocktail
A pre-Tiki tropical gin cocktail, representing a bridge between the classic gin cocktails of the early 20th century and the rise of exotic, fruit-forward drinks.
Huckleberry Sparkler
A modern cocktail that captures the spirit of the American Northwest, celebrating the uniquely sweet-tart flavor of the wild huckleberry.
Ichor and Glass
A mythological creation inspired by the golden ichor of the gods, this ethereal cocktail blends cognac with honeyed ambrosia and celestial botanicals for a divine drinking experience.
Jack Rose
Applejack’s signature sour—apple brandy shaken with lemon and real grenadine for a tart, rosy classic.
Japanese Cocktail
Jerry Thomas classic—cognac with orgeat and bitters stirred and served with a lemon twist.
Kamikaze
Vodka, Cointreau, and lime—shaken icy cold for a clean, citrusy classic served up or as a shooter.
Kyoto Flyer
A sophisticated Japanese-American classic that elegantly showcases Japanese whisky with floral maraschino, bright yuzu, and aromatic orange bitters—capturing the cultural exchange of mid-century Kyoto.
La Floridita #4
A pivotal evolution of the classic Daiquiri, created by Constantino Ribalaigua Vert at Havana's El Floridita bar in the 1930s, introducing the subtle, nutty sweetness of maraschino liqueur.
Last of the Oaxacans
A modern classic that brilliantly substitutes the gin in a traditional Last Word with the smoky complexity of mezcal.
Last Word
Equal parts gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino and lime shaken cold—a neon green Prohibition relic turned modern darling.
Lavender Bee's Knees
A modern classic that elevates the Prohibition-era Bee's Knees with the aromatic allure of lavender, showcasing the beautiful synergy between botanical gin, tart lemon, sweet honey, and herbal lavender.
Manhattan
The quintessential whiskey cocktail—rye, vermouth and bitters in perfect harmony—serving as the template for a whole family of spirit-forward drinks.
Maracuyá Sour
A vibrant and seductive twist on Peru's national cocktail, the Pisco Sour, showcasing the rich biodiversity of the Amazonian region through its use of passion fruit.
Marguerite
A pivotal moment in cocktail history, representing the crucial evolutionary link between the sweeter gin cocktails of the 19th century and the iconically dry Martini of the 20th.
Martinez
The 19th‑century bridge between Manhattan and Martini—Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino and bitters stirred silky cold.
Mary Pickford
A Cuban‑era rum classic—white rum with pineapple, grenadine, and a touch of maraschino shaken and served up.
Mexican Martini
A potent and piquant cocktail that stands as a proud emblem of Austin, Texas's unique culinary and social identity, a masterful hybrid of a Margarita and a Dirty Martini.
Mezcal Blood and Sand
A modern, smoky reinterpretation of the contentious Scotch classic, the Blood and Sand, transformed by the complex, layered, and assertive character of mezcal.
Minty Cucumber Cooler
A quintessential icon of the modern craft cocktail renaissance, fusing crisp cucumber, aromatic mint, and bright citrus over gin for the ultimate garden-to-glass refreshment.
Monkey Gland
Harry MacElhone's cheeky 1920s concoction—dry gin and fresh orange lit up with grenadine and a whisper of absinthe.
Naked and Famous
A quintessential modern classic created by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co. in 2011. This audacious equal-parts cocktail combines smoky mezcal, honeyed Yellow Chartreuse, bittersweet Aperol, and fresh lime juice in perfect harmony.
Naked & Famous
A modern classic that masterfully balances smoky mezcal with bittersweet Aperol and herbal Yellow Chartreuse, all brightened by fresh lime juice. Created by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co in 2011.
Nome
A variation of the Alaska cocktail that adds a touch of dry sherry for nutty, saline complexity alongside gin, Yellow Chartreuse, and orange bitters.
Oaxacan Hanky Panky
A modern classic that reimagines the early 20th-century Hanky Panky by substituting gin with smoky mezcal, creating a sophisticated and complex drinking experience.
Obituary Cocktail
A potent and aromatic spin on the classic Gin Martini, distinguished by a haunting whisper of absinthe. Born in New Orleans, this cocktail offers complex, herbaceous, and licorice-tinged flavors.
