Cocktail Recipes & Drinks Guide
Today’s Top Picks
Jameson and Ginger
A simple, refreshing, and perfectly balanced highball that combines the smoothness of Jameson Irish Whiskey with the spicy sweetness of ginger ale.
French 95
A sophisticated and bubbly cocktail that swaps the traditional gin of a French 75 for the rich, warm notes of bourbon.
Amor a la Muerte
A smoky, bittersweet, and complex cocktail that balances mezcal, Aperol, and Strega with fresh citrus.
Blue Blazer
A spectacular and warming classic cocktail made by setting Scotch whisky alight and pouring the blue flame between two mugs.
Quick & Easy to Make
Vodka Tonic
A brilliantly simple and refreshing highball cocktail combining the clean taste of vodka with the crisp, bittersweet flavor of tonic water.
Gin and Tonic
A refreshing and classic highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water, typically garnished with a wedge or slice of lime.
Jack and Coke
An iconic and refreshingly simple highball made by mixing Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey with Coca-Cola over ice.
Whiskey and Coke
A simple and iconic highball pairing the complex notes of whiskey with the crisp, caramel flavor of cola.
Mixology Olympics
1934 Zombie Punch
A complex and notoriously potent tiki classic blending three types of rum with fruit juices and exotic spices.
Zombie
A famously potent and complex tiki cocktail featuring a blend of multiple rums, fruit juices, and spices.
Spanish Coffee
A spectacular and warming cocktail featuring coffee, liqueurs, and a dramatic flaming, caramelized sugar rim.
1934 Zombie
A legendary and potent tiki cocktail featuring a secret blend of three different rums, citrus, and exotic spices.
Rum and Done
Mojito
A refreshing Cuban highball cocktail combining white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.
Daiquiri
A refreshingly simple and elegant classic Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and sugar.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Rum and Coke
A universally popular and refreshingly simple highball made by mixing rum and cola over ice, often with a lime garnish.
Vodka & Beyond
Vodka Tonic
A brilliantly simple and refreshing highball cocktail combining the clean taste of vodka with the crisp, bittersweet flavor of tonic water.
Espresso Martini
A sophisticated and energizing cocktail made with vodka, espresso coffee, and coffee liqueur, known for its rich flavor and creamy foam top.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Vodka Martini
A crisp, clean, and spirit-forward classic cocktail made with vodka and dry vermouth, garnished with a lemon twist or olive.
The Gin Genie’s Picks
Martini
The undisputed king of cocktails, a crisp, aromatic, and spirit-forward blend of gin and dry vermouth.
Gin and Tonic
A refreshing and classic highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water, typically garnished with a wedge or slice of lime.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Negroni
A classic Italian aperitif known for its perfect and iconic balance of bitter, sweet, and herbal notes.
Whiskey Tango Magic
Jack and Coke
An iconic and refreshingly simple highball made by mixing Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey with Coca-Cola over ice.
Whiskey and Coke
A simple and iconic highball pairing the complex notes of whiskey with the crisp, caramel flavor of cola.
Old Fashioned
A timeless and sophisticated cocktail featuring whiskey, sugar, and bitters, garnished with an expressive orange peel.
Improved Amaretto Sour
A sophisticated and balanced reinvention of the classic, this cocktail marries the nutty sweetness of amaretto with the bold character of bourbon, creating a rich, velvety, and complex sour.
Tequila Temptations
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Margarita
A classic and refreshing cocktail that perfectly balances the tangy taste of lime, the sweetness of orange liqueur, and the distinct character of tequila.
Frozen Margarita
A slushy, ice-blended version of the classic tequila, lime, and orange liqueur cocktail, perfect for warm weather.
Tommy's Margarita
A refreshing and tequila-forward twist on the classic Margarita, sweetened with agave nectar instead of orange liqueur.
Sip Happens: Liqueur Magic
Spritz Veneziano
A quintessential Italian aperitif, the Spritz Veneziano is a refreshing, bubbly, and slightly bitter cocktail made with prosecco, a bitter liqueur, and a splash of soda.
Espresso Martini
A sophisticated and energizing cocktail made with vodka, espresso coffee, and coffee liqueur, known for its rich flavor and creamy foam top.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Margarita
A classic and refreshing cocktail that perfectly balances the tangy taste of lime, the sweetness of orange liqueur, and the distinct character of tequila.
Vermouth Smooth
Martini
The undisputed king of cocktails, a crisp, aromatic, and spirit-forward blend of gin and dry vermouth.
Dry Martini
A timeless and elegant cocktail featuring gin and dry vermouth, stirred to perfection and served ice-cold.
Manhattan
A classic and sophisticated cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.
Rob Roy
A classic cocktail made with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters, often called a Scotch Manhattan.
The Grape Escape (Brandy & Cognac)
Mulled Wine
A warm and aromatic red wine beverage, gently simmered with citrus and a blend of festive spices.
Sidecar
A classic and elegant sour cocktail that perfectly balances rich Cognac, tart lemon juice, and sweet orange liqueur.
Sangria
A refreshing and fruity Spanish wine punch made with red wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and often a splash of brandy.
Rosé Sangria
A light, fruity, and refreshingly elegant batch cocktail made with rosé wine, spirits, and seasonal fresh fruit.
