Drink Lab › Cocktails › Tequila › Blue Margarita📌 PinBlue MargaritaTequila, blue curacao, lime, salt rim. A regular margarita that took a swim in a pool. Electric blue, retro 1990s, exactly the same balance as a classic margarita. Photographs incredibly well. Blue Margarita Tequila, blue curacao, fresh lime juice, triple sec, salt rim. Same body as a regular margarita, dressed in electric blue. The retro 1990s pool-bar order that became a permanent menu fixture. 1 wedge lime (for rimming)2 tsp flaky sea salt (on a plate, for the rim)60 ml blanco tequila (100% agave)30 ml blue curacao (Bols or Senior

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Tequila › Watermelon Margarita📌 PinWatermelon MargaritaTequila, fresh watermelon juice, lime, triple sec, salt rim. Pink, refreshing, the summer cookout cocktail. Tastes exactly like fresh watermelon and tequila got along really well. Easy to drink fast. Watermelon Margarita Tequila, fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, triple sec. The summer cookout margarita. Tastes exactly like fresh watermelon got friendly with tequila. Bright pink, salt-rimmed, gone in three sips. 1 wedge lime (for rimming)2 tsp flaky sea salt (on a plate, for the rim)60 ml blanco tequila (100% agave)90 ml fresh watermelon juice (about 1.5 cups blended cubes, strained)22

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Tequila › Peach Margarita📌 PinPeach MargaritaTequila, fresh peach, lime, triple sec, salt rim. Standard Margarita with stone fruit on top. Sweet and sharp at the same time. The drink that turns up at every summer barbecue and earns its place. Peach Margarita Tequila, fresh peach puree (or schnapps), lime juice, triple sec, served on the rocks or frozen with a salt rim. Margarita season meets stone fruit season. Sweet, sharp, summer in a glass. 1 wedge lime (for rimming)2 tsp flaky sea salt (on a plate, for the rim)60 ml blanco tequila (100% agave)30 ml

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Champagne › Jacuzzi Cocktail📌 PinJacuzzi CocktailGin, peach schnapps, fresh OJ, topped with Prosecco. A Bellini went on a stag weekend with a Mimosa and got rowdy. Pastel pink, fizzy, brunch in a flute. Drinks like sunshine. Jacuzzi Cocktail Gin, peach schnapps, fresh OJ, topped with sparkling wine. A Bellini's rowdier cousin. Brunch in a flute, looks pastel, drinks dangerously fast. The "jacuzzi" is the bubbles. 15 ml gin (London Dry)15 ml peach schnapps (Archers or De Kuyper)30 ml fresh orange juice90 ml sparkling wine (Prosecco or Cava, dry)1 slice peach (optional, garnish) Add gin, peach

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Gin › Fluffy Duck📌 PinFluffy DuckGin, advocaat, OJ, cream, topped with lemonade. The Aussie pub favourite that drinks like a creamy boozy orange-and-vanilla dessert. Looks pastel-yellow and soft. Tastes like trouble. Fluffy Duck Gin, advocaat, OJ, cream, topped with soda. The Aussie pub-pour version of a cocktail your nan probably ordered. Creamy, fluffy, sweet, tastes like a creamy citrus dessert. Goes down very fast. 30 ml gin (London Dry)30 ml advocaat (egg yolk and brandy liqueur)30 ml fresh orange juice30 ml cream (pure or thickened)90 ml lemonade or soda water (to top)1 wheel orange (garnish)1

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Shots › Three Wise Men📌 PinThree Wise MenEqual parts Jameson, Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam in a shot glass. Three whiskey men, three styles, one shot. A pub joke that became a regular order. Loud, fast, memorable for the wrong reasons the next morning. Three Wise Men Equal parts Jameson, Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam in a shot glass. Three different whiskey "Jims". The pub joke that became a thing. Strong, fast, the kind of order that comes with a story afterwards. 15 ml Jameson Irish whiskey15 ml Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey15 ml Jim Beam

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Vodka › Godmother Cocktail📌 PinGodmother CocktailVodka and amaretto over a big ice cube. The Godfather's vodka cousin. Two ingredients, 30 seconds, smooth almond sweetness. The kind of nightcap that ends conversations and starts naps. Where it came fromThe Godmother appeared in the 1970s as the vodka version of the Godfather (Scotch and amaretto). The Godfather was already on bar menus by the late 1960s, riding the wave of the Mario Puzo novel and the 1972 film. The Godmother followed when bartenders realised vodka would let the amaretto's almond character shine without the smoke.It became a

