Looking to get your greens in while enjoying a healthy buzz? Try the Green Goddess, a vibrant cocktail created by Brian Evans, head bartender at Sunday in Brooklyn. Inspired by Spain’s tonic-drinking culture, this drink...

Add a splash of seasonal flair to your holiday celebrations with the Pomegranate Martini! This delightful twist on the classic Cosmopolitan swaps cranberry juice for the bold, sweet-tart flavors of pomegranate, resulting in a stunning,...

Created by Leo Robitschek, beverage director at The Nomad Hotel and Eleven Madison Park in New York City, the Mott & Mulberry is an autumnal riff on the Whiskey Sour that’s both warming and refreshing....

We're going bananas – yes, b-a-n-a-n-a-s – for today's cocktail. The Fay Wray was originally created by Matthew Belanger, head bartender at Donna bar in Brooklyn, NY, before it closed during Covid. It's also cleverly...

In honor of National Vodka Day, we are serving up a unique vodka tiki (yes, you read that right) cocktail recipe from Pour Me Another by J.M. Hirsch, editorial director of Christopher Kimball's Milk Street. It's...

Move over, PSL. The Pumpkin Zinger is here.Today's cocktail will give you that fall flavor fix AND satisfy your java craving – just in time for National Coffee Day. So even if the leaves aren't...

The espresso martini gets more depth and intensity when you swap out vodka for aged rum. Brew the espresso fresh, but be sure to cool it prior to shaking.

Inspired by the classic Collins cocktail – comprised of spirit, sugar and citrus – today's tipple takes things up an autumnal notch with notes of pear and ginger.Early iterations of the Tom Collins are attributed...

It's National Mai Tai Day... and you bet your soggy dollars we're serving up the best one.Today we're excited to bring you the Ultimate Mai Tai (no really, it's called the Ultimate Mai Tai –...

Invented at The Luau restaurant in Beverly Hills circa 1958, the Jet Pilot cocktail is a popular riff on the tiki-style Test Pilot originally created by Donn Beach.This cocktail features three rums blended with bitters,...

If you're a fan of delicious and well-balanced gin cocktails, this one's for you. We came across this pretty pink drink on various Instagram accounts (original source unknown) and just had to try it out...

While we love a cold craft brew in our Hybrid Pint Glass, we also love the opportunity to shake up a delicious beer cocktail.   Created in 2013 by Simone Caporale at The Langham Hotel's...

Happy Friday!Originally created by Kevin Armstrong, a bartender at London's Milk & Honey, we discovered The East 8 Hold Up in Steve the Bartender's Cocktail Guide. As the story goes, Kevin's friend was mugged with...

If you're a fan of classic tiki cocktails, you've probably heard of the Pearl Diver, originally created by the father of tiki himself, Donn Beach (Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt) – known for opening Don the...

An exceptional but somewhat forgotten tiki classic! From Don The Beachcomber, ca. 1937. Unique in its use of blackberry liqueur - Real Grenadine and demerara sugar bring a rich dose of fruitiness. Break out the...

We partnered with Wonderful® Seedless Lemons and POM Wonderful® to create today's Lemon POMarita recipe, a refreshing combination of fresh lemon juice, 100% pomegranate juice, tequila, mezcal, orange liqueur and some agave syrup to sweeten...

Today's cocktail is a riff on the Arigato Sour, inspired by the recipe published in The Japanese Art of the Cocktail by Masahiro Urushido and Michael Anstendig. The drink was created by the author's friend,...

Transporting myself back to the golden age of cocktails with a Brandy Crusta tonight. This is a cocktail that has been on my vintage cocktail bucket list for a little while, I regret waiting so...

While margaritas will always have a special place in our hearts, palomas are right up there with them. A solid choice for the spring and summer seasons, the paloma cocktail shares many of the same...

Yet another creation of Jeff “Beachbum” Berry with a typical tiki construction including a split rum base. This was Beachbum Berry’s remake of Trader Vic’s Navy Grog. The small measure of all spice brings depth...

The mint julep has been the official drink of the Kentucky Derby since 1939, but its history dates back much further. According to Woodford Reserve's master distiller, Chris Morris, centuries ago there was an Arabic...

