Cocktail Recipes Archive
Espresso Martini Recipe
Discover the perfect Espresso Martini recipe with fresh espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur. Easy to make at home with A Bar Above!
The Old Fashioned
Once known as “The Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail,” this is about as classic as a classic cocktail can get! Get the recipe featuring whiskey, simple syrup, & bitters.
Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipe: The Bourbon Bog
The other day, I was chatting with a friend who mentioned that her dad’s go-to Thanksgiving cocktail is something called a Bourbon Bog. I had never heard of it—but with a name like that (and because I love bourbon), I had to check it out. After a little...
Clover Club Cocktail
The Clover Club is a pre-Prohibition cocktail combining gin, raspberry syrup, lemon juice, & egg white for a tart, slightly sweet drink.
Zombie Punch: A Halloween Punch Recipe
A delicious Halloween punch for serving to all the ghouls & goblins at your party, featuring rum, absinthe, & pineapple juice. Get the recipe at A Bar Above!
Corpse Reviver no. 2
Learn how to make a classic Corpse Reviver No. 2, a crisp gin cocktail with Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, lemon juice, and a touch of absinthe.
Corpse Reviver No 1
Learn how to make a classic Corpse Reviver No. 1, a rich pre-Prohibition cocktail featuring brandy, apple brandy, and sweet vermouth.
The Pumpkin Spice Martini
Learn how to make a creamy Pumpkin Spice Martini with warm seasonal flavors—the perfect fall cocktail for holiday gatherings and cozy nights in.
Aviation Cocktail
The Aviation is a true classic. In this recipe we’re making it with our homemade Crème de Hibiscus instead of the traditional Crème de Violette
Moscow Mule Recipe
The Moscow Mule is a fantastic “gateway drink” for getting into craft cocktails. Easy to make, beautiful presentation and delicious… You can’t go wrong with a Moscow Mule.
Tom Collins Recipe
While we’ve made several versions of a Collins (my personal favorite being with cranberries), we’ve never actually done a post on a traditional Tom Collins– the shame! This classic cocktail combines gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water for a refreshing drink.
White Peach Sangria
This easy white peach sangria recipe combines crisp white wine, peach liqueur, and fresh peaches in a single-serve cocktail that’s perfect for summer sipping. Refreshing, fruit-forward, and easy to batch!
The Classic Mojito Recipe
The Mojito is a minty classic is just the right level of sweetness – as long as you’re not out of mint, of course!
White Sangria Cocktail Recipe
White Sangria is a light, fruity cocktail made with white wine, brandy, citrus, and fresh seasonal fruit — perfect for summer sipping!
Long Island Iced Tea Recipe
Learn how to make a classic Long Island Iced Tea, plus its history, ingredients, and tips for balancing this iconic high-proof cocktail.
Scorpion Bowl
The Scorpion Bowl is a tiki cocktail made for sharing, with rum, brandy, orange juice, lemon juice, & more. Join us for the recipe.
Classic Paloma Recipe
Learn how to make a classic Paloma with tequila, grapefruit, lime, and soda, plus tips for creating the perfect refreshing cocktail.
Monkey Gland Cocktail
The Monkey Gland mixes gin, OJ, simple syrup, grenadine, & absinthe for a classic cocktail with a wild name & bold flavor. Get the recipe!
Classic Mint Julep Recipe
Featuring bourbon, mint, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters, this julep cocktail is a classic for a reason– and it’s not just for horse races. Get the recipe at A Bar Above!
Cuba Libre Cocktail
Get the perfect recipe for the Cuba Libre at A Bar Above: This refreshing rum and Coke cocktail adds a splash of lime juice & a secret ingredient.
Flying Dutchman Cocktail
The Flying Dutchman cocktail is a classic that mixes genever, yellow Chartreuse, Benedictine, & lemon juice. Get the recipe at A Bar Above.
Paper Plane Cocktail Recipe
Discover the Paper Plane, a modern classic cocktail made with bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon. Get the recipe today at A Bar Above.
Alaska Cocktail
The Alaska is a classic cocktail made of gin, yellow Chartreuse, and a dash of orange bitters. It’s herbal and delicious– get the recipe today!
Irish Coffee Recipe
On a cold night, there’s nothing quite like a hot Irish coffee to warm you up – in more ways than one! Get the recipe at A Bar Above.
Brown Derby Cocktail
The Brown Derby drink mixes bourbon, ruby red grapefruit juice, and honey syrup for a delicious classic cocktail. Get the recipe at A Bar Above!
Hurricane Drink Recipe
What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than with the quintessential New Orleans Cocktail: The Hurricane! Get the recipe at A Bar Above.
Cable Car Cocktail
The Cable Car cocktail is a modern variation of the Sidecar, mixing spiced rum, lemon juice, & orange curaçao. Get the recipe at A Bar Above.
Greenpoint Cocktail
Named after Greenpoint, Brooklyn, the Greenpoint cocktail mixes yellow Chartreus, rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura & orange bitters.
El Diablo Cocktail
Combining tequila, lime juice, Crème de Cassis, & ginger beer, the El Diablo cocktail is delicious… with a bite! Get the recipe at A Bar Above.
The White Lady
A true Prohibition classic, the White Lady mixes gin, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice– and something simple syrup & egg white.