Sparkle & Swirl Society
Spritz Veneziano
A quintessential Italian aperitif, the Spritz Veneziano is a refreshing, bubbly, and slightly bitter cocktail made with prosecco, a bitter liqueur, and a splash of soda.
Negroni
A classic Italian aperitif known for its perfect and iconic balance of bitter, sweet, and herbal notes.
Vodka Martini
A crisp, clean, and spirit-forward classic cocktail made with vodka and dry vermouth, garnished with a lemon twist or olive.
Maverick Martini
A vibrant and fruity modern classic featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a celebratory side of sparkling wine.
Sip Happens – Mezcal Style
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
A smoky, agave-forward twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring both tequila and mezcal.
Mezcal Margarita
A smoky, earthy, and complex twist on the classic Margarita, made by substituting tequila with its agave relative, mezcal.
Mezcal Paloma
A smoky, bittersweet, and refreshing highball that swaps tequila for mezcal in the classic Paloma cocktail.
Mezcal Negroni
A smoky, bittersweet, and complex twist on the classic Negroni using mezcal instead of gin.
Lager with a Twist
Radler
A refreshing and simple German beer cocktail made by mixing beer with sparkling lemonade or citrus soda.
Michelada
A refreshing and savory Mexican beer cocktail made with lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and tomato juice, served in a salt-rimmed glass.
Coronita Margarita
A fun and festive frozen margarita served in a large glass with a small bottle of Corona beer turned upside down into it.
Sake Bomb
A fun, interactive party drink made by dropping a shot of warm sake into a glass of beer, meant to be chugged immediately.
Sophisticated Tang
Improved Amaretto Sour
A sophisticated and balanced reinvention of the classic, this cocktail marries the nutty sweetness of amaretto with the bold character of bourbon, creating a rich, velvety, and complex sour.
Whiskey Sour
A classic cocktail that perfectly balances the sweet and sour with the rich complexity of whiskey.
Amaretto Sour
A perfectly balanced cocktail marrying the sweet, nutty flavor of amaretto with tart lemon juice, elevated by bourbon and a silky egg white foam.
Kentucky Sour
A classic and refreshing sour cocktail that perfectly highlights the rich, smooth character of Kentucky bourbon.
Classy Martinis
Martini
The undisputed king of cocktails, a crisp, aromatic, and spirit-forward blend of gin and dry vermouth.
Espresso Martini
A sophisticated and energizing cocktail made with vodka, espresso coffee, and coffee liqueur, known for its rich flavor and creamy foam top.
Vodka Martini
A crisp, clean, and spirit-forward classic cocktail made with vodka and dry vermouth, garnished with a lemon twist or olive.
Maverick Martini
A vibrant and fruity modern classic featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a celebratory side of sparkling wine.
Softly Buzzed Elegance
Wine Spritzer
A simple and refreshing highball made by diluting wine with carbonated water.
Mimosa
A simple and elegant sparkling wine cocktail made with chilled orange juice, perfect for brunch and celebrations.
Pimm's Cup
A quintessential British summer cocktail made with Pimm's No. 1, lemonade or ginger ale, and an abundance of fresh fruit and mint.
Tinto de Verano
A delightfully simple and refreshing Spanish wine cocktail made with red wine and fizzy lemon soda.
The Gentle Swing
Vodka Tonic
A brilliantly simple and refreshing highball cocktail combining the clean taste of vodka with the crisp, bittersweet flavor of tonic water.
Spritz Veneziano
A quintessential Italian aperitif, the Spritz Veneziano is a refreshing, bubbly, and slightly bitter cocktail made with prosecco, a bitter liqueur, and a splash of soda.
Mojito
A refreshing Cuban highball cocktail combining white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.
Gin and Tonic
A refreshing and classic highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water, typically garnished with a wedge or slice of lime.
Refined Balance Creations
Daiquiri
A refreshingly simple and elegant classic Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and sugar.
Margarita
A classic and refreshing cocktail that perfectly balances the tangy taste of lime, the sweetness of orange liqueur, and the distinct character of tequila.
Frozen Margarita
A slushy, ice-blended version of the classic tequila, lime, and orange liqueur cocktail, perfect for warm weather.
Pornstar Martini
A sweet and tangy cocktail featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a side of sparkling wine.
Shaken, Stirred & Seriously Strong
Martini
The undisputed king of cocktails, a crisp, aromatic, and spirit-forward blend of gin and dry vermouth.
Espresso Martini
A sophisticated and energizing cocktail made with vodka, espresso coffee, and coffee liqueur, known for its rich flavor and creamy foam top.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Negroni
A classic Italian aperitif known for its perfect and iconic balance of bitter, sweet, and herbal notes.
Bubbly Without the Buzz
Virgin Mojito (Nojito)
A refreshing, non-alcoholic twist on the classic Cuban Mojito, bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh mint and zesty lime.
Virgin Mojito
An incredibly refreshing and bubbly mocktail that perfectly balances the coolness of mint, the tang of fresh lime, and a touch of sweetness.
Virgin Piña Colada
A creamy, sweet, and tropical blended drink made with pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and ice.
Arnold Palmer
A refreshing non-alcoholic drink made from equal parts iced tea and lemonade.