Old Cuban
A modern classic—aged rum, lime, mint, and Angostura bitters shaken and topped with brut Champagne.
Oriental
A sophisticated pre-Prohibition cocktail representing the intersection of American whiskey tradition and early 20th century's global cocktail culture. The elegant balance of spicy rye, rich sweet vermouth, bright orange curaçao, and tart lime creates a complex yet refreshing flavor profile.
Paper Plane
Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, and lemon. A modern equal-parts cocktail with perfect balance.
Paradise
A sunny Savoy-era gin classic with apricot and orange—juicy, bright, and elegantly simple.
Pegu Club
A zesty gin sour from the British colonial club in Rangoon, balancing citrus, bitters, and orange liqueur.
Perfect Hanky Panky
A sophisticated variation of the classic Hanky Panky that splits the vermouth between sweet and dry styles, achieving perfect balance between botanical gin and herbal complexity.
Perfect Manhattan
The pinnacle of cocktail balance, splitting vermouth between sweet and dry styles to achieve sophisticated equilibrium between whiskey's spice and vermouth's complexity.
Perfect Martini
Not just a well-made cocktail, but a specific variation that bridges Sweet and Dry Martinis with equal parts of both vermouths, creating sophisticated balance and complexity.
Peruvian (Pisco Sour)
Peru's national cocktail and masterful blend of pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, crowned with aromatic bitters. A harmonious fusion of indigenous heritage and international influence.
Picador
The definitive blueprint for the Margarita, this 1937 London creation combines tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in perfect harmony—the Margarita in its purest, unadorned form.
Pineapple Pornstar Martini
A tropical twist on the modern classic Pornstar Martini, featuring bright pineapple juice that enhances the vanilla and passion fruit flavors with refreshing complexity.
Pink Lady
A blushing pre‑Prohibition sour—gin and applejack with lemon, real grenadine, and a silky egg‑white foam.
Pisco Punch
San Francisco legend—pisco with pineapple syrup and lemon, bright and tropical served up or over ice.
Pisco Sour
Peru's frothy national cocktail blending grape brandy, lime, sugar, and egg white with a bitters finale.
Porto Flip
A 19th‑century flip—ruby Port and Cognac shaken silky with a rich egg yolk and finished with nutmeg.
Red Appletini
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.
Remember the Maine
A Cuba‑tinged Manhattan riff—high‑proof rye with sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering, and an absinthe rinse for an anise‑kissed finish.
Right Hand
A Negroni reimagined with aged rum and a dash of mole bitters—warming, chocolatey spice over a bittersweet backbone.
Rob Roy
The Scotch Manhattan—blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, and bitters stirred silky cold with a cherry garnish.
Rose Cocktail
A delicate and elegant vermouth-based cocktail from 1920s Paris, featuring French dry vermouth, kirschwasser, and raspberry syrup with a beautiful pink hue.
Rosé Vesper
A modern, 21st-century reinterpretation of the classic Vesper martini, distinguished by the incorporation of rosé elements that impart a delicate fruit-forward character and a visually stunning blush hue. This evolution softens the original's potent bite, creating a more approachable cocktail.
Rosemary Gibson
A modern aromatic twist on the classic Gibson, featuring gin, dry vermouth, and a fresh rosemary sprig that adds herbal complexity to the savory cocktail onion garnish.
Royal Clover Club
An opulent variation of the classic Clover Club that substitutes egg yolk for egg white, creating a rich, velvety texture and luxurious drinking experience.
Rumpletini
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.
Rusty Compass
A modern craft cocktail that brilliantly reimagines the classic Rusty Nail, steering it into smokier, more complex territory with peated Scotch, Drambuie, and Cherry Heering.
Scofflaw
Prohibition Paris classic—peppery rye with dry vermouth, lemon, real grenadine, and orange bitters for a crisp, ruby sour.
Screaming Orgasm
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.
Sidecar
Cognac shaken with Cointreau and lemon, served in a sugar-rimmed coupe for a crisp, elegant sour.
Smoky Gland
A modern and assertive variation of the classic Monkey Gland cocktail, where mezcal substitutes gin to create a complex, smoky, and earthy experience that bridges pre-Prohibition sensibilities with contemporary agave appreciation.
Southside Royale
An effervescent elevation of the classic Southside with Champagne. Where gin, mint, and lime meet celebratory bubbles for sophisticated sparkle.
