Cocktail Ingredients FAQ

When making a Margarita, you’ll need tequila, orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Grand Marnier), lime juice, & simple syrup. Use Blanco, Reposado, or Añejo tequila. The orange liqueur adds depth & sweetness, so it’s essential for making a good Margarita. Lime juice & simple syrup are important for the right balance of sweet & sour.

When making an Old Fashioned, you’ll need bourbon whiskey, bitters, sugar cubes, & orange peel. The combination of the whiskey & the bitters gives the drink its characteristic flavor. The sugar cubes & the orange peel add sweetness & complexity to this classic cocktail. It’s important to use good-quality whiskey & bitters.

A Negroni is made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. This Italian classic is usually served over ice in an old-fashioned glass or rocks glass. Add a twist of orange peel for a pleasant aroma and flavor to this iconic cocktail. Use high-quality spirits for the best results.

For a classic Daiquiri, you’ll need 1 & 1/2 ounces of white rum, 3/4 ounces of lime juice, & 1/2 to 3/4 ounce of simple syrup. This tropical favorite is often served with crushed ice in a chilled coupe glass. Add a few drops of bitters for an extra layer of complexity & flavor.

To make a Dry Martini, you’ll need 2 & 1/2 ounces of gin and 1/2 ounces of dry vermouth. This classic cocktail is served in a Martini glass & garnished with an olive or lemon twist. Stir the ingredients to combine them; then strain them into a chilled glass.

To make a Moscow Mule, you will need two ounces of vodka, four to six ounces of ginger beer, one-half ounce of fresh lime juice, & a lime wedge for garnishing. Combine all the ingredients in a copper mug filled with ice & stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge & enjoy!

To make a Whiskey Sour, you will need two ounces of whiskey, one ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, one-half ounce simple syrup, & an orange slice for garnishing. Combine all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice & shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe or rocks glass over fresh ice & garnish with an orange slice.

To make a Manhattan, you will need two ounces of rye whiskey, one ounce of sweet vermouth, & two to three dashes of Angostura bitters. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice & stir until chilled. Strain into a Martini glass or coupe, & garnish with a cherry or orange peel. Enjoy!

To make a Gimlet, you will need two ounces of gin, one ounce of fresh lime juice, & half an ounce of simple syrup. Shake all the ingredients together with ice in a cocktail shaker & strain into a chilled Martini glass or coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel & serve.

To make a French 75, combine one ounce of gin, one-half ounce of fresh lemon juice, & one teaspoon of sugar in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, & strain into a champagne flute. Top it off with chilled champagne or sparkling wine & gently stir. Add a twist of lemon peel to garnish.

To make a Mai Tai, you will need one ounce of amber rum, one ounce of dark rum, one-half ounce of orange curacao, one ounce of lime juice, three-quarter ounces of simple syrup, & two dashes of Angostura bitters. Shake all the ingredients with ice & strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.