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Seasonal Cocktails

Honey French 75

Gin, Lemon, Honey, ChampagneThe birthday opener: gin and lemon, softened with honey instead of sugar, topped with bubbles.

Recipe

30 ml Tanqueray Gin
15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15 ml Honey Syrup
Champagne or Prosecco to top (about 60 ml)

Method

Shake gin, lemon and honey syrup with ice
Strain into a chilled flute
Top with champagne and give it one gentle stir

Garnish: A lemon twist

Elderflower Spritz

St-Germain, Lillet, Prosecco, SodaLight, floral and easy to make by the pitcher. The one everybody asks for a second of.

Recipe

30 ml St-Germain
30 ml Lillet Blanc
90 ml Prosecco
30 ml Soda Water

Method

Fill a wine glass with ice
Add St-Germain and Lillet, then prosecco and soda
Stir gently once

Garnish: A lemon wheel and a mint sprig

Strawberry Daiquiri

White Rum, Lime, StrawberryShaken, not frozen: a proper daiquiri with a strawberry sweetness that stays crisp and tart.

Recipe

60 ml Havana Club 3 Años Rum
25 ml Fresh Lime Juice
20 ml Monin Strawberry Syrup
5 ml Cane Sugar Syrup

Method

Shake all ingredients hard with ice
Double strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A halved strawberry on the rim

Kentucky Mint Smash

Bourbon, Lemon, Honey, MintA julep that met a whiskey sour: bourbon, lots of mint, lemon and honey over crushed ice.

Recipe

60 ml Four Roses Small Batch
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
20 ml Honey Syrup
8 Mint Leaves

Method

Gently press the mint with the honey syrup and lemon in a shaker
Add the bourbon and ice, shake hard
Strain over crushed ice into a rocks glass

Garnish: A bouquet of mint and a lemon wedge

Tommy's Margarita

Blanco Tequila, Lime, AgaveNo triple sec, just tequila, lime and agave. The cleanest margarita there is.

Recipe

60 ml Don Julio Blanco Tequila
30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
15 ml Agave Syrup

Method

Shake all ingredients with ice
Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass, half salt rim if you like

Garnish: A lime wedge

Hazelnut Espresso Martini

Vodka, Kahlúa, Frangelico, EspressoThe party classic with a nutty turn: Frangelico takes half the coffee liqueur and adds a dessert note.

Recipe

40 ml Ukijo Vodka
15 ml Kahlúa
15 ml Frangelico
30 ml Fresh Espresso
5 ml Cane Sugar Syrup

Method

Shake everything very hard with plenty of ice
Double strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: Three coffee beans

Rittenhouse Ginger Mule

Rye Whiskey, Ginger Beer, Lime, BittersSpicy rye, spicy ginger beer, a squeeze of lime. Long, cold and effortless.

Recipe

50 ml Rittenhouse Rye
20 ml Fresh Lime Juice
2 dashes Aromatic Bitters
Ginger Beer to top (about 100 ml)

Method

Build in a copper mug or highball filled with ice
Top with ginger beer and stir once

Garnish: A lime wedge and a piece of candied ginger

Jungle Bird

Aged Rum, Campari, Pineapple, LimeTiki with a bitter backbone: aged Jamaican rum, pineapple and lime, held together by Campari.

Recipe

45 ml Appleton Estate 12 Year Rum
15 ml Campari
45 ml Pineapple Juice
15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
15 ml Cane Sugar Syrup

Method

Shake all ingredients hard with ice
Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass

Garnish: A pineapple wedge and a pineapple leaf

Spirit-Free Selection

0% ABV

Ginger Lime Fizz

Ginger Syrup, Lime, Mint, SodaSharp ginger, fresh lime and mint, lengthened with soda. The mule without the vodka.

Recipe

25 ml Voelkel Bio Ingwer Sirup
25 ml Fresh Lime Juice
6 Mint Leaves
Soda Water to top

Method

Slap the mint and drop it into a highball
Add ginger syrup, lime and ice
Top with soda and stir gently

Garnish: A lime wheel and a mint sprig

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

Strawberry, Lemon, Basil, SodaSweet strawberry against sour lemon, with basil keeping it grown-up.

Recipe

25 ml Monin Strawberry Syrup
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
4 Basil Leaves
Soda Water to top

Method

Gently press the basil with the syrup and lemon in a shaker
Add ice, shake briefly, strain into a highball over fresh ice
Top with soda

Garnish: A basil leaf and a strawberry

Classic Cocktails

Timeless recipes, sorted by base spirit

Browse the classics

Gin

Aviation

Gin, Maraschino Liqueur, Crème de VioletteA pre-prohibition gem; floral, slightly sweet, with a beautiful sky-blue hue.