Southside
Gin, lime, mint, and simple syrup. Chicago's answer to the mojito.
Spiced Berry Sparkler
A contemporary cocktail that fuses ripe berries with warming spices and effervescent sparkle, embodying the farm-to-glass movement with seasonal ingredients and artisanal preparation.
Spicy Lemon Drop
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.
Stinger
A classic duo: rich Cognac cooled by minty white crème de menthe—silky, bracing, and deceptively simple.
Tequila Espresso Martini
A modern, agave-forward interpretation of the classic Espresso Martini. By substituting tequila for vodka, this variation introduces a complex, earthy dimension that complements and elevates the rich bitterness of espresso.
Top Shelf Alaskan
The pinnacle expression of the classic Alaskan cocktail, featuring premium high-proof London Dry gin, Yellow Chartreuse, and orange bitters. This spirit-forward masterpiece showcases the art of balance in pre-Prohibition cocktail culture.
Trinidad Sour
A modern classic that boldly features Angostura bitters as its base, balanced with orgeat syrup and lemon juice for a surprisingly harmonious and complex drink.
Turf Club
A sophisticated gin cocktail that bridges the gap between the sweeter Martinez and the drier Martini, featuring complex aromatics from maraschino liqueur and absinthe.
Tuxedo No. 2
A sophisticated Martini variation featuring subtle complexity from maraschino liqueur and an absinthe rinse, representing the elegant cocktail culture of the Gilded Age.
Tuxedo No. 3
A sophisticated Martini variation distinguished by the addition of fino sherry, which adds unique nutty and saline complexity to this elegant gin cocktail from the Golden Age.
Tuxedo
A late-19th-century martini offshoot with dry vermouth, a touch of maraschino, and aromatic absinthe and bitters.
Vanilla Espresso Martini
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.
Very French Martini
A sophisticated evolution of the French Martini, created by Simon Difford, substituting vodka with complex, aromatic Cognac to elevate a popular fruit-forward template into a drink of remarkable character.
Violette Casino
A sophisticated modern classic that bridges the gap between the Casino and Aviation cocktails, combining Old Tom gin, maraschino liqueur, and a whisper of crème de violette for elegant complexity.
Virgin Pornstar Martini
The non-alcoholic counterpart to the UK's most ordered cocktail, preserving the original's theatricality and tropical flavor with passion fruit, vanilla, and citrus, served with a sparkling wine sidecar.
Vodka Gibson
A study in elegant austerity, this cocktail strips the Martini to its barest essentials and pivots with a single, savory grace note—the distinctive umami of a pickled onion.
Vodka Gimlet
A testament to the elegant power of simplicity, a clean and crisp variation of its gin-based progenitor that transforms a classic naval cocktail into a smoother, more approachable icon.
Ward 8
Boston's most significant contribution to classic cocktail canon - a robust whiskey sour elevated by orange juice and the sweet, ruby kiss of grenadine. Born from 19th-century political machinations, it's both refreshingly tart and subtly complex.
Ward Eight
Boston's most significant contribution to classic cocktail canon, a robust and nuanced riff on the Whiskey Sour. This testament to Gilded Age political history balances the spicy character of rye whiskey against bright citrus and the subtle complexity of real pomegranate grenadine.
White Cosmopolitan
A sophisticated and elegant reinterpretation of the classic Cosmopolitan, swapping cranberry juice for elderflower liqueur and white cranberry juice for a delicate, floral sweetness and crystal-clear appearance.
White Lady
Harry MacElhone's gin, Cointreau and lemon sour—creamy with egg white and a benchmark of Prohibition elegance.
Widow's Kiss
A potent and evocative cocktail from the Gilded Age, a complex marriage of robust apple brandy and two of the world's most enigmatic herbal liqueurs: Bénédictine and Yellow Chartreuse.
Yellow Bird
A classic tropical cocktail celebrated for its vibrant, sunny hue and refreshingly complex flavor profile, blending rum with the distinctive vanilla-anise notes of Galliano L'Autentico.
Zero-Proof Vesper
A modern reinterpretation of the mid-century classic James Bond cocktail without alcohol, showcasing the innovation in zero-proof spirits and sophisticated non-alcoholic mixology.