Cocktails

Probably the most famous tequila-based cocktail in the world, Margarita is made with a combination of Cointreau, lime juice, and tequila. The cocktail can be made in a few varieties: straight up (chilled with ice, then strained), frozen M... READ MORE

Sugary, refreshing, and herbaceous, Mojito is a traditional Cuban cocktail based on rum as the key ingredient. It has a relatively low alcohol content (about 10%). Although Havana is considered its birthplace, the origin of this simple co... READ MORE

Believed to have originated during the prohibition era in New York City (some say in the original Harry's New York Bar), Bloody Mary is made with a combination of vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, celery sal... READ MORE

As the name suggests, Old-Fashioned is a very old cocktail made with bourbon or whiskey, fine sugar or a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, Maraschino cherries, orange slices, and a splash of club soda or water. The cocktail is prepared by mu... READ MORE

Tequila Sunrise is a classic cocktail that evokes a summer sunrise in a glass. It is made with three basic ingredients: tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup. The cocktail was invented around 1930 with a base of tequila and lime juic... READ MORE

Piña Colada is a sweet and creamy tropical cocktail that has been celebrated as the national drink of Puerto Rico since 1978. It is a simple but delicious mixture of rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk, and coconut cream, often shak... READ MORE

Daiquiri is a group of cocktails prepared with rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar as the key ingredients. Supposedly, it was invented in the late 19th century by Jennings Cox, an American mining engineer who was staying in Cuba during the S... READ MORE

A simple highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over ice, then garnished with a lime wheel is called Gin and Tonic. In the early 19th century, the cocktail was introduced to India by British officers. Malaria was a persist... READ MORE

A classic cocktail believed to have originated in the 1970s in New York City, the fashionable Cosmopolitan (or affectionately Cosmo) consists of vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. It simultan... READ MORE

Cuba Libre is a Cuban cocktail based on rum, with the addition of cola and lime. In Spanish, its name means Free Cuba, and although the exact origin of this cocktail is still a mystery, it was probably first mixed in Havana in Au... READ MORE

A Brazilian national cocktail called Caipirinha is made with cachaça, sugar, and lime. Cachaça is the most common distilled alcoholic drink in Brazil, and it can be consumed by itself or used as a base for a number of mixed ... READ MORE

Sex on the Beach is an American cocktail with many variations and two main types. In its most popular manifestation, the cocktail consists of vodka, orange juice, Passoa or peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. However, along with vodka, t... READ MORE

A classic cocktail that was created in New York City in the 1940s, Moscow Mule consists of vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. Because it contains ginger beer, Moscow Mule is a type of buck (a mixed drink with ginger beer or ale, spirit, ... READ MORE

Negroni is a cocktail made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. Although its origin is unclear, it is believed that this cocktail was invented in Florence in 1919 by Count Camillo Negroni, who wanted to improve his favorite... READ MORE

Haibōru or Japanese highball combines Japanese whisky and soda water, and though it may sound simple, the preparation of this cocktail entails tedious steps that have been elevated almost to an art form. The best versions would use a perf... READ MORE

Although some claim that it originated during the 1970s as a classic disco cocktail, the elegant Kamikaze cocktail was probably invented in Tokyo after World War II, during the American occupation of Japan. Kamikaze, which means divin... READ MORE

Mai Tai is a popular rum-based cocktail originating from Oakland in 1944. Its name means good in Tahitian. In addition to rum, which can be both spiced and coconut flavored, the cocktail contains lime juice, orgeat syrup, and ora... READ MORE

Irish coffee is a hot and potent cocktail invented by Irish chef Joe Sheridan in the 1940s. It consists of black coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and cream - which should not be whipped, according to the original recipe. Although it or... READ MORE

Screwdriver is one of the most popular highball cocktails, made with vodka and orange juice. Although the exact origin of the Screwdriver is unclear, it is believed that it had originated in the United States around the middle of the 20th... READ MORE

Zombie is a Tiki cocktail that was invented in the late 1930s in Los Angeles by Donn Beach. The cocktail is named Zombie after the way it affects the drinkers. The drink is made with demerara rum, golden rum, dark rum, 151 proof Lemon Har... READ MORE

Whiskey Sour is an American cocktail that originated sometime in the 1870s. This cocktail classic is composed of whiskey or bourbon, sugar or Gomme syrup, lemon juice, and optionally an egg white. It is believed that the original version ... READ MORE

Chūhai is a mixed Japanese drink with fairly low alcohol content. In its original form, it was made with soda water and shōchū—Japanese spirit distilled from various ingredients such as barley, sweet potatoes, rice, or buck... READ MORE