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Gin › Gin Southside📌 PinGin SouthsideGin, lime, sugar and fresh mint, shaken hard and double-strained into a coupe. Reads like a Mojito and a Gimlet had a clever child. Bartender favourite. Looks clean, drinks dangerously fast. Gin Southside Gin, fresh lime, sugar, mint, shaken hard and double-strained. The bartender favourite that drinks like a Gimlet that took a holiday at a country club. Clean, bright, dangerously easy. 60 ml gin (London Dry)22 ml fresh lime juice22 ml simple syrup (1:1)8-10 leaves fresh mint (plus 1 leaf for garnish) Add the mint leaves, lime juice and

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Gin › Gin Southside📌 PinGin SouthsideGin, lime, sugar and fresh mint, shaken hard and double-strained into a coupe. Reads like a Mojito and a Gimlet had a clever child. Bartender favourite. Looks clean, drinks dangerously fast. Where it came fromThe Southside is one of those cocktails with too many parents. New York 21 Club says it was theirs. Chicago lore claims it was named for a South Side mob crew who smoothed harsh Prohibition gin with sugar and mint. The Southside Sportsmen's Club on Long Island has its own claim. Probably all three are partly

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Sherry › Sherry Cobbler📌 PinSherry CobblerSherry, sugar, fresh fruit and crushed ice. The 1880s American invention that introduced the drinking straw to the world. Low ABV, refreshing, fruit-forward and one of the most beautiful drinks on any bar. Sherry Cobbler Sherry, sugar, fresh fruit and crushed ice. The 1880s American original that introduced the world to the drinking straw. Low-ABV, refreshing, fruit-forward. 90 ml amontillado sherry (or oloroso)15 ml simple syrup (1:1)2 wheels orange (plus extra for garnish)1 cup crushed ice (plus more for topping)1 mix seasonal fruit (berries, citrus, mint, for garnish) Add two

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Sherry › Sherry Cobbler📌 PinSherry CobblerSherry, sugar, fresh fruit and crushed ice. The 1880s American invention that introduced the drinking straw to the world. Low ABV, refreshing, fruit-forward and one of the most beautiful drinks on any bar. Sherry Cobbler Sherry, sugar, fresh fruit and crushed ice. The 1880s American original that introduced the world to the drinking straw. Low-ABV, refreshing, fruit-forward. 90 ml amontillado sherry (or oloroso)15 ml simple syrup (1:1)2 wheels orange (plus extra for garnish)1 cup crushed ice (plus more for topping)1 mix seasonal fruit (berries, citrus, mint, for garnish) Add two

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Gin › Gin Rickey📌 PinGin RickeyGin, fresh lime juice and soda water. No sugar. Three ingredients, austere and dry. The Tom Collins for people who want their gin to taste like gin. Prohibition-era classic that still drinks like a fresh haircut on a hot day. Gin Rickey Gin, fresh lime juice and soda water. No sugar. Three ingredients, austere and dry, the cocktail equivalent of a sharp linen suit. Prohibition-era classic. 60 ml gin (London dry)15 ml fresh lime juice120 ml soda water (cold)1 wedge lime (spent shell, dropped in) Squeeze the juice of half

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Tiki › Bahama Mama📌 PinBahama MamaLight rum, coconut rum, dark rum on top, orange juice, pineapple juice and grenadine. A Caribbean sunset in a glass. Sweet, fruity, layered, secretly strong. The pina colada's rowdier cousin. Bahama Mama Light rum, dark rum, coconut rum, orange juice, pineapple juice and grenadine. A Caribbean tiki sunset in a glass. Sweet, fruity, layered, dangerous. 30 ml light rum30 ml coconut rum (Malibu or Koko Kanu)15 ml dark rum (for the float on top)60 ml pineapple juice (fresh if possible)60 ml orange juice (fresh)15 ml grenadine (real, not corn-syrup grenadine)1

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Tiki › Blue Hawaiian📌 PinBlue HawaiianWhite rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice and cream of coconut. Like a Pina Colada that fell into the ocean. Bright electric blue and unapologetically tropical. Built for a hurricane glass and a paper umbrella. Blue Hawaiian White rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice and coconut cream. Like a Pina Colada that fell into the ocean. The drink that launched a thousand holiday postcards. 45 ml white rum30 ml blue curacao (Bols or Marie Brizard)90 ml pineapple juice (fresh if possible)30 ml cream of coconut (Coco Lopez)1 wedge pineapple (garnish)1 piece maraschino

