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Espresso MartiniA cold, creamy and gently bitter coffee drink with a lush foam and a touch of sweetness.
DaiquiriRum, lime and syrup in perfect balance: cold, clear and astonishingly simple.
Old FashionedA stylish, spirit-forward classic in which bourbon, sugar and bitters melt into something close to perfect.
MojitoA Cuban classic with fresh mint, lime and white rum: crisp, sweet and refreshing on a hot day.
Whiskey SourTart, silky and perfectly balanced: bourbon, lemon and a lid of creamy foam.
French 75Crisp citrus, gentle sweetness and a stream of Champagne bubbles lift gin's herbal perfume into something truly festive.
BrambleA fresh gin sour with tart lemon and sweetness, crowned with dark blackberry liqueur that trickles beautifully through crushed ice.
SidecarThe classic Sidecar of cognac, orange liqueur and fresh lemon, finely balanced between sweet and sour.
Gin FizzA fresh, fizzy classic of gin, lemon and syrup, topped with soda water for a light, tart lift.
SazeracNew Orleans' oldest cocktail: rye whiskey, sugar and Peychaud's bitters in a glass scented with absinthe.
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.
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.
Cranberry MargaritaA fresh, full-flavoured Margarita with cranberry juice, lime and orange liqueur, rounded off by a salt rim.
Death in the AfternoonAbsinthe and cold Champagne meet in an opal-white, sparkling glass: sharp anise and equal parts elegance.
EastsideA fresh gin cocktail with cucumber, mint and lime: pure summer in a glass.
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.
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 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.
Mai TaiA classic tiki drink in which aged rum, lime and orgeat meet in perfect balance between sweet, tart and nutty.
Milk MaidA creamy tequila cocktail with coconut, lime and a hint of cucumber: fresh, round and tropical all at once.
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.
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