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The Chapuline Recipe

The Chapuline

If you love the classic Grasshopper cocktail, The Chapuline is a must-try. This inventive twist keeps the signature ingredients—crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream—but adds a bold South American touch with pisco,...
Mott & Mulberry Recipe

Mott & Mulberry

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....
Bee's Knees Recipe

Bee's Knees

What's all the buzz about? Well, let us tell you about the birds and the Bee's Knees. This cocktail is a timeless classic that's as refreshing on a warm summer evening as it is cozy...
Lion's Tail Recipe

Lion's Tail

If you're craving a cocktail that’s bold, intriguing, and full of character, look no further than the Lion’s Tail. This whiskey-based drink seamlessly combines the rich, smoky depth of bourbon with the spicy warmth of...
Espresso Martini Recipe

Espresso Martini

Need a little pep in your step? Pick up a bottle of vodka and cue Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso because this Friday we're bringing the buzz with – you guessed it – the Espresso Martini. If...
Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini

Today we’re thrilled to celebrate one of the bar scene's all-time favorites: the Dirty Martini. And to help you whip up this classic, we’ve just launched our sleekest and most premium product to date: the...
Naked & Famous Recipe

Naked & Famous

Discover a unique twist on the classic Last Word, crafted by award-winning bartender Joaquín Simó during his time at New York City's renowned speakeasy, Death & Co.   This vibrant cocktail captures the essence of...
Chai Tea Fizz Recipe

Chai Tea Fizz

We love a gin fizz, and today's recipe – elevated with Spiced Chai Syrup – is no exception.Start with your preferred gin and build your cocktail with freshly squeezed lemon juice and egg white. If...
Fay Wray Recipe

Fay Wray

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...
Tiki Tundra Recipe

Tiki Tundra

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...
Pumpkin Zinger Recipe

Pumpkin Zinger

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...
Espresso Martiki Recipe

Espresso Martiki

The Espresso Martini heads to the tropics for this wonderful riff. This recipe was pioneered in 2019 by Martin Hudak at Maybe Sammy in Sydney, Australia. You'll be surprised at how well these flavors come together!
Rum Espresso Martini Recipe

Rum Espresso Martini

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.
Spiced Pear Collins Recipe

Spiced Pear Collins

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...
Brandy Alexander Recipe

Brandy Alexander

Today's cocktail (a boozy milkshake, actually) is a twist on the Brandy Alexander – a decadent dessert drink made with a handful of simple ingredients. While it typically calls for heavy cream, we were inspired...
20th Century Recipe

20th Century

We’re rolling out the imaginary red carpet for this week’s recipe: the 20th Century cocktail. Named after the luxury express passenger train that connected New York City and Chicago from 1902 to 1967, this drink...
The Ultimate Mai Tai Recipe

The Ultimate Mai Tai

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 –...
Ginger Sage Smash Recipe

Ginger Sage Smash

Dust off your watering can, because it's time to seriously consider growing your own cocktail garden.   We recently picked up a copy of Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden by Katie Stryjewski (aka...
Jet Pilot Cocktail Recipe

Jet Pilot

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,...
Penicillin Cocktial Recipe

Penicillin

The Penicillin is a modern classic cocktail created by Australian-born bartender, Sam Ross. Sam has made many well-known cocktails whilst spending his time behind the bar at infamous NY cocktail bars such as Milk &...
Henrieta Recipe

Henrieta

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...
Pink Flamingo Recipe

Pink Flamingo

I grew up on the East side of Cleveland, Ohio. The only thing I knew about the West side was it had the famous West Side Market in Ohio City and the pink flamingos on...
Reality Check

Reality Check

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...
El Diablo Recipe

El Diablo

In honor of National Tequila Day (July 24) we are serving you a unique and refreshing – it's devilishly good, really – cocktail with vibrant color and flavor. Meet El Diablo, a recipe that first...
Greta Garbo Daiquiri Recipe