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Vodka › Harvey Wallbanger📌 PinHarvey WallbangerA Screwdriver with a Galliano float on top. Vodka, orange juice and the herbal-vanilla Italian liqueur Galliano. The drink that defined disco-era cocktail culture and got Galliano on every back bar in the world. Harvey Wallbanger A Screwdriver with a Galliano float on top. Vodka, orange juice and the Italian herbal-vanilla liqueur Galliano. The disco-era poster child. Three ingredients, surprisingly elegant. 45 ml vodka120 ml orange juice (fresh if possible)15 ml Galliano L'Autentico (the yellow herbal liqueur)1 slice orange (garnish)1 piece maraschino cherry (optional, garnish) Fill a highball glass with

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Vodka › Harvey Wallbanger📌 PinHarvey WallbangerA Screwdriver with a Galliano float on top. Vodka, orange juice and the herbal-vanilla Italian liqueur Galliano. The drink that defined disco-era cocktail culture and got Galliano on every back bar in the world. Where it came fromThe Harvey Wallbanger was created in the 1950s, but exploded into pop culture in the 1970s when McKesson (the US distributor of Galliano) launched a marketing campaign featuring a cartoon surfer named Harvey. The story said Harvey was a Manhattan Beach surfer who lost a competition, drowned his sorrows in too many of

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Gin › Ramos Gin Fizz📌 PinRamos Gin FizzGin, citrus, sugar, cream, egg white, orange flower water and soda. Shaken for 12 minutes until the foam stands two inches above the glass. Henry C. Ramos's 1888 New Orleans masterpiece. The longest cocktail order on any menu. Ramos Gin Fizz Gin, lemon, lime, sugar, cream, egg white, orange flower water and soda. Shaken for 12 minutes (yes, really) until the foam is so dense it stands tall above the glass. The pride of New Orleans. 45 ml London dry gin15 ml fresh lemon juice15 ml fresh lime

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Mezcal › Naked and Famous📌 PinNaked and FamousEqual parts mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse and lime. A modern classic from Death and Co in New York. Smoky, bitter, herbal, sour. The Last Word's smoky cousin and one of the great equal-parts cocktails. Naked and Famous Equal parts mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse and lime juice. A modern classic from Death and Co. Smoky, bitter, herbal, sour. The Last Word's smoky cousin. 22.5 ml mezcal (joven, like Del Maguey Vida)22.5 ml Aperol22.5 ml Yellow Chartreuse22.5 ml fresh lime juice Combine all four ingredients in a shaker filled with

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Rum › Hemingway Daiquiri📌 PinHemingway DaiquiriErnest Hemingway's personal Daiquiri spec: white rum, fresh lime, fresh grapefruit, a touch of maraschino, no sugar. Drier, sharper and more aromatic than the original. Born at El Floridita in Havana, ordered double. Hemingway Daiquiri Ernest Hemingway's preferred Daiquiri: white rum, fresh lime, fresh grapefruit, a touch of maraschino liqueur, no sugar. Drier and sharper than the original. Born at El Floridita in Havana. 60 ml white rum (Cuban-style if possible)15 ml fresh lime juice30 ml fresh grapefruit juice (pink or ruby)7.5 ml maraschino liqueur (Luxardo)1 wheel lime (optional, garnish)

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Rum › Hemingway Daiquiri📌 PinHemingway DaiquiriErnest Hemingway's personal Daiquiri spec: white rum, fresh lime, fresh grapefruit, a touch of maraschino, no sugar. Drier, sharper and more aromatic than the original. Born at El Floridita in Havana, ordered double. Where it came fromConstantino Ribalaigua Vert, head bartender at El Floridita in Havana, created the Hemingway Daiquiri (also called the Papa Doble) in the 1930s for Ernest Hemingway, who was a regular. Hemingway was diabetic and preferred his Daiquiri without sugar, with double the rum.The original spec called for two shots of rum, a small grapefruit juice,

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Brandy › Brandy Old Fashioned📌 PinBrandy Old FashionedWisconsin's answer to the Old Fashioned. Brandy instead of bourbon, muddled orange and cherry instead of just a peel, topped with soda or 7Up. Sweet, sour or press. The supper club starter. Brandy Old Fashioned The Wisconsin take on the Old Fashioned: brandy instead of bourbon, muddled orange and cherry, sugar and bitters, topped with soda or 7Up. The unofficial state cocktail. 1 cube sugar (or 1 tsp sugar)3 dashes Angostura bitters1 slice orange (plus extra for garnish)1 piece maraschino cherry (plus extra for garnish)60 ml Korbel brandy

