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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.
Amaretto SourA creamy, tart sour where amaretto’s almond sweetness meets bourbon’s bite beneath a silky egg-white foam.
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.
Baby’s First BourbonBourbon, orgeat and fresh lemon meet in a sweet-tart cocktail with a touch of spicy bitters.
Bitter Mai TaiCampari meets dark rum, orgeat and lime in a bittersweet tiki classic from 2011 — sunset in a glass, with an edge.
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.
CaipirinhaBrazil’s national drink: crushed lime, crisp sugar and cachaça, raw and refreshing all at once.
Caribbean Rum PunchA sunny island drink where tart lime, sweet grenadine and full-bodied rum meet in a fresh tropical sea of juice.
Chambord SourFrench raspberry liqueur meets fresh lemon and silky egg-white foam in an elegant pink sour.
Champagne CocktailA classic Champagne cocktail of sugar cube, bitters and cognac, sparkling with elegance.
Champs-ÉlyséesCognac and green Chartreuse meet in a French classic with tart citrus and spicy bitterness.
Chatham Artillery PunchA powerful Southern punch of lemon sweetness, rum, rye and Madeira, topped with sparkling wine.
Cranberry MargaritaA fresh, full-flavoured Margarita with cranberry juice, lime and orange liqueur, rounded off by a salt rim.
Daisy SidecarA classic Sidecar with a touch more sweetness, giving the cognac's depth a gentle, rounded counterpoint.
Death in the AfternoonAbsinthe and cold Champagne meet in an opal-white, sparkling glass: sharp anise and equal parts elegance.
Dirty ShirleySweet nostalgia with a cheeky vodka twist: grenadine, lemon-lime soda and plenty of ice.
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.
Emerald SwizzleGreen Chartreuse meets creamy coconut and fresh pineapple in an ice-cold, gently frothy swizzle.
EnzoniFresh and bitter: muddled grapes send the Negroni on a juicy, tart sidestep towards the gin sour.
Fog CutterA complex tiki classic of rum, gin and cognac, lifted by fresh citrus and sweet almond orgeat, with a dry sherry finish.
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.
Ginger FizzAn ice-cold, fresh drink with sharp citrus, sweet ginger warmth and a sparkling lift of soda water.
Green SwizzleA frosty green, mint-scented Caribbean rum cocktail, swizzled with lime and falernum for icy refreshment.
Grenadine ShakeA fresh, sweet-tart summer drink of homemade grenadine, Licor 43 and freshly squeezed lemon.
Grog HansenA hearty rum grog with fresh lime, cane sugar syrup and a hint of Angostura: cool, straightforward and as good as the sailors' ration.
Harvard CocktailCognac and sweet vermouth in elegant balance, given a gentle sparkle by a splash of soda.
Hibiscus Basil SmashBasil and lemon meet tart, floral hibiscus in a ruby riff on the Gin Basil Smash: herbal, bright and gone too soon.
Hibiscus Tiki SourA hibiscus rum punch that became a sour: tiki meets tart hibiscus under a velvety foam topped with nutmeg.
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.
Irish CoffeeA warm, sweet coffee drink with Irish whiskey under a thick, cold layer of lightly whipped cream.
Jack RoseA classic American sour of apple brandy, fresh lemon and real grenadine: tart, round and beautifully pink.
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.
Mary PickfordA pink rum cocktail with pineapple, grenadine and a touch of maraschino: sunshine in a glass.
Mexican Firing SquadA fresh, fiery tequila cocktail with tart lime, sweet pomegranate and a hint of spiced bitters.
Milk MaidA creamy tequila cocktail with coconut, lime and a hint of cucumber: fresh, round and tropical all at once.
Mint JulepAn ice-cold bourbon classic with crushed ice, fresh mint and a touch of sweetness: Kentucky's answer to summer.
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.
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.
Non-alcoholic Moscow MulePunchy ginger beer and freshly squeezed lime in an ice-cold copper mug — the Mule without the vodka.
