The Whiskey Lounge
This sophisticated, timeless standard stirs together bourbon or rye whiskey with Angostura bitters, water, and a sugar cube, typically garnished with an orange twist
Old Fashioned
This sharp, sophisticated icon stirs together gin and dry vermouth, traditionally garnished with a green olive or a lemon twist
Martini
This elegant, smooth classic shakes up cognac, triple sec orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice, served in a glass with a sugared rim
Sidecar
This ultimate, complex Tiki masterpiece combines dark and light rums with orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, and a distinct splash of almond-flavored orgeat syrup
Mai Tai
This clean, savory variation of a classic martini swaps out the traditional lemon twist or olive garnish for a small pickled cocktail onion
Gibson
This elegant cocktail balances rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters, famously named after a bustling borough in New York City
Manhattan
This striking, bittersweet Italian classic features equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and a bright red, bitter aperitif liqueur named Campari
Negroni
This legendary, complex New Orleans hotel classic stirs together rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine liqueur, and two styles of bitters
Vieux Carré
This sophisticated, deep-red tropical classic shakes up gin, cherry brandy, Cointreau, DOM Bénédictine, pineapple juice, and lime juice, originating at the Raffles Hotel
Singapore Sling
This elegant, pink-hued clear cocktail features vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and a distinct splash of tart cranberry juice
Cosmopolitan
This historic Southern favorite features a heavy pour of bourbon crushed together with fresh mint leaves, sugar, and an absolute mountain of crushed ice
Mint Julep
This refreshing, fizzy classic serves up gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup inside a tall glass, topped off with crisp club soda
Tom Collins
This classic champagne cocktail features a sugar cube soaked in aromatic bitters dropped into the bottom of a flute, topped with sparkling wine and a lemon twist
Champagne Cocktail
This modern, bittersweet Tiki favorite stands out by mixing dark rum and pineapple juice with a heavy splash of bitter red Campari
Jungle Bird
This sophisticated, bitter-sweet highball features a simple combination of Campari or sweet vermouth topped with a heavy pour of fizzy club soda
Americano
This classic, frothy lounge favorite shakes up bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, traditionally enhanced by adding a raw egg white for texture
Whiskey Sour
This sharp, simple classic combines gin with fresh lime juice, famously created in the late 19th century to help British sailors prevent scurvy
Gimlet
This French-inspired highball features a simple, refreshing blend of vodka, black raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice
French Martini
This creamy, complex tropical highball features a blend of dark rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut, traditionally dusted with fresh nutmeg
Painkiller
This unique, refreshing highball combines vodka with fresh lime juice and a heavy splash of sweet, dark coffee liqueur
Black Russian
This aggressive, high-proof historical New Orleans cocktail combines rye whiskey, Peychaud's bitters, and a sugar cube inside a glass rinsed with Herbsaint or absinthe
Sazerac
This elite, pre-prohibition cocktail shakes up gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice to create a pale green profile
The Last Word
This sophisticated 1920s Paris cocktail combines gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup, topped off with a heavy pour of champagne, named after a powerful military field gun
French 75
This legendary, high-strength tropical favorite combines overproof rum, dark rum, and falernum syrup with grapefruit juice and a hint of anise liqueur
Zombie (Variant / Jet Pilot context)
This elegant, botanical clear cocktail shakes up gin with fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and fresh cucumber slices muddled with basil leaves
Gin Basil Smash