Recipe

50 ml Tanqueray Gin
15 ml Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
5 ml Crème de Violette

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A single Luxardo maraschino cherry

Bee's Knees

Gin, HoneyA Prohibition-era favorite; floral, citrusy, and naturally sweet with golden honey.

Recipe

60 ml Tanqueray Gin
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
20 ml Monin Honey Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A lemon twist

Bijou

Gin, Chartreuse, Sweet Vermouth, Orange BittersA jewel-like cocktail; herbal, complex, and beautifully balanced with chartreuse's unique character.

Recipe

40 ml Tanqueray Gin
20 ml Chartreuse
20 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
1 dash Orange Bitters

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds until well-chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A lemon twist

Bramble

Gin, Cane Sugar, Crème de MûreA modern classic from London; a bright gin sour laced with rich blackberry liqueur.

Recipe

50 ml Tanqueray Gin
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15 ml Cane Sugar Syrup
15 ml Crème de Mûre

Method

Add gin, lemon juice, and syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice
Drizzle the Crème de Mûre over the top

Garnish: A fresh blackberry and a lemon slice

Bronx

Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Dry VermouthThe gin Manhattan with fresh orange juice; bright, citrusy, and refreshing.

Recipe

50 ml Tanqueray Gin
15 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
15 ml Dry Vermouth
15 ml Fresh Orange Juice

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: An orange twist

Corpse Reviver #2

Gin, Lillet, Cointreau, AbsintheA bright and invigorating classic designed to bring you back to life.

Recipe

22.5 ml Tanqueray Gin
22.5 ml Lillet
22.5 ml Cointreau
22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
1 dash La Fée Absinthe

Method

Rinse a chilled coupe with absinthe and discard the excess
Add all other ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Double strain into the rinsed coupe

Garnish: An orange twist

French 75

Gin, Champagne, LemonA sophisticated and celebratory sparkling cocktail with a botanical kick.

Recipe

45 ml Tanqueray Gin
15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15 ml Cane Sugar Syrup
75 ml Champagne (or other dry sparkling wine)

Method

Add gin, lemon juice, and syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake briefly and strain into a chilled Champagne flute
Top slowly with chilled Champagne.

Garnish: A long lemon twist

Gimlet

Gin, Cane SugarA simple and sharp classic, perfectly balancing botanical gin with sweet and tart lime.

Recipe

60 ml Tanqueray Gin
25 ml Fresh Lime Juice
15 ml Cane Sugar Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass

Garnish: A lime wheel

Hanky Panky

Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Fernet-BrancaA sophisticated early cocktail with herbal complexity and a bitter edge.

Recipe

45 ml Tanqueray Gin
45 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
2 dashes Fernet-Branca

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds until well-chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: An orange twist

Martini

Gin, Dry VermouthThe king of cocktails; crisp, clean, and utterly sophisticated.

Recipe

60 ml Tanqueray Gin
10 ml Dry Vermouth

Method

Add gin and vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 30 seconds until very cold
Strain into a chilled martini glass

Garnish: Three olives or a lemon twist

Negroni

Gin, Campari, Sweet VermouthThe perfect balance of bitter, sweet, and herbal notes in an iconic aperitivo.

Recipe

30 ml Tanqueray Gin
30 ml Campari
30 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds until well-chilled
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube

Garnish: An orange peel

Pink Lady

Gin, GrenadineA beautiful and balanced pre-Prohibition classic with a silky texture and rosy hue.

Recipe

50 ml Tanqueray Gin
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15 ml Monin Grenadine Syrup
15 ml Egg White (or aquafaba)

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice
Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Add ice and wet shake for 12-15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A maraschino cherry

The Last Word

Gin, Chartreuse, Maraschino LiqueurAn equal-parts masterpiece; complex, pungent, and herbaceous with a sharp, tangy finish.

Recipe

22.5 ml Tanqueray Gin
22.5 ml Chartreuse
22.5 ml Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
22.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A single Luxardo maraschino cherry

Tom Collins

Gin, Cane Sugar, Soda WaterA tall, effervescent, and supremely refreshing classic gin cooler.

