Cocktail Recipes & Drinks Guide
Today’s Top Picks
Penicillin
A smoky and spicy modern classic that balances sweet honey, tart lemon, and the warming kick of ginger with two kinds of Scotch whisky.
Irish Mule
A refreshing and spicy highball cocktail that swaps the traditional vodka of a Moscow Mule for smooth Irish whiskey.
Ray's Mistake
A famously secret and potent blended Tiki cocktail from the legendary Tiki-Ti bar, with a complex, fruity, and floral profile.
Phlogiston Cocktail
A smoky, bitter, and herbaceous sour cocktail featuring equal parts mezcal, Cynar, and Green Chartreuse.
Quick & Easy to Make
Gin and Tonic
A refreshing and classic highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water, typically garnished with a wedge or slice of lime.
Rum and Coke
A universally popular and refreshingly simple highball made by mixing rum and cola over ice, often with a lime garnish.
Jack and Coke
An iconic and refreshingly simple highball made by mixing Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey with Coca-Cola over ice.
Jägerbomb
An iconic party starter made by dropping a shot of Jägermeister into a glass of energy drink.
Mixology Olympics
Zombie
A famously potent and complex tiki cocktail featuring a blend of multiple rums, fruit juices, and spices.
New Orleans Fizz
A legendary, cloud-like, and citrusy gin cocktail from New Orleans, famous for its frothy meringue-like head that requires extensive shaking.
1934 Zombie Punch
A complex and notoriously potent tiki classic blending three types of rum with fruit juices and exotic spices.
1934 Zombie
A legendary and potent tiki cocktail featuring a secret blend of three different rums, citrus, and exotic spices.
Rum and Done
Piña Colada
A sweet and creamy blended tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream.
Mai Tai (1944)
A world-famous Tiki cocktail that offers a perfect balance of aged rum, tart lime, orange liqueur, and nutty orgeat syrup.
Rum and Coke
A universally popular and refreshingly simple highball made by mixing rum and cola over ice, often with a lime garnish.
Mojito
A refreshing Cuban highball cocktail combining white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.
Vodka & Beyond
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.
Vodka Soda
A crisp, clean, and effervescent highball made with vodka and club soda, often served with a citrus wedge.
Vodka Tonic
A brilliantly simple and refreshing highball cocktail combining the clean taste of vodka with the crisp, bittersweet flavor of tonic water.
The Gin Genie’s Picks
Gin and Tonic
A refreshing and classic highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water, typically garnished with a wedge or slice of lime.
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.
Negroni
A classic Italian aperitif known for its perfect and iconic balance of bitter, sweet, and herbal notes.
Whiskey Tango Magic
Old Fashioned
A timeless and sophisticated cocktail featuring whiskey, sugar, and bitters, garnished with an expressive orange peel.
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.
Whiskey Sour
A classic cocktail that perfectly balances the sweet and sour with the rich complexity of whiskey.
Tequila Temptations
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.
Watermelon Margarita
A wonderfully refreshing and fruity twist on the classic Margarita, blending sweet watermelon with tangy lime and tequila.
Pineapple Margarita
A sweet and tangy tropical twist on the classic Margarita, featuring the vibrant flavor of pineapple.
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.
Mai Tai (1944)
A world-famous Tiki cocktail that offers a perfect balance of aged rum, tart lime, orange liqueur, and nutty orgeat syrup.
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.
Maverick Martini
A vibrant and fruity modern classic featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a celebratory side of sparkling wine.
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.
Lychee Martini
A sweet, fragrant, and exotic vodka cocktail that beautifully captures the delicate floral and fruity flavor of lychee.
The Grape Escape (Brandy & Cognac)
Sangria
A refreshing and fruity Spanish wine punch made with red wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and often a splash of brandy.
Mulled Wine
A warm and aromatic red wine beverage, gently simmered with citrus and a blend of festive spices.
Rosé Sangria
A light, fruity, and refreshingly elegant batch cocktail made with rosé wine, spirits, and seasonal fresh fruit.
Pisco Sour
A classic South American cocktail featuring pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, creating a frothy, citrusy, and smooth drink.
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.
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.
Negroni
A classic Italian aperitif known for its perfect and iconic balance of bitter, sweet, and herbal notes.
Sip Happens – Mezcal Style
Mezcal Margarita
A smoky, earthy, and complex twist on the classic Margarita, made by substituting tequila with its agave relative, mezcal.
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
A smoky, agave-forward twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring both tequila and 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
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.
Radler
A refreshing and simple German beer cocktail made by mixing beer with sparkling lemonade or citrus soda.
Chelada
A crisp and tangy Mexican beer cocktail made with light beer, fresh lime juice, and a salted rim.
Michelada
A refreshing and savory Mexican beer cocktail made with lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and tomato juice, served in a salt-rimmed glass.
Sophisticated Tang
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.
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.
Kentucky Sour
A classic and refreshing sour cocktail that perfectly highlights the rich, smooth character of Kentucky bourbon.
Classy Martinis
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.
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.
Softly Buzzed Elegance
Mimosa
A simple and elegant sparkling wine cocktail made with chilled orange juice, perfect for brunch and celebrations.
Wine Spritzer
A simple and refreshing highball made by diluting wine with carbonated water.
Tinto de Verano
A delightfully simple and refreshing Spanish wine cocktail made with red wine and fizzy lemon soda.
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.
The Gentle Swing
Gin and Tonic
A refreshing and classic highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water, typically garnished with a wedge or slice of lime.
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.
Piña Colada
A sweet and creamy blended tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream.
Rum and Coke
A universally popular and refreshingly simple highball made by mixing rum and cola over ice, often with a lime garnish.
Refined Balance Creations
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.
Whiskey Sour
A classic cocktail that perfectly balances the sweet and sour with the rich complexity of whiskey.
French 75
An elegant and refreshing classic cocktail combining gin, lemon juice, sugar, and Champagne.
Shaken, Stirred & Seriously Strong
Old Fashioned
A timeless and sophisticated cocktail featuring whiskey, sugar, and bitters, garnished with an expressive orange peel.
Mai Tai (1944)
A world-famous Tiki cocktail that offers a perfect balance of aged rum, tart lime, orange liqueur, and nutty orgeat syrup.
Vodka Martini
A crisp, clean, and spirit-forward classic cocktail made with vodka and dry vermouth, garnished with a lemon twist or olive.
Martini
The undisputed king of cocktails, a crisp, aromatic, and spirit-forward blend of gin and dry vermouth.
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 Piña Colada
A creamy, sweet, and tropical blended drink made with pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and ice.
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.
Arnold Palmer
A refreshing non-alcoholic drink made from equal parts iced tea and lemonade.