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Brandy › Brandy Old Fashioned📌 PinBrandy Old FashionedWisconsin's answer to the Old Fashioned. Brandy instead of bourbon, muddled orange and cherry instead of just a peel, topped with soda or 7Up. Sweet, sour or press. The supper club starter. Where it came fromAt the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, the Pabst brewing family from Milwaukee handed out free brandy at the German Pavilion. Wisconsin Germans took to brandy hard and never let go. By the post-war era the Brandy Old Fashioned had replaced the bourbon version as the standard supper-club opener across the state.Wisconsin still consumes

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Vodka › Madras📌 PinMadrasVodka, cranberry juice and orange juice over ice. Bright, easy, three ingredients. The Cape Codder with extra orange. A reliable highball when the bar is busy and you want something refreshing. Madras Vodka, cranberry juice and orange juice over ice. Bright, easy, three ingredients. The Cape Codder with extra orange. A reliable highball when the bar is busy. 45 ml vodka (good quality)90 ml cranberry juice (unsweetened cocktail style)45 ml orange juice (fresh if possible)1 wheel orange (garnish) Fill a highball glass with ice.Pour in the vodka.Add the cranberry juice, then top

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Vodka › Madras📌 PinMadrasVodka, cranberry juice and orange juice over ice. Bright, easy, three ingredients. The Cape Codder with extra orange. A reliable highball when the bar is busy and you want something refreshing. Where it came fromThe Madras showed up in American bars in the 1960s, named after the Indian city (now Chennai) famous for its bright orange-red madras plaid fabric. The colour of the drink matches the cloth. Whoever named it nailed the visual.It is essentially a Cape Codder (vodka and cranberry) with orange juice added. The orange softens the tartness of the

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Vodka › Salty Dog📌 PinSalty DogA Greyhound dressed up with a salted rim. Vodka, grapefruit juice, salt. The salt cuts the grapefruit's bitterness and bumps up the citrus brightness. Brunch in a glass. Salty Dog A Greyhound (vodka and grapefruit juice) with a salted rim. The salt cuts the grapefruit bitterness and turns a simple highball into something more interesting. Three ingredients, one minute. 1 wedge lime (for rimming the glass)2 tsp flaky sea salt (on a plate, for the rim)60 ml vodka (good quality)120 ml grapefruit juice (fresh, ruby or pink)1 slice grapefruit (optional,

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Vodka › Salty Dog📌 PinSalty DogA Greyhound dressed up with a salted rim. Vodka, grapefruit juice, salt. The salt cuts the grapefruit's bitterness and bumps up the citrus brightness. Brunch in a glass. Where it came fromThe Salty Dog emerged in the 1960s as a sit-down upgrade of the 1940s Greyhound. The name first appeared in the 1967 Old Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide. Tableside salt rims were a small indulgence at the time, more elegant than asking for the salt shaker at the lunch counter.The original Salty Dog was made with gin, like the original

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Whiskey › Mint Julep📌 PinMint JulepBourbon, mint, sugar, crushed ice. The official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Served in a frosted silver cup that'll numb your hand. Aromatic, refreshing, dangerously easy on a hot day. Mint Julep Bourbon, mint, sugar, crushed ice. The official drink of the Kentucky Derby. Served in a frosted silver cup so cold your hand goes numb. The mint is half the experience. 8-10 leaves fresh mint (plus a big sprig for garnish)15 ml simple syrup (or 1 tsp sugar)60 ml bourbon (good quality)1 cup crushed ice (plus more for topping)

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Vodka › Greyhound📌 PinGreyhoundVodka and grapefruit juice. Two ingredients, takes a minute, tastes like a citrus highball with a kick. Add salt around the rim and it becomes a Salty Dog. Brunch staple since the 1940s. Where it came fromThe Greyhound first showed up in Harper's Magazine Bartender's Guide in 1945. Original recipes called for gin, but vodka took over in the 1950s as vodka cocktails went mainstream. Named (probably) after Greyhound bus stations, where the drink was supposedly served at lunch counters.It became a brunch staple because grapefruit juice was a breakfast beverage and

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Rum › Dark and Stormy📌 PinDark and StormyGoslings Black Seal rum floated over spicy ginger beer with a squeeze of lime. Two ingredients, takes 30 seconds, looks like a thunderhead in a glass. The official drink of Bermuda. Dark and Stormy Goslings Black Seal rum floated over ginger beer with a squeeze of lime. The official drink of Bermuda. Two ingredients, dramatic visual, takes 30 seconds to build. 60 ml Goslings Black Seal rum120 ml ginger beer (spicy, real ginger)15 ml lime juice (fresh, optional)1 wedge lime (garnish) Fill a highball glass with ice.Pour in