Caipiroska is a cocktail that is quite similar to Caipirinha, but consists of lime, brown sugar, and vodka instead of Brazilian cachaça. This refreshing, citrusy cocktail is a trendy beverage in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Para... READ MORE

B-52 is a layered cocktail that was invented in Banff, Canada in 1977, and was allegedly named after the long-range bomber used by the Americans during Vietnam War. It consists of coffee liqueur (usually Mexican Kahlúa), Irish crea... READ MORE

Shandy is a popular cocktail with a low content of alcohol, made with a combination of beer and soft drinks. Proportions of the ingredients are usually half-and-half, although they can vary depending on personal preferences. It is believe... READ MORE

Gimlet is a simple yet classic cocktail that originated in England. The cocktail is named after Sir Thomas Gimlette, who supposedly invented it at the end of the 19th century. In the past, Gimlet was mad... READ MORE

Coquito is a traditional Puerto Rican cocktail similar to eggnog. It is typically prepared and consumed during the festive Christmas season. The cocktail is made with a combination of coconut milk, rum, condensed milk, and vanilla, althou... READ MORE

A minimalistic, yet elegant cocktail known as Paloma consists of tequila and grapefruit soda such as Fresca or Jarritos, which makes it a perfect combination of sweet and tart. Paloma, which means dove, is one of the mos... READ MORE

Manhattan is a classic cocktail that originated in the late 1800s on Manhattan Island in New York City. Traditionally, it consists of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and a dash of bitters, usually of the Angostura variety or orange bitters. ... READ MORE

Espresso Martini is a rich and creamy cocktail made with a combination of vodka, espresso, sugar syrup, and coffee liqueur. All ingredients are first mixed in a shaker with ice, and then strained into a Martini glass. There should be a ni... READ MORE

Mint Julep is a cocktail that originated in the 18th century in Kentucky, and it is widely consumed throughout the American South. It contains bourbon, sugar syrup, water, crushed ice, and fresh mint leaves (usually spearmint). In the 18t... READ MORE

Bacardi is a classic cocktail that originated in Cuba at the beginning of the 20th century. It contains rum, freshly squeezed lime juice, rich sugar syrup, and grenadine syrup, which adds a perfect amount of sweetness to the cocktail. Pri... READ MORE

Woo Woo is a fruity American cocktail which is considered a mix between Cosmopolitan and Hairy Navel. It is made with vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. The cocktail can be fixed shaken or stirred, and it is typ... READ MORE

Originating from New Orleans, the timeless cocktail known as Sazerac is made with a combination of cognac or rye whiskey, bitters, absinthe, and sugar. Rye whiskey and absinthe can sometimes be replaced by bourbon whiskey and Herbsaint or... READ MORE

Bramble is a spring cocktail that was created by Dick Bradsell in 1984 in London. The cocktail consists of dry gin, lemon juice, sweet blackberry liqueur, sugary syrup, and crushed ice. It is named after blackberry bushes which are common... READ MORE

Invented in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, Jack and Coke is a simple cocktail made with Jack Daniel’s whiskey and Coca-Cola. As a fixed term, it was used in combined advertising campaigns of both companies, ... READ MORE

Invented on Long Island in 1972, Long Island Iced Tea is a strong cocktail consisting of vodka, gin, tequila, light rum, triple sec, a shot of sour mix, and cola. The cocktail is named after its place of origin and its color, which is rem... READ MORE

Known as the specialty drink of New Orleans, where it was invented in 1887 as the first beverage in the fizz family, Gin Fizz is a cocktail made with gin, Gomme syrup or sugar, lemon juice, and soda water. The cocktail is prepared by shak... READ MORE

Pisco Sour is a Peruvian cocktail made with a combination of Pisco brandy, lime juice, sugar syrup, and egg whites. The ingredients are shaken with ice and then strained into an old-fashioned glass. The cocktail is traditionally garnished with Ama... READ MORE

Frozen daiquiri is a variation of a classic shaken daiquiri, which typically incorporates rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar. This frozen version is mostly blended and usually includes pulverized ice and frozen fruit to mix, creating a swee... READ MORE

Boilermaker is an American beer cocktail that consists of beer and a shot of whiskey. There are a few ways of serving Boilermaker - with beer as a chaser taken after a single gulp of hard liquor, or as a shot of whiskey poured into the be... READ MORE

Bombardino is the ultimate Italian winter cocktail made with a combination of brandy, VOV egg liqueur, whipped cream, and cinnamon. In order to prepare it, brandy and warm egg liqueur should be poured into a glass mug, and the co... READ MORE