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.
Orange Creamsicle MargaritaA creamy, ice-cold margarita that tastes of sunshine and retro ice lollies: orange, citrus and tequila in glorious balance.
Orange DaiquiriA sunny take on the classic Daiquiri, in which fresh orange adds extra sweetness and aroma to the tart rum drink.
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.
PenicillinA smoky, tart and gently sweet whisky sour with the bite of ginger and the softness of honey.
Pineapple DaiquiriA fresh Daiquiri with juicy pineapple and sharp lime, rounded off with a touch of simple syrup.
Pineapple MartiniA fresh, lightly sweet vodka Martini with pineapple and lime in easy balance.
Pink & BubblyA fresh pink drink of vodka, limoncello and citrus, topped with cold sparkling wine.
Pink & Bubbly CocktailA citrus-fresh, berry-scented drink that fizzes pink in the glass.
Pisco PunchA floral, tropical drink of pisco, pineapple and fresh lime: old San Francisco's gold-rush-era secret.
Pisco SourA creamy, tart Peruvian classic with a silky egg-white foam and fragrant drops of bitters on top.
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.
Ramos Gin FizzA silky gin fizz with a cloud of foam, creamy body and a hint of orange blossom.
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 Old FashionedA rich, caramel-sweet twist on the classic, with aged rum taking the whiskey's place with depth and spice.
Rum PunchA Caribbean classic of rum, fresh citrus and tropical fruit in the age-old ratio of sour, sweet, strong and weak.
Rum SourA tart, rounded rum sour with a silky foam and a few drops of Angostura on top.
Rum SwizzleA fresh, fruity swizzle of dark and white rum with pineapple and orange, tied together by grenadine and Angostura.
Russian Spring PunchA fresh, berry-rich punch with a hint of lemon and a sparkling fizz of wine.
SangriaA fresh Spanish wine punch of red wine, brandy and plenty of fruit, made for long, sunny afternoons.
Sangria 43Fresh red wine sangria meets the vanilla and citrus warmth of Licor 43 in a lively, fruit-packed glass.
Scotch SourA malty Scotch sour with fresh lemon, a touch of sweetness and a silky egg-white foam.
Sea LegsSmoky whisky and mezcal meet in a salty, nutty sour with a hint of celery.
Sherry CobblerA fresh, fruity classic of nutty sherry, crushed ice and fresh berries.
Shirley TempleA sweet, fizzy, bright red mocktail of grenadine and lemon-lime soda, perfect for the youngest guests.
Sicily Al Limone VincitumA sun-drenched Sicilian of limoncello, white wine, hazelnut liqueur and fresh lemon: tart, gentle and lightly nutty.
SiestaA fresh tequila cocktail with Campari, lime and grapefruit in fine bittersweet balance.
Singapore SlingA fruity, tart sling of gin, cherry liqueur and a hint of herbal liqueur under a sparkling top.
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 CaipirinhaA fresh cachaça drink with muddled strawberries and sugar that tastes of a Brazilian summer.
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.
The MonroeA stirred gin cocktail with peach, almond sweetness and a pink bitters glow, lifted by a splash of soda.
Ti' PunchA French Caribbean classic of raw rhum agricole, cane syrup and an oily disc of lime: simple, sharp and aromatic.
Tia MiaSmoky mezcal and funky Jamaican rum meet in a tart, nutty tiki drink with a fresh lift of citrus.
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.
Trinidad SourA bold sour with Angostura bitters as the main ingredient, balanced by nutty orgeat, fresh lemon and a little rye.
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.
Ward EightA sweet-tart Boston classic in which the spice of rye whiskey meets fresh citrus and fruity grenadine.
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 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.
WibbleA fruity, tart gin cocktail with sloe gin and blackberry liqueur, created by Dick Bradsell.
ZombieA complex tiki classic with three rums, tropical juices and a hint of anise from absinthe.
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