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Rum › Painkiller📌 PinPainkillerPusser's rum, pineapple, orange and coconut cream, fresh nutmeg over the top. The unofficial drink of the British Virgin Islands. Like a Pina Colada but with orange juice and a tropical-spice finish. Built in the glass, no blender required. Where it came fromThe Painkiller was created in the 1970s by Daphne Henderson at the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke, a small Caribbean island in the British Virgin Islands. The bar got its name because boats anchor offshore and patrons swim in, paying with soggy dollar bills.Pusser's Rum bought the trademark

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Martinis › French Martini📌 PinFrench MartiniVodka, Chambord, fresh pineapple juice. Pink, frothy, three ingredients. The 1980s vodka classic that survived the entire 2000s craft cocktail backlash because the recipe is too good to kill. French Martini Vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, fresh pineapple juice. The 1980s pink-frothy classic that won't die. 45 ml Vodka15 ml Chambord raspberry liqueur45 ml Fresh pineapple juice1 Raspberry, for garnish (optional) Add vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice to a shaker with ice.Shake hard for 15 seconds — the pineapple juice creates the signature foam.Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.Garnish with a

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Whiskey › Yuzu Sour📌 PinYuzu SourA Whiskey Sour with yuzu instead of lemon. Bourbon or Japanese whisky, yuzu juice, simple syrup, egg white. Citrus-floral, more complex than a regular sour. The cocktail every craft bar is putting on the menu in 2025. Where it came fromThe Yuzu Sour comes from craft cocktail bars in Tokyo and was exported globally through the rise of Japanese whisky (and Japanese cocktail technique) in the 2010s. Yuzu , a Japanese citrus that tastes like grapefruit crossed with lime and mandarin , gives the sour a floral, more complex profile

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Martinis › Lychee Martini📌 PinLychee MartiniVodka, lychee liqueur, lychee syrup, lime. Floral and sweet with citrus brightness. The Asian-fusion martini that's trending hard in 2025-2026 because it's photogenic and accessible. Lychee Martini Vodka, lychee liqueur, lime, served in a chilled coupe with a lychee garnish. Floral, sweet, slightly tart. 45 ml Vodka30 ml Lychee liqueur (Soho or Kwai Feh)15 ml Lychee syrup (from canned lychees)15 ml Fresh lime juice1 Peeled lychee for garnish Add vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee syrup, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.Shake hard for 12-15 seconds.Double-strain into a chilled coupe

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Negroni › Negroni Sbagliato📌 PinNegroni SbagliatoA Negroni with prosecco where the gin should be. Lighter, fizzier, less bitter. The cocktail TikTok rediscovered in 2022 because Emma D'Arcy said the words on a press junket. Negroni Sbagliato Campari, sweet vermouth, prosecco. The "wrong Negroni" — gin replaced with prosecco. Lighter, fizzier, just as bitter. 30 ml Campari30 ml Sweet vermouth30 ml Prosecco1 Large ice cube1 Orange slice or peel Pour Campari and sweet vermouth into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.Stir gently for 5 seconds.Top with prosecco.Garnish with an orange slice or peel. The

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Spritz › Hugo Spritz📌 PinHugo SpritzProsecco, elderflower, mint, lime, soda. The Italian Alpine spritz the world has been catching up to since 2005. Lighter than Aperol, more floral, more drinkable in heat. Hugo Spritz Prosecco, elderflower syrup, mint, lime, soda. The Italian Alpine spritz. Lighter and more floral than an Aperol. 120 ml Prosecco30 ml Elderflower syrup or St Germain30 ml Soda water6 Fresh mint leaves1 Lime wedge1 sprig Mint sprig and lime wheel for garnish Slap the mint leaves between your hands to release oils.Drop the mint into a large wine glass with ice.Squeeze

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Espresso Martini › Salted Caramel Espresso Martini📌 PinSalted Caramel Espresso MartiniAn Espresso Martini with salted caramel syrup. Sweet, coffee, salt-finish. The dessert version of the bar's most-ordered cocktail. Drinkable as dessert, dangerously so. Salted Caramel Espresso Martini An Espresso Martini sweetened with salted caramel syrup or salted caramel vodka. Dessert-shot energy. 45 ml Vanilla vodka or salted caramel vodka22 ml Coffee liqueur30 ml Fresh espresso (chilled)15 ml Salted caramel syrup1 pinch Sea salt flakes (for garnish)3 Coffee beans (for garnish) Drizzle salted caramel sauce around the inside of a chilled coupe glass.Add vodka, coffee liqueur,

