Born in 1870s New Orleans, the Absinthe Frappé is a refreshing twist on a famously misunderstood spirit. Though absinthe once carried a wild reputation for hallucinations and chaos, we now know it’s simply a bold,...

Few cocktails make an entrance like the Pornstar Martini. Created in London in the early 2000s, this modern classic is equal parts playful and indulgent, combining tropical passion fruit with silky vanilla notes and a...

If you’ve never heard of the Prado, you’re not alone. This tequila sour with a twist has been flying under the radar since it first appeared in a 1977 bartender’s guide packed with more than...

At first glance, the idea of olive oil in a cocktail might raise a few eyebrows—but trust us, it works.Created at Minneapolis’s Marvel Bar (now closed) in 2011, the Oliveto quickly became a fan favorite...

Meet Snake Eyes, a cocktail that proves mezcal isn’t just for sipping straight or mixing into bold, boozy classics. Originally created at Brooklyn’s Grand Army Bar, this drink flips the script by pairing mezcal’s signature...

With its signature ocean-blue hue and tropical flavor combo, the Blue Hawaii has been turning heads (and raising glasses) since 1957, when it was first mixed at Honolulu’s Kaiser Hawaiian Village. Bartender Harry Yee was...

The Peach Paloma takes everything we love about the classic – grapefruit, tequila, refreshing bubbles – and layers in something special: orchard-fresh Georgia Peach Syrup from Portland Syrups. It’s juicy, bright, and bursting with peak-season...

At first glance, El Pepe might look like just another mezcal cocktail, but one sip says otherwise. Created by Shelley Lindgren of A16 Rockridge, this complex sipper layers smoky mezcal with alpine génépy, fresh lemon,...

First mixed at Trick Dog in San Francisco back in 2013, this frothy tequila-based sour was such a hit, the bar still keeps it on standby a decade later. Bright, bold, and beautifully balanced, it’s...

Forget the slushy strawberry daiquiris of the '90s—National Daiquiri Day (tomorrow, Saturday, July 19) calls for something with a bit more grit. Enter the Hemingway Daiquiri, a bold, refreshingly tart spin on the Cuban classic,...

Named after the legendary boulevard stretching from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Élysées cocktail brings a touch of Paris straight to your glass. First mixed in Europe during Prohibition,...

Inspired by the lively charm of Charlotte’s South End neighborhood, this hibiscus-forward cocktail brings floral refreshment to the forefront. Created by Stefan Huebner of Dot Dot Dot, the South End layers cooling mint, bright citrus,...

Few cocktails carry the same unapologetic swagger as the Dirty Martini. It’s bold, briny and impossible to ignore—a drink with a history as storied as its flavor.While the classic Martini dates back to the 19th...

Invented in 2008 by acclaimed bartender Sam Ross, the Paper Plane took flight at The Violet Hour in Chicago before making its way to New York’s iconic Milk & Honey. Despite its relatively recent debut,...

Don’t let the name fool you—this cocktail is here for a good time and a long time. Created by Jon Weimorts at Idle Hour in Los Angeles, the Part-Time Lover is a flirty little number...

The Mint Julep may be steeped in centuries of tradition, but there's always room for a little reinvention. Enter the Pineapple Mint Julep—a vibrant, refreshing spin on the Southern classic that trades some of the...