“classic cocktails”
113 cocktails found
Alexander
The original gin-based Alexander, predecessor to the Brandy Alexander.
Amaretto Sour
An elevated version of the classic. The addition of bourbon and egg white transforms this drink.
Amaretto Sour Classic
Elevated version with bourbon added for depth and complexity.
Amsterdam Cocktail
A classic cocktail featuring Dutch genever instead of London dry gin.
Aviation
A pre-Prohibition classic with a beautiful sky-blue color from crème de violette.
B&B
A sophisticated blend of cognac and Bénédictine, the ultimate after-dinner sipper.
Barbados Rum Punch
The traditional Barbadian rum punch following the classic Caribbean rhyme.
Beachcomber
A classic tropical cocktail inspired by Donn Beach (Don the Beachcomber).
Bijou
French for 'jewel'. Each ingredient represents a precious gem color.
Black Russian
The predecessor to the White Russian. Simple and strong.
Blackthorn
An elegant Irish whiskey cocktail with a touch of absinthe.
Blood and Sand
Named after the 1922 Rudolph Valentino film. A equal-parts classic.
Bloody Mary
The ultimate brunch cocktail and hangover cure. A savory, spicy vodka and tomato juice cocktail.
Bobby Burns
Named after Scotland's national poet Robert Burns. A Rob Roy with Bénédictine.
Boulevardier
A whiskey Negroni. Created by Erskine Gwynne in 1920s Paris.
Brandy Alexander
A rich, creamy chocolate-brandy dessert cocktail topped with nutmeg.
Brandy Collins
A sophisticated Collins variant featuring grape brandy's warm fruit notes.
Brandy Crusta
A sophisticated ancestor of the Sidecar with an elaborate presentation.
Brandy Flip
The definitive flip: brandy, whole egg, and nutmeg in perfect harmony.
Bronx
Named after the Bronx Zoo, this pre-Prohibition classic was once the third most popular cocktail.
Brown Derby
Named after the famous Hollywood restaurant. Bourbon meets grapefruit.
Canchánchara
A historic Cuban cocktail predating the Daiquiri, sweetened with honey.
Champagne Cocktail
One of the oldest cocktails, dating to the mid-1800s.
Chilean Pisco Sour
Chile's version uses lemon instead of lime and typically no egg white.
Clover Club
A pre-Prohibition classic from the Philadelphia men's club of the same name.
Corpse Reviver No. 1
The original hair-of-the-dog cocktail, brandy-forward and stirred.
Corpse Reviver No. 2
The most famous hangover cure from The Savoy Cocktail Book.
Cosmopolitan Classic
Made famous by Sex and the City. A 1990s icon.
Cuba Libre Classic
Born during the Spanish-American War. 'Cuba Libre' means 'Free Cuba'.
Daiquiri
A simple and elegant Cuban cocktail. The benchmark for all sour-style drinks.
Daiquiri Floridita
The frozen version created at El Floridita bar in Havana, Hemingway's favorite.
Derby
A simple, elegant gin cocktail created for the Kentucky Derby.
Dirty Martini
A savory martini variation with olive brine adding a briny, salty character.
Dry Martini
A very dry martini with minimal vermouth, showcasing the gin's botanicals.
East India
A classic Cognac cocktail with tropical notes from pineapple.
El Diablo
A devilishly good tequila cocktail with blackcurrant and ginger beer.
El Presidente
Created in Havana and named for Cuban president Gerardo Machado.
French 75
Named after the French 75mm field gun. Hits with similar force.
Gibson
A martini distinguished by its pickled onion garnish instead of olives or lemon.
Gimlet
A simple, tart gin cocktail originally made with Rose's lime cordial to prevent scurvy.
Gimlet Classic
A naval classic made famous by the Raymond Chandler novel 'The Long Goodbye'.
Gin Fizz
A Victorian-era classic. The original fizzy cocktail.
Godfather
A smooth blend of scotch and almond liqueur, named after the famous film.
Grasshopper
A sweet, creamy mint-chocolate dessert cocktail in a stunning green hue.
Hanky Panky
Created by Ada Coleman at The Savoy. One of the first female head bartenders.
Harvey Wallbanger
A screwdriver with a Galliano float. 1970s icon.
Japanese Highball
The definitive Japanese way to enjoy whisky. Perfectly carbonated and refreshing.
Horse's Neck
A bourbon highball named for its distinctive long lemon peel garnish.
Improved Whiskey Cocktail
An 'improved' version of the Old Fashioned with maraschino and absinthe.
Irish Coffee
Created at Shannon Airport, Ireland to warm up cold travelers.
Jack Rose
A pre-Prohibition classic showcasing apple brandy with lime and grenadine.
Jamaican Punch
A traditional Jamaican rum punch highlighting the unique flavor of Jamaican rum.
John Collins
A bourbon-based Collins. The whiskey drinker's fizz.
Kamikaze Shot
A sharp, citrusy shot. Basically a mini Margarita with vodka.
Kentucky Colonel
A simple, elegant bourbon cocktail with herbal notes from Bénédictine.