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Frozen › Frozen Espresso Martini📌 PinFrozen Espresso MartiniAn Espresso Martini blended with ice instead of shaken. Same flavour, summer texture. The drink that solved the "Espresso Martini in 35°C heat" problem. Frozen Espresso Martini The Espresso Martini blended with ice instead of shaken. Frozen, frothy, summer-friendly. 45 ml Vodka30 ml Coffee liqueur (Kahlua or Mr Black)30 ml Fresh espresso (chilled)15 ml Simple syrup180 ml Ice (about 1 cup)3 Coffee beans (for garnish) Brew a double espresso. Cool to room temp or refrigerate (hot espresso melts the ice too fast).Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, simple syrup,

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Tequila › Oaxacan Old Fashioned📌 PinOaxacan Old FashionedMezcal and tequila reposado, agave, bitters. The smoky cousin of the Old Fashioned. Invented at Death & Co in 2007 and now on every serious cocktail bar menu in the world. Oaxacan Old Fashioned A smoky Old Fashioned built on mezcal and tequila with agave and mole bitters. Phil Ward's Death & Co classic. 45 ml Mezcal15 ml Tequila reposado7 ml Agave nectar2 dashes Angostura bitters1 Large ice cube1 Orange peel Add mezcal, tequila, agave nectar, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.Stir for 20 seconds to

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Whiskey › Smoked Old Fashioned📌 PinSmoked Old FashionedAn Old Fashioned with smoke trapped in the glass. The drink your local cocktail bar charges $22 for. Bourbon, sugar, bitters, hickory smoke. Theatre and substance in one rocks glass. Smoked Old Fashioned A classic Old Fashioned smoked under a glass cloche or with a smoking gun. Bourbon, sugar, bitters, smoke. 60 ml Bourbon (Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey 101)1 Sugar cube (or 5ml simple syrup)2 dashes Angostura bitters1 Large ice cube1 Orange peel1 Hickory or applewood smoke chips (pinch) Build a regular Old Fashioned: muddle sugar with bitters

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Margaritas › Hibiscus Margarita📌 PinHibiscus MargaritaA Margarita with hibiscus syrup. Bright magenta, tart-floral, salt-rimmed. The Margarita variation that looks Instagram-perfect and tastes like a Margarita with a quiet floral lift. Hibiscus Margarita A classic Margarita made with hibiscus syrup or hibiscus-infused tequila. Floral, tart, magenta-pink. 60 ml Tequila blanco30 ml Fresh lime juice22 ml Hibiscus syrup15 ml Cointreau or triple sec1 Salt rim (optional)1 Dried hibiscus flower or lime wheel for garnish Salt the rim of a coupe glass: rub a lime wedge around the rim and dip in flaky salt.Add tequila, lime juice, hibiscus

Drink Lab › Cocktail Recipes › Coffee Cocktails › Carajillo📌 PinCarajilloThe Mexican answer to the Espresso Martini. Hot espresso poured over Licor 43 and ice. Two ingredients, thirty seconds, no shaker required. Sweet vanilla, dark coffee, served in a small glass after dinner. The fastest-growing coffee cocktail in America. Carajillo Spanish coffee cocktail. Espresso, Licor 43, ice. Sweet, sippable as dessert. 45 ml Licor 4330 ml hot fresh espresso (a single shot)Ice cubes (large preferred)Optional: a few coffee beans, to garnish Pour the Licor 43 into a small rocks glass over a couple of large ice cubes.Pull a fresh single

Drink Lab › Cocktail Recipes › Tequila Cocktails › Ranch Water📌 PinRanch WaterThe Texas highball that conquered America. Tequila, fresh lime, Topo Chico mineral water. Three ingredients, no shaker, served straight in the bottle. The drink that proved daytime drinking could be sophisticated. Ranch Water Tequila blanco, lime, Topo Chico. Three ingredients, no syrup. The Texan Margarita. 45 ml Blanco Tequila (100% agave)15 ml fresh lime juice (about half a lime)1 chilled bottle Topo Chico mineral water (or any sparkling mineral water, 350ml)Ice cubes1 lime wedge, to garnish Take a chilled bottle of Topo Chico from the fridge. Open it.Pour

Drink Lab › Cocktail Recipes › Gin Cocktails › Negroni📌 PinNegroniThe most perfectly balanced cocktail ever invented. Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth. Stirred, served over a single big ice cube, garnished with an orange peel. The drink serious bartenders learn to make first because the ratio is the entire skill. Negroni Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth. Bitter, herbal, perfect aperitivo. Stirred, served on a big rock with orange. 30 ml London Dry Gin30 ml Campari30 ml Sweet Vermouth (Carpano Antica or Cinzano Rosso)1 large ice cube1 orange peel, expressed and dropped in Add the gin, Campari, and sweet