Recipe

50 ml Tanqueray Gin
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15 ml Cane Sugar Syrup
100 ml Soda Water

Method

Add gin, lemon juice, and syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake briefly for 5-7 seconds
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice
Top with soda water and stir gently

Garnish: A lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry

White Lady

Gin, Cointreau, Egg WhiteAn elegant and silky gin sour with a frothy texture and bright citrus notes.

Recipe

50 ml Tanqueray Gin
25 ml Cointreau
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
15 ml Egg White (or aquafaba)

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice
Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds
Add ice and wet shake for another 12-15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe.

Garnish: A lemon twist

White Negroni

Gin, Suze, LilletAn elegant, herbaceous variation of the Negroni with a delightful bitter-floral profile.

Recipe

40 ml Tanqueray Gin
25 ml Suze
20 ml Lillet

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube

Garnish: A grapefruit or lemon peel

Whiskey

Black Manhattan

Rye Whiskey, Averna, BittersA darker, richer twist on the classic Manhattan, using amaro for depth and complexity.

Recipe

60 ml Rittenhouse Rye
30 ml Averna
2 dashes The Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds
Strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A single Luxardo maraschino cherry

Boulevardier

Bourbon, Campari, Sweet VermouthThe whiskey-lover's Negroni; rich, bittersweet, and wonderfully warming.

Recipe

40 ml Four Roses Small Batch
25 ml Campari
25 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube or serve up in a chilled coupe

Garnish: An orange peel

Final Ward

Rye Whiskey, Chartreuse, Maraschino LiqueurA rye-based twist on The Last Word; spicy, herbaceous, and perfectly balanced.

Recipe

22.5 ml Rittenhouse Rye
22.5 ml Chartreuse
22.5 ml Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
22.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A maraschino cherry

Godfather

Scotch, AmarettoA delightfully simple and smooth cocktail balancing smoky whisky with sweet almond.

Recipe

50 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
25 ml Disaronno

Method

Add both ingredients to a rocks glass with a large ice cube
Stir gently to combine

Garnish: An orange peel

Gold Rush

Bourbon, Honey, LemonA modern classic that is essentially a Whiskey Sour with honey; simple, delicious, and balanced.

Recipe

60 ml Four Roses Small Batch
22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
22.5 ml Monin Honey Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.

Garnish: A lemon twist

Irish Coffee

Irish Whiskey, Coffee, CreamThe perfect warming digestif; a rich and creamy blend of coffee, whiskey, and sugar.

Recipe

45 ml Jameson Irish Whiskey
120 ml Hot Brewed Coffee
2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
30 ml Lightly Whipped Cream

Method

Pre-heat a glass mug with hot water
Empty the mug, then add the brown sugar and coffee. Stir until sugar dissolves
Add the Irish whiskey and stir again
Gently float the lightly whipped cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.

Garnish: A light dusting of grated nutmeg (optional)

Manhattan

Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, BittersA sophisticated and robust classic with spicy rye whiskey at its heart.

Recipe

60 ml Rittenhouse Rye
30 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
2 dashes The Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds until well-chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass

Garnish: A Luxardo maraschino cherry

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, Cane Sugar, BittersA timeless classic; spirit-forward, subtly sweet, and perfectly balanced with aromatic bitters.

Recipe

60 ml Four Roses Small Batch
10 ml Cane Sugar Syrup
2 dashes The Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters

Method

Add sugar syrup and bitters to a mixing glass
Add the bourbon and fill with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds until well-chilled
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube

Garnish: An orange peel, expressed over the drink

Paper Plane

Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, AperolA modern classic with a beautiful bittersweet harmony of citrus and herbal notes.

Recipe

22.5 ml Four Roses Small Batch
22.5 ml Amaro Nonino Quintessentia®
22.5 ml Aperol
22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A lemon twist

Penicillin

Scotch, Peated Scotch, Honey, Ginger SyrupA modern marvel; smoky, spicy, and soothing with a perfect blend of sweet and sour.

Recipe

60 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
22.5 ml Honey-Ginger Syrup
7.5 ml Big Peat Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Method

Add the Johnnie Walker, lemon juice, and honey-ginger syrup to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
Float the Big Peat Scotch on top

Garnish: A piece of candied ginger

Rob Roy

Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, BittersThe Scotch whisky version of a Manhattan; smoky, sweet, and sophisticated.

Recipe

60 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
25 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
2 dashes Aromatic Bitters

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds
Strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A maraschino cherry

Rusty Nail

Scotch, DrambuieA simple, two-ingredient classic that is spirit-forward with notes of honey, herbs, and spice.

