Cocktails traditionally served in a rocks glass.
A brunchy amaretto sour variation—amaretto brightened with lemon and fresh orange juice, shaken and served over ice.
A lighter take on the White Russian using skim milk instead of heavy cream—a playful nod to the Russian tennis star's athletic physique.
A seasonal spin on the Bramble—gin, lemon, and blackberry with a touch of allspice for fall warmth.
Brazil's quintessential blended cocktail featuring cachaça with passion fruit, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut milk—a creamy, tropical celebration.
A modern whisky sour featuring Monkey Shoulder Scotch with berry preserves and orange bitters—fruity, smooth, and perfectly balanced.
A modern evolution of the Boulevardier with added Amaro Averna—bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth, and dark herbal complexity.
A minimalist mix of vodka and coffee liqueur that delivers bold, roasty sweetness—essentially a White Russian without the cream.
A vibrant margarita riff—blanco tequila, blue curaçao, and fresh lime served tart with an optional salted rim.
A whiskey-laced cousin of the Negroni that blends bold American bourbon with bitter Campari and sweet vermouth for a warming, ruby-hued sipper.
A modern classic that brilliantly marries American whiskey tradition with vibrant, herbaceous character. This descendant of the Gin Basil Smash swaps botanical gin for bourbon's rich vanilla and caramel, creating a refreshing yet complex cocktail.
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 timeless New Orleans classic that beautifully encapsulates the city's multicultural heritage. This sophisticated cocktail masterfully blends American rye whiskey, French cognac and Bénédictine, Italian sweet vermouth, and Creole bitters for a harmonious and richly layered experience.
A celebratory Bramble—gin, lemon, and crème de mûre topped with dry Champagne for a sparkling blackberry fizz.
Dick Bradsell's 1980s London creation layers dry gin, fresh citrus and rich blackberry liqueur over a mound of crushed ice for a tart, jammy refresher.
Wisconsin's state cocktail—brandy, sugar, and bitters built over ice, often finished 'sweet' or 'sour' with soda.
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 contemporary evolution of Brazil's national cocktail that substitutes traditional white sugar with brown sugar to introduce a richer, more complex flavor profile. This variation adds notes of caramel, toffee, and molasses that complement the grassy, funky notes of cachaça.
Premium margarita spec—reposado tequila and lime sweetened with agave, finished with a float of Grand Marnier.
Brazil's national cocktail of muddled lime, sugar, and cachaça—simple, vibrant, and fiercely refreshing.
A rum caipirinha—light rum muddled with fresh lime and sugar over crushed ice for a breezy, tropical refresher.
Vodka, lime, and sugar muddled and built over ice—Russia meets Brazil in this crisp caipirinha cousin.
Spain‑to‑Mexico pick‑me‑up—Licor 43 shaken hard with hot espresso and served over ice for vanilla‑spiced coffee sweetness.
A sophisticated interpretation of the New Orleans classic using milk washing to create crystal clarity while preserving the rum and passion fruit essence.
A modern classic transformation using milk washing to create crystal clarity while preserving the signature rum, Campari, and pineapple harmony.
A bold and sophisticated modern classic that brilliantly reimagines the iconic Rusty Nail by substituting Scotch whisky with the earthy, smoky character of mezcal.
A modern classic cocktail that marries the tropical, tiki-style bitterness of the original Jungle Bird with the rich, roasted complexity of coffee.
White Russian with a splash of cola—vodka, coffee liqueur, cream, and cola over ice.
Barbadian classic—blackstrap rum with falernum and a dash of bitters over ice.
Cognac and amaretto. A smooth, almond-scented digestif.
A modern, sophisticated twist on the classic tiki-era Jungle Bird, substituting the traditional rum with the botanical complexity of gin.
A botanical take on the template—gin stirred with sugar and bitters over a large cube.
Smoky and sweet—Scotch whisky softened with amaretto over a large cube for a simple after‑dinner sipper.
Vodka and amaretto over ice—clean spirit meets almond sweetness for an easygoing nightcap.
Bourbon, honey, and lemon. A honey-sweetened whiskey sour that's become a modern classic.
Malaysia's 1970s tiki gift: blackstrap rum, Campari, pineapple and lime shaken into a bittersweet tropical sipper.
Tequila, lime and orange liqueur in flawless harmony—Mexico's most famous cocktail and a symbol of celebration.
A mezcal Penicillin—mezcal with lime, honey‑ginger syrup, and a tequila float.
A modern classic, a smoky and complex variation of the Prohibition-era Boulevardier that swaps bourbon for mezcal.
A modern classic that exemplifies the craft cocktail renaissance, brilliantly fusing the smoky, earthy notes of Mexican mezcal with the rich, roasted bitterness of coffee.
A modern, smoky reimagining of the classic 1970s tiki cocktail, the Jungle Bird, substituting the traditional rum with mezcal.
A modern classic smoky twist on the beloved Margarita—mezcal's earthy, complex character balanced with fresh lime, agave, and orange liqueur.
A 1:1:1 riff where earthy mezcal stands in for gin, giving the Italian aperitivo a sultry, agave-smoked backbone.
Smoky old fashioned—mezcal stirred with agave nectar and bitters over a large cube.