Crafted with precision and passion, the Violet Blueberry Gin Sour transcends ordinary libations, offering an enchanting journey for your taste buds. Dive into a symphony of flavors as delicate floral notes dance harmoniously with the...

The history of vintage drinks is fascinating, and the "sling" is no exception. A precursor to the cocktail, slings featured spirit, water, sugar, bitters, and were likely used for medicinal purposes in the early 1800s....

The 50/50 Margarita was created in New York by Natasha Bermudez. Natasha split the base of the margarita between mezcal and manzanilla sherry resulting in a lower ABV version of the classic.The mezcal margarita has...

If you're looking for a cocktail that's both refreshing and complex, put Lady Liberty on your list. Originally found on the menu at the Living Room Bar & Terrace in the W Hotel NYC, this...

The Tia Mia is Mexican Mai Tai by Ivy Mix, author of Spirits of Latin America.In the mid 2000s Ivy loved floating a splash of mezcal on a number of drinks, especially the Mai Tai....

Here is one that’s easy and boozy to get your mind to far off places. Made from scratch in 1957 by the great Harry Yee at the Hawaiian Village Hotel in Waikiki. Harry is known...

Inspired by Meaghan Dorman’s ‘Getaway Car,’ which is a fun riff on a Jungle Bird. Tequila and ancho liqueur are very complementary - just as the rum and Demerara Gum Syrup are. Together these heavy...

March Madness is here, so let's get the ball rolling.    If a light, refreshing beverage is calling your name, put the Courtside in the game. She's ready to play.    As sweet as a...

This is a fun take on a tiki classic. A dressed up version of your favorite tropical drink, try this one for brunch!

Today we’re filling your coupe with a whiskey-based, citrus-forward sipper that evokes those sweet Hawaiian Island vibes we daydream about during our Zoom calls. Born at the Halekulani Hotel’s House Without a Key Lounge circa...

This cocktail was created in 1939 as an answer to Don The Beachcomber's Zombie. On the menu in 1940 is said, "Served with either crutches or a wheelchair'. This is a pretty potent drink and...

I grew up in a football house. My mother was a major Cleveland Browns fan as was her entire side of the family. They had season tickets on the 50 yard line at the old...

Created in 2017 by Jeremy Oertel at NYC’s famed Death & Co. and described as being as vibrant as it is delicious, the Hurricane Kick is your ticket to a taste of summer during these...

Created by Leo Robitschek for the Nomad Hotel in NYC, Paris is Burning brings the sweetness of the pineapple and smokiness of the mezcal together to make an incredibly balanced  cocktail while the subtle botanicals of...

Here is a 1970’s era cocktail that is the signature cocktail at the Atlanta Trader Vic’s.The recipe I used is an updated version by Martin Cate of Smugglers Cove. He took the template and replaced...

As a child of the 70’s, I grew up watching The Brady Bunch. Like many others, my favorite episodes are from season 4 when the Bradys are in Hawaii. In the iconic three-episode arc, Bobby...

Created by Simone Goldberg at Narcissa in NYC who described it as “Kind of a Boulevardier meets an herbal Mai Tai”, this cocktail had everyone in the Elevated Craft Crew buzzing to try it when it...

"Grandparent of all rum drinks."That was the quote on the menu under this cocktail, haha. This was on the menu at the Denver location of Trader Vic’s inside the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Vic changed the name...

Introducing the Sabot – a symphony of sophistication in every sip. Crafted with precision and infused with audacity, this concoction is more than a drink; it's a rendezvous with refined rebellion. Built upon the timeless...

This cocktail pre-dates Tiki, created sometime in the 1910’s at the legendary Raffle’s Hotel in Singapore by Ngiam Tong Boon. It has made its way on to tiki menus starting in the 1930’s with a...

“I’ve got a lot of problems with you people and now you’re going to hear about it!” Happy Festivus, everyone! Created by Subtle Tiki via the Liber & Co website. This is a flavorful nutty,...

Embark on a tantalizing journey for your taste buds with this signature cocktail, Autumn and Everything After. Crafted with precision and passion, this exquisite concoction blends the richness of whiskey with the vibrant zing of...

