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91 cocktails use it
Non-alcoholic CosmopolitanCranberry and lime shaken bright and cold in a coupe — the Cosmo’s pink elegance without the alcohol.
Non-alcoholic MojitoMint, lime and plenty of fizz — all the Mojito’s freshness, without the rum.
AppletiniA crisp apple cocktail with a sweet-tart balance and a flash of green charm in a Martini glass.
Black WidowA dark, seductive drink with fresh blackberry juice, clean vodka and a touch of sweetness from syrup.
Blackberry SmashA fresh, full-bodied smash of bourbon, blackberries and mint, topped with lively soda water.
Blood Orange MargaritaA sweet-tart Margarita with juicy blood orange and fresh lime, shaken to frosty perfection.
Boston SourA creamy whiskey sour with egg-white foam, fresh lemon and a sweet-tart balance that is surprisingly soft.
Bow & ArrowSmoky mezcal and rounded bourbon meet pineapple and lime in this modern split-base classic.
BrambleA fresh gin sour with tart lemon and sweetness, crowned with dark blackberry liqueur that trickles beautifully through crushed ice.
Chambord SourFrench raspberry liqueur meets fresh lemon and silky egg-white foam in an elegant pink sour.
Champs-ÉlyséesCognac and green Chartreuse meet in a French classic with tart citrus and spicy bitterness.
Death in the AfternoonAbsinthe and cold Champagne meet in an opal-white, sparkling glass: sharp anise and equal parts elegance.
Elderflower CollinsA floral gin Collins with crisp lemon, elderflower sweetness and a sparkling splash of soda water.
Emerald GimletA fresh, emerald-green gimlet with cucumber and basil that gives the classic a breath of summer garden.
EnzoniFresh and bitter: muddled grapes send the Negroni on a juicy, tart sidestep towards the gin sour.
French 75Crisp citrus, gentle sweetness and a stream of Champagne bubbles lift gin's herbal perfume into something truly festive.
Frozen DaiquiriAn icy slush of white rum, fresh lime and sugar syrup — tart, cold and refreshing in seconds.
Frozen Strawberry DaiquiriA slushy sweet-tart strawberry Daiquiri with fresh lime and white rum, blended to a perfect texture.
GaribaldiA bittersweet Campari drink with freshly squeezed, whipped orange juice for a light, fluffy foam.
GimletA classic with an edge: gin, freshly squeezed lime and syrup shaken into a fresh, tart balance.
Gin Basil SmashA fresh, green drink of muddled basil, lemon and gin in a fine sweet-tart balance.
Gin FizzA fresh, fizzy classic of gin, lemon and syrup, topped with soda water for a light, tart lift.
Gin SourA silky classic with biting lemon, round sweetness and an egg-white foam that settles like velvet.
Green SwizzleA frosty green, mint-scented Caribbean rum cocktail, swizzled with lime and falernum for icy refreshment.
Harvard CocktailCognac and sweet vermouth in elegant balance, given a gentle sparkle by a splash of soda.
High FiveA fresh, bittersweet drink of gin, Aperol and grapefruit, sharpened with lime and rounded with syrup.
HoodwinkedSmoky mezcal meets bittersweet Aperol and fresh pineapple in this modern tiki cocktail with a hint of citrus.
HurricaneA fruit bomb from New Orleans with two kinds of rum, passion fruit and a touch of grenadine.
IllegalSmoky mezcal meets spiced falernum and freshly squeezed lime, with a hint of cherry from maraschino.
Industry SourFernet and green Chartreuse in sharp balance with fresh lime and syrup: a bittersweet bartenders' favourite.
John CollinsSparkling, tart and gently sweet: bourbon's answer to a refreshing summer drink.
Jungle BirdBitter Campari, dark rum and sweet-tart pineapple meet in this tiki classic with a sharp, tropical twist.
Lemon Drop MartiniA fresh, sweet-tart vodka cocktail with citrus and orange liqueur, served in an ice-cold martini glass with a sugared rim.
London CallingA sharp, elegant sour of gin, dry sherry and citrus: balanced, fresh and faintly saline on the finish.
Long Island Iced TeaFive spirits in glorious harmony with fresh lemon and a sweet splash of cola: strong, but dangerously easy to drink.
Love & MurderNeon green and ruby red in one glass: Chartreuse and Campari meet in a bitter, tart trial of strength with a hint of salt.
Lynchburg LemonadeFresh lemonade with a solid measure of Tennessee whiskey and the sparkle of lemon-lime soda.
Milk MaidA creamy tequila cocktail with coconut, lime and a hint of cucumber: fresh, round and tropical all at once.
MojitoA Cuban classic with fresh mint, lime and white rum: crisp, sweet and refreshing on a hot day.
Monkey Jam SourA tart, fruity whisky sour with a spoonful of jam and a silky egg-white foam.
Morning Glory FizzA silky, citrus-fresh fizz with Scotch whisky, a trace of anise and a towering egg-white foam.
New York SourA bourbon sour with a layer of dry red wine on top: tart, full-bodied and beautifully layered in the glass.
Nuclear DaiquiriA fiery, herbal Daiquiri with overproof rum and green Chartreuse that hits like a shot of adrenaline.
Old CubanAged rum, fresh mint and lime meet dry Champagne in this elegant, sparkling modern classic.
Old FashionedA stylish, spirit-forward classic in which bourbon, sugar and bitters melt into something close to perfect.