Drink Lab › Cocktail Recipes › Rum Cocktails › Mojito📌 PinMojitoThe cocktail Cuba taught the world. White rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar, soda water. Five ingredients, two seconds of muddling, one drink that tastes like a Caribbean afternoon. Don't over-muddle the mint - bruise it, don't pulverise it. Mojito Cuban classic. White rum, lime, mint, sugar, soda. Bright, fresh, the easiest crowd-pleaser in the book. 8-10 fresh mint leaves15 ml simple syrup (or 1 tsp white sugar)25 ml fresh lime juice (about half a lime)50 ml white rumSoda water, to topCrushed ice1 mint sprig + 1 lime wheel, to garnish

Drink Lab › Cocktails › Whiskey › Old Fashioned📌 PinOld FashionedThe cocktail that built every cocktail bar that came after. Bourbon, sugar, bitters, an orange peel that pops the oils, one big ice cube. Four ingredients, no shortcuts. The drink your grandfather ordered, your father ordered, and you order without thinking. Old Fashioned The original cocktail. Bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters, orange peel, one big ice cube. Four ingredients done right. 60 ml Bourbon (Buffalo Trace, Wild Turkey 101, or your house pour)1 sugar cube (or 5ml simple syrup)2 dashes Angostura bitters1 large ice cube (or one big rock)1 orange peel,

Dark, sweet, unhinged. Black rum, blackberry liqueur, lime, ginger beer. Khaos demands it.

Spicy, savory, all teeth. Vodka, tomato, ghost-pepper hot sauce, horseradish. The teeth are toothpicks. The spice is real.

Tropical, golden, tournament-strength. Batch it for the squad. Last drinker standing wins.

Black, smoky, finishes you. Drink it. Then lie down.

Tropical, spicy, dragon-fruit forward, kombat-ready. Round one. Fight.

Electric yellow, citrus-charged, thunderclap finish. Loud, fast, slightly dangerous to your standing.

Layered Fireball, gold tequila, and a flaming sambuca floater. Get over here. Drink fast. Don't blame us for the eyebrows.

Ice-cold, electric blue, bone-numbing. Sub-Zero approved. A frozen blue margarita built for Mortal Kombat night.

Bourbon, sweet vermouth, a dash of bitters, a brandied cherry. Stirred for exactly sixty seconds. The drink for closing the deal.

Champagne-light, gin-sharp, fashion-house elegant. The drink Nigel pours himself after a long day of saving the magazine.

Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Bitter, architectural, and unapologetic. Florals? For the Negroni? Groundbreaking.

Because Andy is fetching the coffee anyway. A caffeinated, sweet, deadline-friendly espresso martini with three coffee beans for luck.

The cocktail every editor orders before fashion week: pink, citrus-bright, and paparazzi-ready.

Bone-dry, ice-cold, and devastatingly chic, this is the martini Miranda Priestly would order if she drank in front of you.

Which cocktails should you shake and which should you stir? The rule is simpler than you think. Citrus and cream go in the shaker. Spirits go in the mixing glass. Here's why, and the exceptions.

The Spicy Margarita is a classic Margarita with muddled fresh jalapeno and a chili salt rim. Bright, hot, and built for taco nights. Full recipe inside.

The Limoncello Spritz is Prosecco, ice-cold limoncello, and a splash of soda in a big wine glass. Summer in a glass. Three minutes, five ingredients. Recipe inside.

The Mezcal Old Fashioned is a classic Old Fashioned with smoky mezcal in place of bourbon. Three ingredients, three minutes, one big ice cube. Full recipe inside.

The Stranger Things Upside Down cocktail: vodka, raspberry liqueur, lemon, and soda shaken hard for that inverted two-tone look. Perfect for a rewatch night.

The Mother's Day Spritz is Prosecco with fresh pink grapefruit, elderflower liqueur, and a splash of soda. Softer than an Aperol Spritz. Recipe inside.

The Frozen Margarita is the classic Margarita blended with ice. Same tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime, just slushier. Full recipe, notes, and ratios inside.

The Filthy Martini is a Dirty Martini taken to its logical conclusion: a full ounce of olive brine, cold gin, and three olives minimum. Here's the build.

Mix up the mysterious Black Opal cocktail, dark, vibrant, and full of flavour. With vodka, gin, and rum, it's perfect for cocktail adventurers.

Celebrate an Australian Christmas with the Aussie Noel Blush! A refreshing cocktail featuring Shiraz, guava liqueur, and lemon myrtle syrup, topped with a festive glitter rim.

