Cocktail Recipes Archive
Pimm’s Cup
It’s the quintessential Wimbledon Cocktail, but delicious year round! The Pimm’s Cup is a light, refreshing and low alcohol cocktail that’s perfect for summertime.
Rattlesnake Cocktail
Another classic from the Savoy Cocktail book, the Rattlesnake started out as a drink for 6, but we’ve pared it down to just one serving.
Modern XYZ Cocktail
A ‘new and improved’ version of the little-known pre-prohibition classic XYZ Cocktail– Get our updated custom recipe at A Bar Above.
Strawberry Mezcal Smash
A transitional cocktail to celebrate the end of winter (with smoky Mezcal) and the bright fruity flavors coming with springtime – strawberries and basil!
Smoking Dutchman Cocktail
Meet the Smoking Dutchman cocktail, a simple, smoky riff on the classic Corpse Reviver #1 that features genever, whiskey, and sweet vermouth.
Vesper Tonic
Do you like the Vesper cocktail but you’re in the mood for a Martini-style drink? Try this reader submission that adds tonic water for a refreshing, lighter alternative.
The Cariño Cocktail
This Cariño cocktail won Eric van Beek the gold in Bacardi Legacy in the Netherlands. Can you spot the one weird ingredient?
Cranberry Collins
This simple, sparkly cocktail is a great way to use up those last few holiday cranberries to make a fresh cranberry syrup, mixed with gin, lime, & soda water.
South Side
The South Side cocktail is a beautifully simple gin sour that’s perfect for when you’re looking for something aromatic and tart.
Caipiroska
The Caipiroska is a vodka rendition of the classic Brazilian Caipirinha. It’s a tad bitter, well-rounded, and tart. Get the recipe at A Bar Above.
Georgetown Cocktail
Love spirited drinks and feeling like rum? The Georgetown cocktail features rum, maraschino, and orange– and it has your name all over it!
Chilcano Cocktail
Our version of this pisco cocktail is a slight variation of the traditional Chilcano recipe, reducing the ginger ale while increasing the overall spice flavor with ginger liqueur.
Breakfast Manhattan
This Breakfast Manhattan combines coffee, chocolate, and smoky Scotch in a sophisticated twist on the classic Manhattan.
Just in Thyme Lemonade
It’s hot out. Would you like some lemonade? This cocktail is bright and refreshing with a gentle herbal aroma from fresh thyme.
Purity Vodka Martini
Ready for National Martini Day? Here’s a smooth, velvety vodka Martini recipe to help you celebrate!
Remember the Maine Cocktail
It may only use a tiny bit of absinthe mixed with rye, sweet vermouth, and cherry Herring, but there’s no question which flavor shines through this classic cocktail!
French Connection Cocktail
The French Connection cocktail mixes Lillet Blanc, Cognac, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters with a homemade honey syrup.
Campari Soda
Meet the Campari Soda– It’s pretty much what it sounds like! Mix Campari and soda water for a light, bitter, refreshing cocktail. Get the recipe at A Bar Above.
Twin Toddies
A Tale of Two Toddies: One hot and one cold, these two variations on the classic Hot Toddy are infused with tea.
Tequila Melon Julep
Learn how to make a Tequila Melon Julep, a refreshing twist on the Southern classic featuring tequila, fresh mint, and sweet melon flavors.
Lucien Gaudin
The Lucien Gaudin cocktail is a lot like a Negroni, but more complex and just a touch sweeter; it’s a pre-Prohibition classic you’ve probably never tried!
Absinthe Frappe
This cocktail uses Lucid Absinthe Supérieure for its base spirit – and makes for a bright and refreshing summer classic.
Doctor Cocktail
This cocktail goes way back to 1916 and definitely packs a (Swedish) punch! Get the doctor cocktail recipe featuring Swedish punsch liqueur and lemon juice.
Negroni
The Negroni cocktail is a classic Italian apéritif combining equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth for a bittersweet drink.
Americano Summer
Meet the Americano Summer, a riff on the classic Americano cocktail. This version features a watermelon shrub alongside Campari and Tanqueray Gin.
Belmont Jewel
Discover the Belmont Jewel cocktail, a refreshing bourbon drink made with Maker’s Mark, lemonade, and pomegranate juice—the signature cocktail of the Belmont Stakes.
Eva Peron Cocktail
The Eva Peron cocktail puts three big flavors together in one glass: Fernet Branca, ginger liqueur + ginger beer, and fresh lime all mixed with a balancing sweet vermouth.
Red Hook Cocktail
This Manhattan variation comes from Enzo Errico at Milk & Honey – and it comes with a kick! Get the recipe at A Bar Above.
Harrington Cocktail
According to Paul Clarke, the Harrington cocktail is “a vodka cocktail for people who don’t drink vodka.” Sound intriguing? Get the recipe at A Bar Above.
The Hanky Panky – Again!
The Hanky Panky is a gin cocktail that mixes London Dry gin with sweet vermouth and Fernet Branca. Believe it or not, this one’s a classic!