Greta Garbo Daiquiri

Today we're shaking up a classic Cuban cocktail with a twist, named after Swedish-American film actress and Hollywood star Greta Garbo. She's elegant and sweet, and you can find a similar version of her served...
East 8 Hold Up Recipe

East 8 Hold Up

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...
Eternal Summer Recipe

Eternal Summer

This week we bring you the Eternal Summer – a bitter but nicely balanced cocktail adapted from Shake Strain Done: Craft Cocktails at Home by J.M. Hirsch, a James Beard Award-winning food and travel writer,...
Brancolada Recipe

Brancolada

Created by New York bartender Jeremy Oertel, the Brancolada is a unique, minty riff on the classic Piña Colada. You’ve likely heard of Fernet-Branca – an Italian amaro – and either love it or hate...
Pisco Punch Recipe

Pisco Punch

The golden cocktail of the Golden Gate City. Calling all margarita and daiquiri fans.
Third Wave Swizzle Recipe

Third Wave Swizzle

Today's cocktail is truly a treat for the senses and a unique take on the classic Swizzle found on many tiki bar menus around the world. Created by Ryan Lotz at Shore Leave in Boston,...
Sunflower Recipe

Sunflower

The Sunflower is a creation of well known bartender Sam Ross. A simple variation on the classic Corpse Reviver #2 - substituting Elderflower liqueur in place of the original Lillet or Cocchi Americano.Sam Ross is...
Bourbon Peach Smash Recipe

Bourbon Peach Smash

Peach season is here and we couldn't wait to whip up this refreshing cocktail with just four easy ingredients.   We recommend making your syrup at home if possible using fresh, muddled ripe peaches. Throw...
Pineapple Daiquiri Recipe

Pineapple Daiquiri

A fruity, fun version of the classic sour. It may also be the perfect drink for summer.
Lagerita Recipe

Lagerita

If a lager and a margarita had a baby, you'd have yourself a little Lagerita and although beer isn't a common ingredient in cocktails, you'll find this one right up there on the same refreshing...
Pearl Diver Recipe

Pearl Diver

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...
Don's Own Grog Recipe

Don's Own Grog

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...
Lemon POMarita Recipe

Lemon POMarita

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...
Pornstar Martini Recipe

Pornstar Martini

The Pornstar Martini is one of the UK's most popular cocktails and is revered as a modern classic cocktail. It was first created by Douglas Ankrah at the Townhouse Bar, London in 2003. Douglas also...
Arigato Sour

Arigato Sour

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,...
Brandy Crusta Recipe

Brandy Crusta

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...
Lost in Thyme Recipe

Lost in Thyme

Find thyme playing beautifully with citrus and tropical fruit in this elegant cocktail.
Lavender Paloma Recipe

Lavender Paloma

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...
Blinker Recipe

Blinker

My dad taught me how to drive. My first lesson I didn’t even move because he wanted me to understand all the gauges, lights, switches, pedals, and mirrors. Dad was patient with me, and never...
Ancient Mariner Recipe

Ancient Mariner (Navy Grog Inspired)

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...
Sparkling Rose Julep Recipe

Sparkling Rose Julep

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...
Violet Blueberry Gin Sour Recipe

Violet Blueberry Gin Sour

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...
Nalo Meli Kuli Recipe

Nalo Meli Kuli

A tropical riff on a Bees Knees, using Liber & Co.'s Pineapple Gum Syrup and honey gin.
Straits Sling Recipe

Straits Sling

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....
Cosmonaut Recipe

Cosmonaut

I was going to make a Cosmopolitan but went to the store, was distracted by snacks and bought everything except cranberry juice.I’m not mad about it because this cocktail is killer!This was created by the...
50 Margarita Recipe

50/50 Margarita

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...
Lady Liberty Recipe

Lady Liberty

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...
Picture of Lavender Grey Recipe

Picture of Lavender Grey

My first Oscar Wilde read was The Picture of Dorian Gray. It is a tale of vanity, cruelty, and morality that terrified and intrigued me. Oscar Wilde was a vain man so I wonder if...
Blackberry Whiskey Smash Recipe