A smoky evolution of the Negroni Sbagliato, where mezcal's earthy complexity meets the bittersweet effervescence of Campari, sweet vermouth, and prosecco.
A modern classic that elevates its parent cocktail, the Tommy's Margarita, into a more complex and contemplative experience by substituting mezcal for tequila.
Neon 80s icon—Midori melon liqueur shaken with lemon and a touch of soda for lift.
A modern evolution of Dick Bradsell's 1980s classic, where muddled fresh blackberries elevate the gin sour with vibrant fruit complexity and aromatic depth.
A 1970s Cayman Islands indulgence of vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream and heavy cream—essentially a boozy dessert in a glass.
Three‑rum classic—blend of rums with lime, grapefruit, and honey syrup over a cone of crushed ice.
A perfectly symmetrical mix of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth that defined the bitter-sweet aperitivo and spawned a family of riffs.
Whiskey sour crowned with a red wine float—bourbon or rye, lemon, and simple with a claret cap.
Reposado tequila meets smoky mezcal, agave and bitters for Phil Ward's modern agave spin on the Old Fashioned.
The primordial cocktail—whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water—showcasing the base spirit in its purest, most aromatic form.
Sam Ross's modern classic marries blended Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, lemon and a smoky Islay float for soothing warmth.
A tropical Tommy’s riff—blanco tequila with fresh pineapple and lime, lightly sweetened with agave for sunny, fruit‑forward balance.
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 masterful intersection of classic cocktail simplicity and the rich, diverse world of sugarcane spirits, showcasing rum's rightful place among great sipping spirits.
A modern adaptation of the classic New Orleans Vieux Carré, substituting aged rum for cognac to create a warmer, sweeter profile that bridges Caribbean and Crescent City influences.
Scotch whisky and Drambuie. A simple, honeyed Highland cocktail.
A straightforward yet flavorful variation of the classic Rusty Nail, substituting bourbon for Scotch to create a distinctly American character with sweeter, fuller-bodied notes.
A sophisticated defiance of the classic Negroni, featuring assertive rye whiskey balanced by the bittersweet complexity of Campari and rich sweet vermouth.
Rye, sugar, Peychaud's bitters, and an absinthe rinse compose this potent, aromatic New Orleans standard.
A luminous white sbagliato—gentian Suze and bianco vermouth lengthened with crisp prosecco for a bittersweet, bubbly aperitivo.
The Bar Basso icon—equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth topped with dry prosecco for a bitter‑sweet, bubbly Negroni riff.
A bold variation of the classic Rusty Nail where smoky Islay Scotch whisky replaces the traditional Highland malt, adding layers of peat smoke, brine, and medicinal complexity to the honeyed sweetness of Drambuie.
A contemporary evolution of the Malaysian Jungle Bird that introduces warming spices like cinnamon, allspice, and clove, creating a complex interplay of bitter, sweet, tropical, and spiced notes perfect for both summer and cooler evenings.
A modern classic embodying the garden-to-glass movement, featuring the dynamic interplay between cooling cucumber and piquant jalapeño heat in a refreshingly complex tequila cocktail.
A modern classic that elevates the beloved Margarita with a piquant kick, perfectly balancing the tartness of lime, the sweetness of orange liqueur, and the fiery warmth of fresh jalapeño.
A masterful evolution of Phil Ward's Oaxaca Old Fashioned, introducing calculated heat that elevates the cocktail's smoky, agave-forward soul with a thrilling complex spice.
The Tommy's Margarita with a kick—blanco tequila, fresh lime, agave nectar, and muddled jalapeño for clean heat.
A modern classic cocktail that encapsulates the farm-to-glass ethos of 21st-century craft cocktail culture. A vibrant interplay of sweet strawberries, herbaceous basil, tart citrus, and botanical gin.
Martinique's elemental ritual: rhum agricole blanc lightly sweetened with cane syrup and perfumed by a lime coin—served neat, small, and potent.
A creamy dessert highball of amaretto, coffee liqueur, and cream—sweet, nutty, and indulgent over ice.
Tequila, lime, and agave nectar—a clean, modern take on the Margarita without orange liqueur.
Walter Bergeron's New Orleans classic blends rye, cognac, sweet vermouth and Bénédictine with dual bitters for a silky, spirit-forward sipper.
A quintessential American cocktail that marks a pivotal point in mixed drink evolution. This vibrant and refreshing libation bridges the Mint Julep and Whiskey Sour, embodying 19th-century innovation with its masterful balance of sweet, sour, and strong, elevated by the aromatic lift of fresh mint.
A timeless blend of whiskey, lemon, and sugar shaken silky with egg white—template for the entire sour family.
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.
A modern classic that brilliantly marries the smoky, earthy notes of Mexican mezcal with the floral bitterness of French aperitifs, creating a sophisticated variation on the White Negroni structure.
A modern classic that brilliantly reimagines its iconic Italian predecessor through a distinctly French lens, swapping Campari and sweet vermouth for Suze and Lillet Blanc.
Velvety vodka and coffee liqueur softened with a cap of cream—an indulgent sipper immortalized by *The Big Lebowski*.