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The Old Fashioned: A Timeless Classic

Old-Fashioned

BASE: Rye

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Water
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Oaxaca Old Fashioned: When Kentucky Meets Oaxaca

Oaxaca Old Fashioned

BASE: Mezcal, Reposado Tequila

  • 1 1/2 oz Mezcal
  • 1/2 oz Reposado Tequila
  • 1/4 oz Agave Nectar
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Sangria Cocktail: A Communal Pour of Fruit and Wine

Sangria

BASE: Spanish Brandy

  • 1/2 oz Spanish Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Dry Curaçao
  • 3 oz Dry Red Wine
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Simple Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Syrup
  • 1 oz Soda Water
  • 2 Orange Slices
  • 2 Lemon Slices
  • 6 Strawberry Slices
  • Bouquet of Mint for garnishment
The Gin Blossom: The Rosy Cheeked Gin Revival

Gin Blossom

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Apricot Liqueur
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Horse's Neck Cocktail: Classic Highball with Signature Citrus Spiral

Horse's Neck

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 4 oz Ginger Ale
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Long, Curly Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Lion's Tail: Bourbon, Lime, and Allspice in an Unusual Classic

Lion's Tail

BASE: Bourbon

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Allspice Dram
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Angostura Bitters
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The White Lady Cocktail: Silky Citrus Refinement

White Lady

BASE: Gin

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Egg White
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Bourbon Milk Punch: Bourbon Comfort in an Opaque, Old-School Form

Bourbon Milk Punch

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 2 1/2 oz Whole Milk
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Irish Coffee: Warmth, Caffeine, and Comfort

Irish Coffee

BASE: Irish Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz Irish Whiskey
  • Freshly Brewed Coffee (top off)
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 oz Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 tsp Grated Nutmeg for garnishment
The Black Russian: Dark Coffee Simplicity in Two Parts

Black Russian

BASE: Vodka

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
Philadelphia Fish House Punch: A Colonial American Classic

Philadelphia Fish House Punch

BASE: Jamaican Rum, Cognac, Peach Brandy

  • 2 cups Jamaican Rum
  • 1 cup Cognac
  • 2 cups Black Tea
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 Lemons
  • 1/4 cup Peach Brandy
  • Grapefruit Peel for garnishment
  • Lemon Wheels for garnishment
The Kir Royale: Cassis and Champagne in Formal Dress

Kir Royale

BASE:

  • 1/2 oz Crème de Cassis
  • 4 oz Dry Champagne
  • Orange Twist for garnishment
The Rakomelo Cocktail: Honeyed Greek Fireside Warmer

Rakomelo

BASE: Raki

  • 1/4 cup Raki
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Cloves for garnishment
  • Cinnamon Stick for garnishment
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Bermuda Rum Swizzle: Island Punch Energy in a Frosted Glass

Bermuda Rum Swizzle

BASE: Blackstrap Rum, Gold Rum

  • 1 oz Blackstrap Rum
  • 1 oz Gold Rum
  • 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum
  • 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
  • Pineapple Wedge for garnishment
  • Orange Slice for garnishment
Caipirinha: Brazil's Spirited National Cocktail

Caipirinha

BASE: Cachaça

  • 2 oz Cachaça
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 Lime (quartered)
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
Black Velvet: A Cocktail of Mourning Turned Celebration

Black Velvet

BASE: Guinness

  • 3 oz Guinness
  • 3 oz Champagne
The Gimlet Cocktail: A Sip of Naval History

Gimlet

BASE: Gin

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • Lime Wheel for garnishment
The Batanga Cocktail: Tequila-Cantina Classic

Batanga

BASE: Tequila

  • 1 1/2 oz Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 4 oz Cola
  • 1 pinch Salt
The Whiskey Smash: A Refreshing Blend of Citrus and Mint

Whiskey Smash

BASE: Bourbon

  • 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
  • Mint Sprig for garnishment
  • 2 dashes Simple Syrup
  • Lemon Wheels for garnishment
  • Lemon Wheel for garnishment
The Seven and Seven Cocktail: Easygoing American Highball

Seven and Seven

BASE: American Blended Whiskey

  • 1 1/2 oz American Blended Whiskey
  • 3 1/2 oz Lemon-Lime Soda
  • Lemon Wedge for garnishment
The Sazerac: A Timeless Tribute to New Orleans

Sazerac

BASE: Rye, Absinthe

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1 dash Absinthe
  • 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
  • Soda Water
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
The Frozen Negroni: When Florence Meets the Freezer

Frozen Negroni

BASE: Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari

  • 1 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1/2 oz Water
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
The Hurricane: New Orleans Storm in a Glass

Hurricane

BASE: Light Rum, Dark Rum

  • 1 3/4 oz Light Rum
  • 1 3/4 oz Dark Rum
  • 1 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 1/4 oz Passion Fruit Syrup
  • 1 tsp Grenadine
  • 1/4 tsp Simple Syrup
  • Orange Wheel for garnishment
  • Brandied Cherry for garnishment
The Fernandito: Córdoba’s Legendary Fernet Cocktail

Fernandito

BASE: Fernet-Branca

  • 2 oz Fernet-Branca
  • 4 1/2 oz Cola
  • Lemon Peel for garnishment
Sidecar: A Journey Through Time and Flavor

SideCar

BASE: Cognac

  • 2 oz Cognac
  • 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau
  • Orange Peel for garnishment
  • 1 Sugar
The Porn Star Martini: Playful Drama with Polished Balance

Porn Star Martini

BASE: Vanilla Vodka

  • 2 oz Vanilla Vodka
  • 2 Passion Fruit
  • 1/2 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz Vanilla Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 2 oz Sparkling Wine
The Ward Eight: Boston's Proud Rye Sour

Ward Eight

BASE: Rye

  • 2 oz Rye
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz Orange Juice
  • 2 tsp Grenadine
  • Quartered Orange Slice for garnishment
  • Maraschino Cherry for garnishment