Blackberry Whiskey Smash

Fruit-forward without being too sweet. A perfect spring and early summer drink.
Kiss the Boys Goodbye Recipe

Kiss the Boys Goodbye

What do you do when you come across a bitter berry? Turn it into booze, of course.Grown on blackthorn shrubs throughout the British countryside, sloes — small, round, plum-like fruit — date back to the...
Lumiere Recipe

Lumiere

Developed in Brooklyn, New York at the Nitehawk Cinema by Director of Beverages, Jen Marshall, The Lumiere was inspired by the Oscar-nominated film, Hugo. Though the film didn’t win that year’s Best Picture Award, it...
Tia Mia Recipe

Tia Mia

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....
El Chapo Recipe

El Chapo

Created by Nashville bar owner Ben Clemons, El Chapo is a refreshing alternative to the Aperol Spritz, subbing beer for bubbles. Specifically, grapefruit radler from Stiegl, Austria's leading privately owned brewery.A radler combines real fruit...
Tropical Itch Recipe

Tropical Itch

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...
Crossing State Lines Recipe

Crossing State Lines

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...
Empress of Passion Recipe

Empress of Passion

We're big fans of passion fruit in our cocktails (and beers!), so naturally we were excited to discover the Empress of Passion – a recipe by Empress 1908 Gin featuring their Indigo elixir that incorporates...
Redbird Recipe

Redbird

Inspired by The Blackbird, a light riff on a bramble, and topped with a healthy bunch of mint. This Redbird cocktail subs the original blackberries for Liber & Co.'s Raspberry Gum Syrup.
Courtside Recipe

Courtside

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...
Lemon Lavender Cosmo

Lemon Lavender Cosmo

This elevated classic offers the perfect hint of fresh lemon and French lavender to complement the Cosmo’s bright and crisp profile.
The Green One Recipe

The Green One

Inspired by the signature cocktail at the Asian Post Office restaurant in Stockholm, today’s concoction will be one of the more interesting recipes you’ve tried in a while. Affectionately referred to as “the green one”...
Breakfast Mai Tai Recipe

Breakfast Mai Tai

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

Rum Firewalker

This high octane drink is one of the many great recipies in Shannon Mustipher’s book, Tiki: Tropical Modern Cocktails and was created by Jason Alexander of Devil’s Reef in Tacoma, Washington.If you’re a fan of...
Halekulani Recipe

Halekulani Cocktail

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...
At The Center Of It All Recipe

At The Center Of It All

We were inspired by a cocktail from the minds at Smuggler's Cove, which in turn was inspired by a 2009 discovery that the center of our galaxy contains a chemical compound that smells like rum and...
French Redhead Recipe

French Redhead

Everyone has been talking about Taylor Swift’s favorite cocktail, the French Blonde. It’s a solid cocktail and approachable for even the most casual gin drinker. Me being me, I decided to give this popular drink...
Colmado Cooler Recipe

Colmado Cooler

Imagine yourself on a secluded beach – the wind in your hair, the warm sand beneath your feet, and the constant rhythm of the waves breaking on shore. The only thing missing is a cold,...
Bellini Recipe

Bellini

Peach shines in this light and fruity cocktail! With its low alcohol content, it's guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering!
Tortuga Recipe

Tortuga

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...
Dead Man's Handle Recipe

Dead Man's Handle

Created by Tiffany Kirk for Miss Carousel cocktail bar in Houston, the Dead Man’s Handle features blanco tequila and bittersweet Aperol, with delicate undertones of almond syrup. This icy sipper is finished with a generous...
I'm Just Here For The Commercials Punch Recipe

I'm Just Here For The Commercials Punch

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...
Blackberry Sage Smash Martini

Blackberry Sage Smash Martini

Elevate your cocktail experience with a tantalizing fusion of flavors in a Blackberry Sage Smash Martini. Crafted to perfection, this sophisticated libation marries the sweetness of ripe blackberries with the earthy undertones of fresh sage,...
El Presidente Recipe

