RECIPE
This cocktail is made with 2 oz tequila, 1 oz lime juice, and 1 oz triple sec. It's shaken with ice, strained into a salt-rimmed glass, and can be served on the rocks or straight up.
Margarita
This classic whiskey cocktail includes 2 oz bourbon or rye, a sugar cube, bitters, and a splash of water. It's stirred and garnished with an orange peel
Old Fashion
This elegant cocktail combines 2.5 oz gin (or vodka) with 0.5 oz dry vermouth, stirred or shaken with ice, then strained into a martini glass and garnished with an olive or lemon twist.
Martini
This cocktail combines 2 oz white rum, 1 oz lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup, shaken and strained into a coupe glass.
Daquiri
This pink-hued drink includes 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz cranberry juice, 0.5 oz triple sec, and 0.5 oz lime juice. It's shaken with ice and strained into a martini glass.
Cosmo
This refreshing Cuban drink is made by muddling 6–8 mint leaves with 0.75 oz simple syrup and 1 oz lime juice, then adding 2 oz white rum and ice, topping with soda water, and garnishing with mint.
Mojito
This drink mixes 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 4–6 oz ginger beer, built over ice in a copper mug and garnished with a lime wedge.
Moscow Mule
This classic drink features 2 oz rye or bourbon, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes bitters, stirred and served with a cherry garnish.
Manhattan
This simple gin cocktail includes 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz lime juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup, shaken and strained into a coupe glass.
Gimlet
This bitter and boozy drink is made with 1 oz each of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, stirred and served over ice with an orange peel.
Negroni
This sour cocktail includes 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup, optionally with egg white. It's shaken and strained into a rocks glass.
Whiskey Sour
This savory brunch staple is made with 1.5 oz vodka, 3 oz tomato juice, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and seasonings like Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Bloody Mary
This tequila-based drink features 2 oz tequila, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 4 oz grapefruit soda, stirred and served over ice with a lime garnish.
Paloma
This vibrant orange drink is made with 2 oz Aperol, 3 oz prosecco, and 1 oz soda water, built over ice in a wine glass.
Aperol Spritz
This gin highball is made with 2 oz gin, 1 oz lemon juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup, topped with soda water and served over ice in a tall glass.
Tom Collins
This Prohibition-era cocktail includes 2 oz cognac, 0.75 oz triple sec, and 0.75 oz lemon juice, shaken and served in a sugar-rimmed glass.
Sidecar
This Southern favorite includes 2 oz bourbon, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 6 mint leaves over crushed ice, garnished with mint.
Mint Julep
This tropical drink includes 1 oz white rum, 1 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz orange curaçao, and 0.25 oz orgeat syrup, shaken and served with a mint garnish.
Mai Tai
This Brazilian cocktail features 2 oz cachaça, 4 lime wedges, and 2 tsp sugar, muddled, stirred, and served over ice.
Caipirinha
This classy cocktail includes 1 oz gin, 0.5 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup, shaken and topped with 2 oz Champagne in a flute.
French 75
This colorful drink layers 2 oz tequila, 4 oz orange juice, and 0.5 oz grenadine in a glass filled with ice.
Tequilla Sunrise
This tropical cocktail is made by blending 2 oz white rum, 1 oz coconut cream, 1 oz heavy cream (optional), 1.5 oz pineapple juice, and 1/2 cup of crushed ice until smooth, then served in a chilled glass and garnished with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
Pina Colada
This tropical punch combines 1.5 oz light rum, 1 oz dark rum, 1 oz orange juice, 1 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 0.5 oz grenadine, shaken and served over ice.
Rum Punch
This late-night favorite combines 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 1 oz fresh espresso, shaken and served in a martini glass.
Espresso Martini
This drink is built with 2 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 4 oz ginger beer, garnished with a lime and served over ice.
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