Meet the 80361 Cocktail, a tropical bourbon creation by Justin Parfitt at Kasianda. Jim Beam, guava, and tepache make this a must-try in paradise!

Sip the Bali Sunset Cocktail, a tropical mix of Bintang beer, vodka, orange juice, and grenadine. A refreshing twist perfect for sunny days!

The Negroni Sbagliato swaps gin for sparkling wine, creating a deliciously "bungled" Negroni that’s perfect for any occasion.

The Maxwell is a refreshing cocktail made with cucumber vodka, Cointreau, lemon juice, and Champagne. Perfect for celebrations or casual sips.

The Hello, Sun cocktail combines mezcal, aloe liqueur, cucumber, and mint for a refreshing and floral drink perfect for sunny days.

The Green Beast is an absinthe-forward cocktail with cucumber, lime juice, and chilled water for a refreshing and slightly wild drink.

The Kew Garden Cocktail blends rum, mint, cucumber, St-Germain, and club soda for a floral, refreshing, and crisp Mojito-inspired drink.

The Kentucky Maid combines bourbon, mint, cucumber, lime juice, and simple syrup for a refreshing, minty twist on a classic bourbon cocktail.

The Cucumber Cleanse blends vodka, cucumber juice, lemon, honey, and ginger syrup for a refreshing, spicy, and revitalizing drink with a kick of cayenne.

The Cucumber Gimlet blends gin, cucumber, lime juice, and simple syrup for a light, refreshing, and herbaceous twist on the classic Gimlet.

The El Pepino Cocktail combines tequila, cucumber, jalapeño, lime juice, and agave syrup for a refreshing, spicy twist on a classic Margarita.

The Cucumber & Rose Collins blends Hendrick’s gin, cucumber juice, and rose syrup for a fresh, floral, and aromatic twist on the classic Tom Collins.

The Heavy Petting Zoo Cocktail mixes raspberry liqueur, gin, and lemonade for a fruity, bold, and refreshing drink perfect for any occasion.

The Bee's Knees Cocktail blends gin, fresh lemon juice, and honey syrup for a sweet and zesty drink that's perfect for a refreshing pick-me-up.

Brandy Flip CocktailThe Brandy Flip Cocktail is a classic for a reason. It is a rich, creamy, and surprisingly potent drink, perfect when you want something substantial but not overly boozy. Think dessert in a glass, but with a kick. This isn't a highball; it is a full-bodied experience, ideal for unwinding after a long shift or as a decadent nightcap. It is a smooth operator that delivers comfort and warmth. Where it came fromThe concept of a 'flip' drink dates back to the late 17th century in England. Initially, these were hot beverages made with beer, rum, and sugar,

Experience the fun of the Blue Jolly Rancher Shot, a vibrant mix of Blue Curacao, vodka, and pineapple juice for a sweet and tangy flavor explosion.

Sip the zesty Ginger Sling, a refreshing Caribbean cocktail blending vodka, ginger beer, and fresh ginger juice for a bold, invigorating taste.

Unleash the power of the Whisky Bull, a bold blend of whiskey and Red Bull for an energizing kick that's perfect for any occasion.

Indulge in the Kahlua and Bailey's Bliss, a creamy coffee cocktail that blends the richness of Kahlua with the smoothness of Bailey's Irish Cream.

Dive into the bold flavors of the Sushi Martini, a cocktail that brings the taste of sushi to your glass with sake, vodka, wasabi, and soy sauce.

Charge up with the White Lightning Monster, a powerful blend of vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and White Monster Energy for an electrifying kick!

Sip on the Pinga, a tropical cocktail blending cachaça, pineapple juice, and lime for a refreshing getaway in every glass. Perfect for summer vibes!

Try these Apple Cider Margaritas, blending apple cider, tequila, and lemon juice with a cinnamon-sugar-salt rim. This spiced fall twist is perfect for any autumn gathering!

Indulge in a Pumpkin Spice White Russian, blending vodka, Kahlua, and pumpkin spice creamer. This creamy, cozy cocktail is perfect for chilly autumn nights!

Mix up a batch of Thanksgiving Jungle Juice, a festive blend of red wine, cranberry juice, whiskey, and Fireball. Perfect for holiday gatherings!

Enjoy the Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria, a mix of chilled cider, white wine, and Fireball. This sweet and spiced drink is perfect for cozy autumn gatherings!

Celebrate with a Cranberry-Aperol Spritz, blending Aperol, cranberry juice, and Prosecco. This festive and refreshing drink is perfect for holiday gatherings!