El Presidente

A Cuban cocktail first introduced in the mid 1910s, El Presidente achieved widespread popularity both in its home country and in the far reaches of the world with its combination of rum, vermouth and dashes...
Pink Lady Recipe

Pink Lady

Like many Prohibition-era cocktails, the Pink Lady has an ambiguous history where its invention was likely a solution to the cheap gin that marked the age; the addition of other ingredients such as lemon juice...
Ginger Cocktail Recipe

Ginger Cocktail

A simple name for a simply delicious little gin sour.
Hurricane Kick Recipe

Hurricane Kick

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...
Bobsled Recipe

Bobsled

If you’re looking for something a little different to mix up your cocktail routine, look no further than the Bobsled. Featuring the funky flavors of Jamaican rum, sweet pineapple juice, and the herbaceous yet bitter...
Jacked A.F. Recipe

Jacked A.F.

The Jacked Apple Fashioned, that is, an applejack-based Old Fashioned — get it? Is this thing on??
Paris is Burning Recipe

Paris is Burning

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...
Pan-Dana Tonic Recipe

Pan-Dana Tonic

This cocktail is a refreshing tropical twist on the classic G&T featuring Shaker & Spoon's banana-pandan syrup.   Wondering what pandan tastes like? Pandan leaves have a naturally sweet taste and soft aroma. Its flavor is...
Peachtree Punch Recipe

Peachtree Punch (2.0)

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...
1934 Cosmo Recipe

1934 Cosmo

A simple sour can be so different with the right base spirit. The 1934 Cosmo hits its stride with a complex and floral gin. Grab a bottle whose botanicals include multiple berries and flowers. We'd...
El Burro Cocktail

El Burro

Saddle up for a taste of adventure with the El Burro cocktail! While some debate the history of the cocktail, this tequila-based version of the Moscow Mule translates from Spanish as “The Donkey”.   The...
The Tiki Curse Recipe

The Tiki Curse: A Very Brady Cocktail

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...
Vaquero Recipe

Vaquero

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...
Tutu Rum Punch Recipe

Tutu Rum Punch

"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...
French 75 Punch Recipe

French 75 Punch

A large format version of the classic champagne cocktail. A light, delicious drink for a party, we especially love serving this at holiday gatherings. This recipe makes 12 servings.
Sabot Recipe

Sabot

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...
King Daiquiri Recipe

King Daiquiri

So named for pineapple's crown (leaves), and the fact that this is a big, bold daiquiri. The cooling mint notes in fernet help this flavor profile work well into autumn.
Singapore Sling Recipe

Singapore Sling

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...
Heering of Grievances Cocktail

Heering Of Grievances

“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,...
Autumn and Everything After Recipe

Autumn and Everything After

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...
Holiday Daiquiri Recipe

Holiday Daiquiri

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...
Elves of the Caribbean Recipe

Elves of the Caribbean

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...
Highland Hot Chocolate Recipe

Highland Hot Chocolate

A grown up hot chocolate with smoky scotch whiskey.
Fog Cutter Recipe

Fog Cutter (Smuggler's Cove)

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...
Gunshop Fizz Recipe

Gunshop Fizz

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...
Sarah Morrissey's Egg Nog

Sarah Morrissey's Egg Nog

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...
Cider House Rules Recipe

Cider House Rules

Created by New York-based Brian Van Flandern of Creative Cocktail Consultants Corp and named after the double Academy Award winning 1999 film and 1985 novel by John Irving of the same name, the Cider House...
Scofflaw Recipe

Scofflaw

Happy Repeal Day! On December 5th, 1933, Franklin Roosevelt repealed the 18th ammendment that prohibited the production and consumption of alcohol in the United States for thirteen long years. Prohibision was intended to curb the...
Alpine Flip Recipe

Alpine Flip

The perfect cocktail for a cold winter night. Nicely balanced and sure to please at your next holiday party! Adapted from Haus Alpenz to perfectly fit our Fiery Ginger Syrup.
Eggnog Recipe