Recipe

50 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
25 ml Drambuie

Method

Add both ingredients to a rocks glass with a large ice cube
Stir gently to combine

Garnish: A lemon twist

Sazerac

Rye Whiskey, Cane Sugar, Bitters, AbsintheThe official cocktail of New Orleans; aromatic, spirit-forward, and complex.

Recipe

60 ml Rittenhouse Rye
10 ml Cane Sugar Syrup
3 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
1 dash La Fée Absinthe

Method

Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe and discard the excess
In a mixing glass, stir the rye, syrup, and bitters with ice until well-chilled
Strain into the prepared glass (served neat, no ice)

Garnish: A lemon peel, expressed over the drink and then discarded

Vieux Carré

Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, BénédictineA complex and spirituous New Orleans classic, layered with spice, herbs, and history.

Recipe

25 ml Rittenhouse Rye
25 ml Rémy Martin V.S.O.P
25 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
5 ml Bénédictine D.O.M.
2 dashes Aromatic Bitters
2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube

Garnish: A lemon twist

Whiskey Sour

Bourbon, Cane SugarA foundational sour cocktail; rich, tangy, and smooth.

Recipe

60 ml Four Roses Small Batch
30 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
20 ml Cane Sugar Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice

Garnish: An orange wheel and a maraschino cherry

Vodka

Black Russian

Vodka, KahlúaA simple, potent, and iconic two-ingredient cocktail with a rich coffee flavor.

Recipe

50 ml 9 Mile Vodka
25 ml Kahlúa

Method

Add ingredients to a rocks glass filled with ice
Stir gently to combine

Garnish: None

Espresso Martini

Vodka, Kahlúa, EspressoThe ultimate pick-me-up cocktail; rich, intense, and creamy.

Recipe

45 ml 9 Mile Vodka
20 ml Kahlúa
30 ml Freshly Brewed Espresso
10 ml Cane Sugar Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice
Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until a rich foam develops
Double strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.

Garnish: Three whole coffee beans

Lemon Drop Martini

Vodka, Cointreau, LemonA sweet and sour modern classic that tastes like liquid lemon candy.

Recipe

45 ml 9 Mile Vodka
20 ml Cointreau
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
10 ml Cane Sugar Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously until well-chilled
Strain into a chilled, sugar-rimmed martini glass.

Garnish: A lemon twist

Moscow Mule

Vodka, Ginger Beer, LimeA spicy and refreshing classic, famously served in a copper mug.

Recipe

50 ml 9 Mile Vodka
15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
120 ml Ginger Beer

Method

Squeeze lime juice into a Moscow Mule mug or highball glass
Add 2-3 ice cubes, then pour in the vodka
Top with cold ginger beer and stir gently.

Garnish: A lime wedge

Rum & Cachaça

Caipirinha

CachaçaBrazil's national cocktail; rustic, potent, and intensely refreshing.

Recipe

60 ml Espírito de Minas Cachaça
1 whole lime cut into wedges
2 teaspoons of cane sugar

Method

In a rocks glass, muddle the lime wedges with the sugar
Fill the glass with crushed ice
Add the cachaça and stir well to combine

Garnish: A lime wheel

Cuba Libre

White Rum, CokeMore than just a Rum & Coke; the addition of fresh lime makes it a classic in its own right.

Recipe

50 ml Havana Club 3 Años Rum
15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
120 ml Coke

Method

Squeeze a lime wedge into a highball glass
Fill the glass with ice, add the rum
Top with Coke and stir gently

Garnish: A lime wedge

Daiquiri

White Rum, Cane SugarThe epitome of refreshment; clean, crisp, and perfectly tart.

Recipe

60 ml Havana Club 3 Años Rum
25 ml Fresh Lime Juice
15 ml Cane Sugar Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A lime wheel

Dark 'n' Stormy

Dark Rum, Ginger Syrup, Soda WaterA simple yet dramatic highball with spicy ginger and rich, dark rum.

Recipe

60 ml Goslings Black Seal Rum
20 ml Fresh Lime Juice
20 ml Voelkel Bio Ingwer Sirup
Top with Soda Water

Method

Fill a highball glass with ice
Add lime juice and ginger syrup
Top with soda water, leaving a little room
Gently pour the rum over the back of a spoon to create a float

Garnish: A lime wedge

Kingston Negroni

Aged Rum, Campari, Sweet VermouthA tropical take on the classic, where funky aged rum replaces gin for a richer profile.