Orange Creamsicle MargaritaA creamy, ice-cold margarita that tastes of sunshine and retro ice lollies: orange, citrus and tequila in glorious balance.
Passion Fruit DaiquiriA fresh, tart Daiquiri with the tropical perfume of passion fruit and the sharp edge of lime.
Passion Fruit MartiniFresh passion fruit, cold vodka and a crisp hit of bubbles make this modern classic irresistibly sweet and tart.
Pineapple DaiquiriA fresh Daiquiri with juicy pineapple and sharp lime, rounded off with a touch of simple syrup.
Pink & BubblyA fresh pink drink of vodka, limoncello and citrus, topped with cold sparkling wine.
Planter's PunchDark Jamaican rum meets fresh lime, pineapple and orange in a sturdy, sweet-sour Caribbean classic.
Porto FlipA creamy after-dinner cocktail of cognac, tawny port and a velvety egg yolk.
Roots and RitualsAn aromatic sour with rosemary, almond-sweet amaretto and a gently bitter note of coffee.
Royal Bermuda Yacht ClubRum, lime and falernum in a classic tropical cocktail with a fine balance of sour and spiced sweetness.
Royal SovereignBourbon meets Aperol's bitter orange sweetness and the raisin depth of PX sherry in a tight, elegant sour.
Rum SourA tart, rounded rum sour with a silky foam and a few drops of Angostura on top.
Russian Spring PunchA fresh, berry-rich punch with a hint of lemon and a sparkling fizz of wine.
Sangria 43Fresh red wine sangria meets the vanilla and citrus warmth of Licor 43 in a lively, fruit-packed glass.
SazeracNew Orleans' oldest cocktail: rye whiskey, sugar and Peychaud's bitters in a glass scented with absinthe.
ScorpionA fresh, tart tiki classic of rum, cognac and almond-sweet orgeat, served over crushed ice.
Scotch SourA malty Scotch sour with fresh lemon, a touch of sweetness and a silky egg-white foam.
Sherry CobblerA fresh, fruity classic of nutty sherry, crushed ice and fresh berries.
Sicily Al Limone VincitumA sun-drenched Sicilian of limoncello, white wine, hazelnut liqueur and fresh lemon: tart, gentle and lightly nutty.
SidecarThe classic Sidecar of cognac, orange liqueur and fresh lemon, finely balanced between sweet and sour.
SiestaA fresh tequila cocktail with Campari, lime and grapefruit in fine bittersweet balance.
SouthsideA fresh gin cocktail with mint and lime: like a Mojito, but tighter and served straight up.
Spanish MonkA silky sour of gin, green Chartreuse and citrus, topped with a light, creamy foam.
Star DaisyA crisp, tart classic that brings gin, apple brandy and orange curaçao together in perfect balance.
Strawberry DaiquiriBlended strawberries, fresh lime and white rum make a creamy, sweet-tart Daiquiri without a drop of ready mix.
Strawberry MojitoA fresh, sweet-tart Mojito with muddled strawberries and mint, topped with soda water.
Strawberry MuleFresh strawberry sweetness meets sharp ginger and lime in this summery twist on the Moscow Mule.
Tequila Diablo RojoA fresh tequila drink with a ginger kick, sharp lime and a deep, berry-sweet finish of cassis.
Tequila SourA creamy, tart sour in which tequila's agave character meets a silky egg-white foam.
Ti' PunchA French Caribbean classic of raw rhum agricole, cane syrup and an oily disc of lime: simple, sharp and aromatic.
Tokyo Iced TeaAn electric-green cocktail of four spirits, melon liqueur and fresh citrus, topped with lemon-lime soda.
Tom CollinsA classic, sparkling gin cocktail with fresh lemon and tart sweetness: simple, elegant and endlessly refreshing.
Toronto CocktailRye whisky and Fernet-Branca in a fine duel, softly rounded by syrup and a dash of Angostura.
Cranberry MargaritaA fresh, full-flavoured Margarita with cranberry juice, lime and orange liqueur, rounded off by a salt rim.
Vodka CollinsA sparkling highball of clean vodka, fresh lemon and a touch of sweetness for warm days.
Vodka SourA tart, creamy classic with a silky egg-white foam and a hint of Angostura spice.
Whiskey CollinsA fresh, tart long drink of bourbon, lemon and soda: summer in a glass, whatever the season.
Whiskey SmashA fresh, aromatic drink of bourbon, lemon and mint, muddled into balance and served over crushed ice.
Whiskey SourTart, silky and perfectly balanced: bourbon, lemon and a lid of creamy foam.
Whiskey Sour PunchA sparkling bourbon punch with fresh citrus and tart sweetness, made for a whole party.
White LadyA classic gin sour with fresh lemon, sweetness from orange liqueur and a silky egg-white foam.
Mai TaiA classic tiki drink in which aged rum, lime and orgeat meet in perfect balance between sweet, tart and nutty.
Ramos Gin FizzA silky gin fizz with a cloud of foam, creamy body and a hint of orange blossom.
DaiquiriRum, lime and syrup in perfect balance: cold, clear and astonishingly simple.
EastsideA fresh gin cocktail with cucumber, mint and lime: pure summer in a glass.
SangriaA fresh Spanish wine punch of red wine, brandy and plenty of fruit, made for long, sunny afternoons.
Espresso MartiniA cold, creamy and gently bitter coffee drink with a lush foam and a touch of sweetness.