Egg Nog

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,...
Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Lemon Meringue Pie

Embark on a journey of sweet nostalgia with our Lemon Meringue Pie cocktail, a tantalizing treat that captures the essence of a classic dessert in every sip.Indulge in the velvety smoothness of Lina's Crema di...
Passion Tea Cocktail Recipe

Passion Tea Cocktail

While I love coffee, I have a real passion for tea. There are so many variations that almost anyone can find a flavor profile that fits their palate. Earl Grey tea is one of my...
Last Word Recipe

Last Word

The Last Word was created in the early 1920s at the Detroit Athletic Club. The cocktail was only popular for a few decades and was later published by Ted Saucier in his 1951 book, Bottom's...
Biscoff en Sorrento Recipe

Biscoff en Sorrento

Immerse your senses in the tantalizing flavors of Lina's Crema di Limoncello, a burst of citrusy sunshine that sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. The addition of spiced rum brings a warm, exotic twist,...
Flannel Shirt Recipe

Flannel Shirt

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...
Noah's Muse Recipe

Noah's Muse

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...
Royal Blue Negroni Recipe

Royal Blue Negroni

My favorite nightgown as a child was this silky blue number with white lace across the bodice. I wore it to bed almost every night, except when it was in the wash. One night after...
Scorpion Reef Recipe

Scorpion Reef

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...
Barbados Daiquiri Recipe

Barbados Daiquiri

Who said you have to spend a fortune on travel when all you need to take your tastebuds to the tropics are three simple ingredients? Introducing the Barbados Daiquiri: crafted with a blend of flavors...
Fall Back Recipe

Fall Back

The Fall Back was created by noted NYC mixologist Sasha Petraske in 2017.A Manhattan variation that’s perfect for the Fall: Spice, apple, bitter sweet.
Chai Tai Recipe

Chai Tai

The quintessential tiki cocktail, the Mai Tai, gets an autumnal makeover with the perfectly complementary addition of chai spice.
Cardamom Apple Cider Margarita Recipe

Cardamom Apple Cider Margarita

Get ready to embark on a flavor adventure that’ll whisk you away to the coziest corners of autumn. This tantalizing concoction is here to elevate your taste buds and your spirits.The Cardamom Apple Cider Margarita...
Shrunken Skull Recipe

Shrunken Skull

Found in pages of Beachbum Berry's Grog Log, This classic and easy tiki cocktail dates back to the 1950's.This is a fun one to play around with. Swap out the rums for a different drink...
Cable Car Recipe

Cable Car

The Cable Car is a simple variation on a classic Sidecar. Spiced rum is used in place of cognac and the drink is finished with a cinnamon sugar rim for some warming spice.
Vieux Carré Recipe

Vieux Carré

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...
All Fall Down Recipe

All Fall Down

The fall-flavored cocktail that's guaranteed to please!
Jameson and Ginger Recipe

Jameson & Ginger

Is there anything simpler than a two-ingredient cocktail? This timeless classic combines the rich flavors of Jameson with the refreshing kick of ginger beer for a familiar taste you can easily enjoy at home or...
Caramel Apple Martini Recipe

Caramel Apple Martini

Looking to treat your taste buds to a delightful autumn-inspired cocktail? Look no further than the Caramel Apple Martini! This tantalizing libation combines the crisp and refreshing flavors of fall with a touch of creamy...
Lemon Lavender Margarita Recipe

Lemon Lavender Margarita

I may have told this story before, so forgive me if I am repeating myself. I was never much of an ice cream fan. Unlike most kids my age, I didn’t freak out when I...
The Poison Apple Recipe

The Poison Apple

Dare to sip on a spellbinding elixir that's as mesmerizing as it is delicious! Behold, The Poison Apple - a concoction that's bound to enchant your taste buds and ignite your senses.The Poison Apple is...
Love & Murder Recipe

Love & Murder

Two polarizing liqueurs come together resulting in a herbaceous, bittersweet concoction. Served at Porchlight in NYC and created by Nick Bennett. Whilst it does have a decent amount of sugar in the drink the strong...
Southside Recipe