Every January, I promise myself that I will take time off throughout the year for some ME TIME. Maybe finally go to the UK over my birthday. Perhaps spend Halloween in Osaka or Tokyo. Maybe...

I love the backstory on this. Reimagine the story about Santa and his elves. Instead of the poor little elves slaving away making toys, they fought against capitalism! Nights leading up to Christmas, they’d take...

Inspired by a Tiki classic that was created by Victor Bergeron in the 1940s, the original cocktail earned a reputation as the Long Island Iced Tea of Tiki. You can be sure that this Smugglers...

This cocktail was created in 2009 by Kirk Estopinal and Maks Pazuniak. It’s was made as a tribute to the creator of Peychaud’s bitters, pharmacist Antione Amédée Peychaud.He had a pharmacy in the French Quarter...

Punchdrink.com hosted a nog-off in which Sarah's egg nog recipe was a top contender! It was deemed the most 'cocktail like' of all the recipes due to the technique in how it was made and...

Embrace the holiday spirit with the velvety indulgence of eggnog by making your own batch this season! The festive elixir inspired by Alton Brown’s own recipe, is a symphony of rich flavors and warm nostalgia,...

Jeffrey Morganthaler says this is one of his best recipes, and a perennial fan favorite at Clyde Common. We agree, the Flannel Shirt cocktail is simultaneously a unique combination of ingredients, and a perfectly balanced...

This cocktail, lovingly called Noah’s Muse, was created with help from our friends in the Elevated Craft Crew as an excuse to show off our new mascot, Noah! Crafted to awaken your taste buds with...

The Scorpion Reef is a creation of Marshall Davis from the Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria. Marshall drew inspiration from a smoked pineapple flan that he was working on for the dessert list. He noted that “After...

The Vieux Carré (pronounced View Car ray) originally made its print debut in the 1937 cocktail book Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em by Stanley Clisby Arthur. The author credits the creation...

The Wisconsin Old Fashioned is a regional variation of the classic cocktail, the Old Fashioned, which is traditionally made with whiskey or bourbon, sugar, bitters, and a twist of citrus. The Wisconsin version of this...

This was created by Brandon Bramhall in 2018 at Attaboy, Nashville, TN.If you haven’t guessed by the name, it’s a riff on a piña colada and a damn good one: Hints of coffee, banana, coconut,...

The Michelada is often considered Mexico’s intrepetation of the the classic brunch favorite, the Bloody Mary. This riff - originally concocted by the now-closed Tijuana Picnic in NYC - turns up the booziness with a...

This is a tasty punch created in 2002 by Jeff Beachbum Berry. It's in his book, Intoxica. I made this for some friends recently and it was a hit.. or punch?You'd serve this in a punchbowl but...

The Scorpion cocktail dates back to the 1930s when an unidentified bartender created it in Honolulu at a bar called The Hut. Trader Vic modified the recipe in the 1940s, making it a large-format drink...

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Is there another cocktail that screams 'weekend' like a well-crafted Bloody Mary? It's a brunch classic and a cocktail chameleon, changing and evolving based on each individual's taste. This week, we're embracing that versatility and...

Bourbon's mellow barrel-aged flavors are a perfect match to stone fruit character of Liber & Co.'s Almond Orgeat Syrup and Luxardo's Maraschino liqueur.

This week, we're crafting a legendary tiki cocktail - Mr. Bali Hai. This storied cocktail, synonymous with the Bali Hai Restaurant, was shaken into existence shortly after the establishment opened its doors in 1954, nestled...

This was the signature cocktail from Lost Lake, a beloved tropical bar in Chicago that unfortunately had to shut its doors for good in early 2022. During it's existence, the bar made it on a...

Here is a classic from 1957 that was created by the great Harry K. Yee who who created this cocktail at the Hawaiian Village Hotel in Waikiki after being asked by Bols Liqueur Co to help...

This delicious cooler raises the bar on traditional tropical flavors.

A smoky and spicy margarita sour created by Melissa Yard from Josephine Wine Bar, Charleston, SC.