Recipe

30 ml Appleton Estate 12 Year Rum
30 ml Campari
30 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube

Garnish: An orange peel

Mai Tai

Aged Rum, Dry Curaçao, OrgeatThe undisputed king of tiki cocktails; nutty, citrusy, and complex with a rich rum backbone.

Recipe

30 ml Appleton Estate 12 Year Rum
30 ml Havana Club 3 Años Rum
20 ml Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao
25 ml Fresh Lime Juice
15 ml Monin Orgeat Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice

Garnish: A spent lime half and a sprig of mint

Tequila & Mezcal

Margarita

Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, AgaveA vibrant and zesty icon of the cocktail world, perfectly balanced between sweet and sour.

Recipe

50 ml Don Julio Blanco Tequila
25 ml Cointreau
25 ml Fresh Lime Juice
10 ml Agave Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice

Garnish: A lime wedge

Mezcal Negroni

Mezcal, Campari, Sweet VermouthA smoky and earthy variation that transforms the classic Negroni.

Recipe

30 ml Montelobos Espadín Mezcal
30 ml Campari
30 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino

Method

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice
Stir for 20-25 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube

Garnish: An orange or grapefruit peel

Naked and Famous

Mezcal, Chartreuse, AperolA smoky, bittersweet, and complex modern equal-parts cocktail.

Recipe

22.5 ml Montelobos Espadín Mezcal
22.5 ml Chartreuse
22.5 ml Aperol
22.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A lime twist

Spicy Margarita

Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes, CointreauA fiery twist on the classic, with a warm, smoky chili kick.

Recipe

50 ml Don Julio Blanco Tequila
15 ml Ancho Reyes
20 ml Cointreau
25 ml Fresh Lime Juice

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a chili-salt-rimmed rocks glass over fresh ice

Garnish: A lime wheel

Cognac & Brandy

Jack Rose

Applejack, GrenadineA beautiful, simple, and historic sour with the distinct character of apple brandy.

Recipe

60 ml Laird's Applejack
25 ml Fresh Lime Juice
15 ml Monin Grenadine Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a chilled coupe

Garnish: A lime twist

Brandy Alexander

Brandy, Crème de Cacao, CreamA creamy and decadent dessert cocktail with notes of chocolate and rich brandy.

Recipe

45 ml Rémy Martin V.S.O.P
30 ml Crème de Cacao (dark)
30 ml Heavy Cream

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously until well-chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg

Sidecar

Cognac, CointreauAn elegant and timeless sour, with rich brandy notes brightened by citrus.

Recipe

50 ml Rémy Martin V.S.O.P
25 ml Cointreau
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a chilled, sugar-rimmed coupe

Garnish: An orange or lemon twist

Aperitifs & Spritzes

Americano

Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Soda WaterA light and refreshing aperitif, the predecessor to the Negroni.

Recipe

40 ml Campari
40 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
Top with Soda Water

Method

Build in a highball glass over ice
Add Campari and vermouth, stir
Top with cold soda water

Garnish: An orange slice or peel

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda WaterThe quintessential Italian aperitivo; light, bubbly, and pleasantly bittersweet.

Recipe

60 ml Aperol
90 ml Prosecco
30 ml Soda Water

Method

Fill a large wine glass with ice
Add the Aperol, then the Prosecco
Top with a splash of soda water and stir gently.

Garnish: A large orange slice

Kir Royale

Creme De Cassis, ChampagneAn elegant and simple French classic, combining blackcurrant liqueur with bubbly Champagne.

Recipe

15 ml Crème de Cassis
120 ml Champagne (chilled)

Method

Pour the Crème de Cassis into the bottom of a chilled Champagne flute
Gently top with chilled Champagne.

Garnish: A single raspberry or a lemon twist

Negroni Sbagliato

Campari, Sweet Vermouth, ProseccoA lighter, bubblier version of the Negroni, where Prosecco replaces the gin. A 'mistaken' Negroni.

Recipe

30 ml Campari
30 ml Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino
30 ml Prosecco

Method

Build in a rocks glass over a large ice cube
Add Campari and vermouth, stir gently
Top with Prosecco.

Garnish: An orange slice

Other Classics

Amaretto Sour

Amaretto, Cane SugarA sweet and sour classic that perfectly balances almond liqueur with bright citrus.

Recipe

50 ml Disaronno
25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
10 ml Cane Sugar Syrup

Method

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice
Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice

Garnish: A lemon wedge