Southside

While rumors abound about its origin, drink historian David Wondrich traces the Southside’s beginnings to an evolution of the Mint Julep made at Snedecor’s Tavern on Long Island (A tavern which in turn had its...
The Birds & The Bees Recipe

The Birds & The Bees

Here’s a flora and bright cocktail created by Holly Tripp at the Figaro Café in NYC.  It features a delicious chamomile infused tequila complimented with honey, vanilla and citrus.This is super good. Even better if...
The Eel Charmer Recipe

The Eel Charmer

Introducing The Eel Charmer, a tantalizing elixir that's destined to captivate your taste buds and lull your senses into a state of blissful enchantment.With this cocktail in hand, you'll find yourself captivated by its spellbinding...
Bourbon Apple Cider Highball

Bourbon Apple Cider Highball

This is the perfect highball for the cooler Fall and Winter months. With its warm, comforting flavors, this cocktail will become a fast favorite!
Wisconsin Old Fashioned Recipe

Wisconsin Old Fashioned

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...
Cranberry Apple Cider Margarita

Cranberry Apple Cider Margarita

A tantalizing fusion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a cozy autumn orchard, where the vibrant hues of fall leaves meet the crisp, refreshing essence of a margarita. This delightful concoction is...
The Modern Madras Recipe

The Modern Madras

My mother loved a cocktail with orange juice. The Fuzzy Navel and Screwdriver were her popular orders, but her favorite was The Madras. A combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka, and a lime wedge...
Kentucky Maid Recipe

Kentucky Maid

The Kentucky Maid was created in 2005 by industry heavyweight Sam Ross. It's a subtle riff on another cocktail of his from 2004, the London Maid (aka Old Maid), where he substitutes bourbon in place...
But First, Coffee Recipe

But First, Coffee

Happy National Coffee Day! This weekend’s recipe is sure to awaken your senses with aromas both familiar and new. It’s a cocktail that’s about to redefine your idea of liquid indulgence.  This cocktail will take...
Café Colada Recipe

Café Colada

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,...
Blood Orange Raspberry Sour

Blood Orange Raspberry Sour

Rich fruit flavors effortlessly complement tequila in this refreshing cocktail.
Mayan Michelada Recipe

Mayan Michelada

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...
Cardboard Plane

Cardboard Plane

The Cardboard Plane was created by Jason O'Bryan at The Lion's Share in San Diego, CA. It's one of his favorite originals and it shares a few similarities to Sam Ross' Paper Plane, although this...
Batched Negroni Recipe

Batched Negroni

With Negroni Week just around the corner (Sept 18-24), you can get ahead of the game by pre-batching this classic cocktail. All it takes is a little bit of advance planning and you can have...
Apple Kickin Recipe

Apple Kickin

A bold, lightly bitter Old Fashioned variant whose flavor profile is an intriguing blend of fresh apple alongside spiced sugarcane.
Bourbon Flip Recipe

Bourbon Flip

It has been a year since I last saw my dad alive. We spent a week together in Arizona just talking about everything and nothing at all. He was tired, thin, uncomfortable but he never...
Kingston Americano Recipe

Kingston Americano

This week we are featuring a riff on the classic "Americano" cocktail. Fun Fact: the Americano was originally known as the "Milano-Torino" when it was created in the 1860s due to its two main ingredients'...
Cloister

Cloister

The Cloister originated in 1971 where it was first featured in the Playboy Bartender’s Guide. Gin is combined with Yellow Chartreuse, a honeyed herbal liqueur, and a flavourful combination of citrus. Jim Meehan adapted the...
Telenovela

Telenovela

While staying with my host family in Mexico, I was introduced to the salacious and spicy phenomenon known as Telenovela. I could only understand drips and drabs due to the rapid speech of the actors,...
Chartreuse Swizzle Recipe