Last Word
Rediscovered Prohibition-era cocktail. Equal parts perfection.
Lion's Tail
A forgotten classic from the 1930s with warm allspice notes.
Long Island Iced Tea Classic
Contains no tea. Named for its appearance. Deceptively strong.
Mai Tai
The quintessential tiki cocktail created by Trader Vic. A complex blend of rums with almond and citrus.
Manhattan
A timeless whiskey cocktail born in New York City. Rich, boozy, and perfectly balanced.
Margarita
The quintessential tequila cocktail featuring a perfect balance of tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice.
Martinez
The ancestor of the martini. A sweeter, more complex precursor from the 1880s.
Classic Martini
The king of cocktails. A sophisticated and elegant drink that showcases the botanicals of fine gin.
Mimosa
The quintessential brunch cocktail. Simple and elegant.
Mint Julep American
The official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1938.
Monte Carlo
An elegant Manhattan variation with herbal Bénédictine replacing vermouth.
Moscow Mule
A refreshing vodka cocktail served in its iconic copper mug with spicy ginger beer and lime.
Navy Grog
Don the Beachcomber's tribute to the Royal Navy's rum ration tradition.
Negroni
A perfectly balanced Italian aperitivo with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Bitter, sweet, and herbal.
Old Fashioned
The original cocktail and a true American classic. A simple yet elegant combination of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and citrus.
Painkiller (Pusser's)
The original recipe from the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands.
Perfect Martini
A balanced martini using equal parts dry and sweet vermouth.
Planter's Punch
A classic Jamaican rum punch following the traditional rhyme: one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.
Porto Flip
A rich, velvety classic featuring port wine and whole egg, topped with nutmeg.
Ramos Gin Fizz
The legendary New Orleans cocktail requiring extensive shaking. Creamy, citrusy, and floral.
Remember the Maine
A Manhattan variation with Cherry Heering and absinthe rinse, named for the battleship.
Rob Roy
The Scottish cousin of the Manhattan, named after the folk hero.
Roy Rogers
The classic non-alcoholic drink named after the cowboy star.
Rum Flip
A Caribbean take on the classic flip with rich dark rum and demerara.
Rusty Nail
A warming Scottish digestif combining blended scotch with honey-herb liqueur.
Saturn
J. 'Popo' Galsini's space-age tiki creation that won the 1967 IBA World Championship.
Sazerac
New Orleans' official cocktail. An aromatic rye drink with Peychaud's bitters and absinthe.
Sazerac European
America's first cocktail from New Orleans. Official cocktail of Louisiana.
Screwdriver
Named for oil workers who stirred their drinks with screwdrivers.
Sherry Cobbler
A Victorian-era classic that popularized the drinking straw in America.
Sherry Flip
A classic flip showcasing nutty amontillado sherry with silky whole egg.
Shirley Temple
The classic non-alcoholic drink named after the child star.
Sidecar
A Prohibition-era classic. Debated origins between Paris and London.
Singapore Sling
Created at Raffles Hotel Singapore around 1915 by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon.
Southside
Prohibition-era Chicago cocktail from the South Side neighborhood.
Spritz Veneziano
The quintessential Venetian aperitivo. IBA official recipe.
Stinger
A classic after-dinner drink combining cognac with refreshing mint.
Suffering Bastard
Created as a hangover cure at the Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo during WWII.
Tequila Sunrise
A visually stunning cocktail that mimics a sunrise with its gradient of colors.
Tequila Sunrise Classic
Named for its gradient resembling a sunrise. 1970s rock star favorite.
Three Dots and a Dash
Don the Beachcomber's WWII-era drink. The name is Morse code for 'V' (Victory).
Tipperary
An Irish whiskey cocktail with sweet vermouth and Green Chartreuse.
Toronto
An Old Fashioned variant with Fernet-Branca adding herbal complexity.
Tropical Itch
Trader Vic's classic served with a back scratcher as a swizzle stick.
Tuxedo Cocktail
An ornate pre-Prohibition martini variation with maraschino and absinthe.
Twentieth Century
An elegant pre-Prohibition cocktail named after the famous luxury train.
Vesper
James Bond's signature drink from Casino Royale. Named after Vesper Lynd.
Vieux Carré
Named after New Orleans' French Quarter. Complex and elegant.
Vodka Gimlet
A vodka version of the classic gin gimlet. Crisp and clean.
Vodka Martini
The vodka version of the classic martini, popularized in the mid-20th century.
Vodka Tonic
The ultimate simple vodka drink. Clean and refreshing.
Ward Eight
A Boston classic from the 1898 elections. Named after a political ward.
Whiskey Ginger
A simple, classic two-ingredient highball of whiskey and ginger ale.
Whiskey Sour
A classic American sour featuring bourbon, citrus, and optional egg white for a silky texture.
Whiskey Sour Classic
An American classic dating back to the 1870s.
White Lady
A classic gin sour from the 1920s. Simple and elegant.
White Russian
Made famous by 'The Dude' in The Big Lebowski.
Zombie
The legendary tiki drink by Donn Beach. Originally limited to two per customer.