Cocktail Recipes & Drinks Guide
Today’s Top Picks
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.
Tom and Jerry
A rich, creamy, and spicy hot cocktail made with a sweet egg batter, spirits, and hot milk, perfect for winter holidays.
Brain Duster
A potent and aromatic pre-Prohibition cocktail featuring rye whiskey, absinthe, and Italian vermouth.
Vermouth Cobbler
A refreshing, low-alcohol classic combining sweet vermouth with citrus and seasonal fruit over crushed ice.
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.
Whiskey and Coke
A simple and iconic highball pairing the complex notes of whiskey with the crisp, caramel flavor of cola.
Mimosa
A simple and elegant sparkling wine cocktail made with chilled orange juice, perfect for brunch and celebrations.
Screwdriver
A simple and refreshing highball cocktail made with vodka and orange juice.
Mixology Olympics
Ramos Gin Fizz
A famously frothy and creamy gin cocktail with citrus and floral notes, originating from New Orleans.
Zombie
A famously potent and complex tiki cocktail featuring a blend of multiple rums, fruit juices, and spices.
1934 Zombie
A legendary and potent tiki cocktail featuring a secret blend of three different rums, citrus, and exotic 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.
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.
Mojito
A refreshing Cuban highball cocktail combining white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Vodka & Beyond
Maverick Martini
A vibrant and fruity modern classic featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a celebratory side of sparkling wine.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Pornstar Martini
A sweet and tangy cocktail featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a side of sparkling wine.
Screwdriver
A simple and refreshing highball cocktail made with vodka and orange juice.
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.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
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.
Whiskey Tango Magic
Whiskey and Coke
A simple and iconic highball pairing the complex notes of whiskey with the crisp, caramel flavor of cola.
Manhattan
A classic and sophisticated cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.
Jack and Coke
An iconic and refreshingly simple highball made by mixing Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey with Coca-Cola over ice.
Old Fashioned
A timeless and sophisticated cocktail featuring whiskey, sugar, and bitters, garnished with an expressive orange peel.
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.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Spicy Margarita
A fiery and refreshing twist on the classic Margarita, infused with the heat of fresh chili peppers.
Sip Happens: Liqueur Magic
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.
Mai Tai (1944)
A world-famous Tiki cocktail that offers a perfect balance of aged rum, tart lime, orange liqueur, and nutty orgeat syrup.
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.
Frozen Margarita
A slushy, ice-blended version of the classic tequila, lime, and orange liqueur cocktail, perfect for warm weather.
Vermouth Smooth
Manhattan
A classic and sophisticated cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.
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.
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)
Mulled Wine
A warm and aromatic red wine beverage, gently simmered with citrus and a blend of festive spices.
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.
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
Aperol Spritz
A vibrant and refreshing Italian aperitif with a bittersweet orange flavor, made with Aperol, Prosecco, and a splash of soda 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.
Maverick Martini
A vibrant and fruity modern classic featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a celebratory side of sparkling wine.
Mimosa
A simple and elegant sparkling wine cocktail made with chilled orange juice, perfect for brunch and celebrations.
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 Sour
A tantalizingly smoky and tart cocktail that reimagines the classic sour with the distinctive and earthy character of mezcal.
Mezcal Paloma
A smoky, bittersweet, and refreshing highball that swaps tequila for mezcal in the classic Paloma cocktail.
Lager with a Twist
Michelada
A refreshing and savory Mexican beer cocktail made with lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and tomato juice, served in a salt-rimmed glass.
Radler
A refreshing and simple German beer cocktail made by mixing beer with sparkling lemonade or citrus soda.
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
Maverick Martini
A vibrant and fruity modern classic featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a celebratory side of sparkling wine.
Pornstar Martini
A sweet and tangy cocktail featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a 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.
Michelada
A refreshing and savory Mexican beer cocktail made with lime juice, assorted sauces, spices, and tomato juice, served in a salt-rimmed glass.
Tinto de Verano
A delightfully simple and refreshing Spanish wine cocktail made with red wine and fizzy lemon soda.
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.
Aperol Spritz
A vibrant and refreshing Italian aperitif with a bittersweet orange flavor, made with Aperol, Prosecco, and a splash of soda water.
Piña Colada
A sweet and creamy blended tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream.
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.
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.
Pornstar Martini
A sweet and tangy cocktail featuring vanilla vodka, passion fruit, and a side of sparkling wine.
Caipirinha
The Caipirinha is a refreshing and potent Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça, sugar, and lime.
Shaken, Stirred & Seriously Strong
Mai Tai (1944)
A world-famous Tiki cocktail that offers a perfect balance of aged rum, tart lime, orange liqueur, and nutty orgeat syrup.
Manhattan
A classic and sophisticated cocktail made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.
Martini
The undisputed king of cocktails, a crisp, aromatic, and spirit-forward blend of gin and dry vermouth.
Bubbly Without the Buzz
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 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 Strawberry Daiquiri
A refreshing, sweet, and tangy frozen mocktail bursting with the flavor of fresh strawberries and zesty lime.