Chartreuse Swizzle

Looking for a way to elevate your mixology game with a refreshing cocktail sure to help keep you cool? The Chartreuse Swizzle is a modern classic featuring the unique herbal flavor of Green Chartreuse in...
Pegleg Punch Recipe

Pegleg Punch

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...
Scorpion Recipe

Scorpion

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...
Whiskey Sour Riff Recipe

Whiskey Sour

Coming soon.
Paper Plane Recipe

Paper Plane

I don’t have a favorite cocktail. That being said, I do have “go-to” cocktails that just make me happy. The Paper Plane always makes me smile and is so easy to make. Most basic bars...
Summer Moon Recipe

Summer Moon

Aquavit has a strong botanical character - not unlike gin. This Summer Moon cocktail was devised to pair with a soft caraway-forward aquavit, which works wonderfully alongside floral liqueurs.
Garden Butterfly Tea Party Recipe

Garden Butterfly Tea Party

Robin Seton Karides writes, "I used to love having tea parties with my teddy bear and dolls in our back yard. My mom got me a little porcelain tea set that came in a tiny...
Sicario de mi Dolor Recipe

Sicario de mi Dolor

We're thrilled to introduce you to your new favorite cocktail - the Sicario de mi Dolor a cocktail that soothes the soul and kills the pain, one tantalizing sip at a time! This Painkiller Riff...
Colorado Bulldog Recipe

Colorado Bulldog

Fans of decadent cocktails, like a White Russian, will love this flavorful drink.
Bloody Mary Recipe

Bloody Mary

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...
Board Shorts Recipe

Board Shorts

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.
Pimm's Cup Recipe

Pimm's Cup

The Pimm's Cup embodies British summertime in a hybrid cocktail glass; it's refreshing, a little fruity, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for your upcoming weekend BBQs or beach lounging!
Hill Country Highball Recipe

Hill Country Highball

This crisp, floral vodka highball is an absolute crowd-pleaser. Elderflower, mint, and Lemon Lavender Cordial combine for an irresistibly bright and aromatic profile.
Mr. Bali Hai Recipe

Mr. Bali Hai

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...
Lost Lake Recipe

Lost Lake

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...
Starboard Light Recipe

Starboard Light

Created for the opening of a new Trader Vic's restaurant in the Havana Hilton just months before the Cuban Revolution. The recipe was finally revealed in Vic's 1968 edition Bartenders Guide.The restaurant was renamed Polinesio...
Blue Hawaii Recipe

Blue Hawaii

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...
Banana Rye Tai Recipe

Banana Rye Tai

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The Water's Fine Recipe

The Water's Fine

A perfect summer drink. Watermelon and vodka get a boost of herbal Benedictine for a light and refreshing cocktail.
Kingston Sour Recipe

Kingston Sour

This delicious cooler raises the bar on traditional tropical flavors.
Blood & Honey Recipe

Blood & Honey

Pink drink! An enjoyable, bright cocktail with fruity and floral notes.
Humuhumunukunukuapua`a Recipe

Humuhumunukunukuapua`a

Created by Marcovaldo Dionysos for Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco, CA, this cocktail was named after the state fish of Hawaii. The Humu is a beautiful reef triggerfish and could be pretty vicious if you...
Death Flip Recipe

Death Flip

The Death Flip was created in 2010 by bartender Chris Hysted for the bar Black Pearl in Melbourne Australia. When the cocktail first appeared on the menu, no ingredients were listed and if you asked...
Grapefruit Negroni Americano Recipe

Grapefruit Negroni Americano

The Negroni is a classic way to open the meal as it's bittersweet flavor helps to cleanse your palate.Here's a fun version created by Elevated Craft Crew member, Kristina J, with grapefruit and cocchi instead...
Cadillac Margarita Recipe

Cadillac Margarita

Today, we're raising our glasses to celebrate National Grand Marnier Day with a classic cocktail that embodies sophistication and adventure in every sip - the Cadillac Margarita.   Prepare to embark on a flavor journey...
Smoke & Mirrors Recipe

Smoke & Mirrors

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

Ramos Gin Fizz

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...
Pineapple Bubble Bath Recipe

