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!
Trinidad Sour Cocktail Recipe
A bold twist on classic cocktails, the Trinidad Sour blends Angostura bitters, orgeat, lemon juice, and rye whiskey. Get the recipe now!
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.