Posted by Elevated Craft Crew member Tehmina Y.It was first mixed in 1888 by Henry Charles “Carl” Ramos at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon in New Orleans. Originally called The New Orleans Fizz, the cocktail became...

 In celebration of World Chocolate Day, we've shaken a sinfully delicious masterpiece. The Café Mocha is the divine love child of an espresso martini and a chocolate martini, with a Mezcal base that adds a...

Are you up for the challenge? This is Don the Beachcomber's original Zombie recipe! He famously restricted his guests to only two of these potent serves. Frankly, that's probably one too many! Imbiber beware...

The Missionary's Downfall is another star from the early days of the US tiki craze. Developed in the late 1930's by Donn Beach for his Donn the Beachcomber restaurant in Hollywood, this rum-based cocktail features...

Another Trader Vic classic, the Fog Cutter calls for a blend of three different base spirits: rum, brandy, and gin, along with a float of Amontillado sherry. The result is a complex yet balanced cocktail...

This week we are shaking up the Iron Ranger from master mixologist Erick Castro. The ​​high-proof bourbon sets a bold tone for this tropical refresher. Erick says, “The inspiration came from the fact that you...

Combining the traditional charm of the classic Old Fashioned with an audacious twist of flavors, this cocktail is designed to satiate your thirst for innovation and sophistication. Imagine the depth of bourbon, the unique richness...

In this week's Friday Buzz email we present to you the Pear Ginger Smash. This fall-inspired recipe and beautiful garnish are sure to spark some cocktail creativity.

We are kicking off a weekly email series this holiday season called The Friday Buzz, where we share a new cocktail recipe each Friday to get your creative juices flowing as you head into the...

In this week's Friday Buzz email we present to you the Autumn cocktail.This cocktail is the perfect, spirit-forward Thanksgiving sipper with apple, pear, and maple tasting notes.

In this week's Friday Buzz email, we present to you a Beachbum's Own. This is an original recipe from author, bar owner and historian of tiki culture Jeff "Beachbum" Berry himself. If you can't catch...

For this week's Friday Buzz, we present The Conference. This is a split-base cocktail that was created by Brian Miller at Death & Company in New York City. It uses the classic Old Fashioned template...

For this week's Friday Buzz, we present a Cucumber Agave Cooler. If you've never used cucumber in a drink, this is a great one to experiment with. Light and refreshing and definitely worth a shake....

For this week's Friday Buzz, we present The French Kiss 2.0.Let the sparkle of love light up your night with this Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktail. A tantalizing blend of Chambord, Cognac, Creme de Cacao, and heavy...

For this week's Friday Buzz, we present Cure For Pain. Brian Miller crafted this variation of the Boulevardier in 2009 to honor the frequent patron of Death & Co, Anthony Sarnicola. This smooth and sweet...

For this week's Friday Buzz we invite you to try the 1870 Sour. Dominic Venegas crafted the 1870 Sour as a fresh spin on the traditional Whiskey Sour. The 1870 Sour pays tribute to the...

For this week's Friday Buzz we invite you to try the Dublin Mine. It's a creamy and indulgent, boozy milkshake that will take your taste buds on a flavor adventure. Made with a blend of...

In honor of National Cocktail Day, we're excited to share a special recipe with you - the Sloe & Spice Sling. This delightful libation perfectly blends the flavors of pre-spring and lingering winter, with notes...

This week we bring you a sophisticated and flavorful cocktail that combines the richness of Cognac with the sweetness of blackberries and tawny port. The addition of Creme de Cassis, lemon juice, and Creme de...

This week we bring you a spring twist on the Paloma. This classic cocktail that dates back to the 1950s is traditionally made with tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda. It is refreshing and easy...

As we celebrate Mother's Day weekend, let's toast to all the mothers with this delicious Peach Sangria! This drink is easy-to-batch and can be made the day of or you can opt for an early...

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we are shakin' up a mouth-watering Passion Fruit Margarita! This festive and flavorful concoction will transport you and your guests straight to a tropical paradise, making this year's festivities...

This week we are showing off our NEW Copper Hybrid Shaker with this beautifully garnished Jungle Bird. The Jungle Bird is a tropical delight with pineapple, lime, and a hint of Strawberry Basil Infused Campari. This...