Pineapple Bubble Bath

Posted by Elevated Craft Crew member Becky Lynch. Recipe originally created by Natalie Migliarini and featured in Beautiful Booze: Stylish Cocktails to Make at Home by Natalie Migliarini and James Stevenson
Café Mocha Recipe

Café Mocha

 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...
Pineapple Margarita Recipe

Pineapple Margarita

Stripped down but absolutely delightful. This pineapple margarita recipe is frothy, well balanced and refreshing. We love it with a reposado tequila!
Zombie Recipe

Zombie

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...
Sea Legs Recipe

Sea Legs

The Sea Legs cocktail encapsulates "a nautical feel without the kitsch", says its creator Alejandro Olivares. Big smoke flavor from the scotch and mezcal is lightened up with fresh lime and almond orgeat... and don't...
Missionary's Downfall Recipe

Missionary's Downfall

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...
Fog Cutter Recipe

Fog Cutter

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...
Blood Is Thicker Than Water Recipe

Blood Is Thicker Than Water

Fruity and herbal, your gin and juice just got an upgrade.
Iron Ranger Recipe

Iron Ranger

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...
Lavender Peach Smash Recipe

Lavender Peach Smash

Imagine a sun-kissed orchard where juicy peaches ripen under the gentle caress of warm summer breezes. Picture delicate lavender sprigs swaying in harmony, their intoxicating fragrance mingling with the air. Within this idyllic setting, we...
The King Recipe

The King

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...
Hibiscus Mojito Recipe

Hibiscus Mojito

Indulge in the spirit of summer with an electrifying twist on the timeless mojito! Our vibrant interpretation of this beloved cocktail guarantees to infuse every social gathering with vivid colors. Renowned for its effortless elegance,...
Daiquiri Recipe

Daiquiri

The ultimate sour. Light rum, fresh lime juice and Classic Gum Syrup.
Mint Julep Recipe

Mint Julep

Beat the heat with this Southern classic.
Old Fashioned Recipe

Old Fashioned

The archetype. The standby. The Old Fashioned.
Paloma Recipe

Paloma

There's good reason why this refreshing grapefruit and tequila cocktail is one of Mexico's most popular!
Rum Flip Recipe

Rum Flip

A rum flip is super easy and big on flavor. Demerara sugarcane + an egg is unctuous, hearty and absolutely delicious. Don't skip the grated nutmeg!
Amaretto Sour Recipe

Amaretto Sour

Take this beloved sour and bring it up a notch with bourbon whiskey and gum syrup.
Army And Navy Recipe

Army & Navy

A bright, citrusy gin sour that's balanced by warm undertones of roasted almonds and spicy bitters.
Hemmingway Daiquiri Recipe

Hemmingway Daiquiri

A great author inspires an even better cocktail. Our recipe for the daiquiri variation by the famous Cuban bar, El Floridita.
Hot Toddy Recipe

Hot Toddy

Doctor's orders for a frosty night.
Hurricane Recipe

Hurricane

Storm's brewin'! Passionfruit syrup and rum are the dynamic duo in this New Orleans classic.
Last Rites Recipe

Last Rites

Welcome to the first stop on your Sippin' Safari! This tiki classic is full of passionfruit, rum, fresh lime and spice.
Painkiller Recipe

Painkiller

One of those island drinks that gets better when you spring for a more aggressively flavored rum. Tastes like brunch at a resort to us!
Piña Colada Recipe

Piña Colada

The quintessential tropical cocktail. Toasted Coconut Syrup elevates the Piña Colada into more flavorful and interesting refreshment.
Pisco Sour Recipe

Pisco Sour

The canonical pisco cocktail! In Peru they know the secret is gum syrup - the recipe below is perfectly balanced and delicious.
Sazerac Recipe

Sazerac

A New Orleans original, the Sazerac is a spirit forward cocktail that best highlights the superior effects of gum syrup.
Sidecar Recipe

Sidecar

An exemplary Daisy cocktail