The Zombie is a classic, high-potency Tiki cocktail created in 1934 by Donn Beach (Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt) at his Hollywood restaurant, Don the Beachcomber. Famous for its heavy rum base and complex spice profile, the drink was originally so strong that bars famously limited patrons to just two.
The Yodel Cocktail is a classic, polarizing highball drink featuring a bitter herbal amaro, citrus juice, and sparkling water.
The X.Y.Z. Cocktail is a classic, crisp three-ingredient sour that is often described as a rum-based variant of the Sidecar.
A White Russian is a sweet, creamy, coffee-flavored cocktail served on the rocks in an old-fashioned glass.
A classic Vodka Sour is a crisp, refreshing, and simple cocktail made with vodka, fresh citrus, and sweetener
An Uptown can refer to a few different drinks depending on whether you mean a bottled wine cocktail [0.5], a classic mixed cocktail, or a rum-based drink.
The Tequini (or Tequila Martini) is a spirit-forward, dry cocktail that replaces gin or vodka in a classic martini with blanco tequila.
The Rum Runner is a classic tropical tiki cocktail created in the 1950s or early 1970s at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida Keys. It is named after the bootleggers who smuggled rum during the Prohibition era.
A Quaalude cocktail (often called a Russian Quaalude) is a rich, creamy, dessert-style mixed drink known for its sweet, nutty, and coffee-forward flavor profile.
The Porn Star Martini (sometimes called a Passion Star Martini) is a modern classic cocktail created in 2002 by bartender Douglas Ankrah in London. It is a sweet, tangy, and fruity vodka drink famously served with a shot of sparkling wine on the side.
The New York Sour is a classic whiskey sour variation featuring a distinct, layered float of dry red wine on top
A Mimosa is a classic, bright brunch cocktail made with equal parts chilled sparkling wine and cold orange juice.
The Long Island Iced Tea is a strong, highball cocktail known for getting its signature amber color and name from a visual resemblance to non-alcoholic iced tea—though it contains no actual tea.
The Kamikaze is a classic, crisp, and tart cocktail made from equal parts (or a balanced ratio) of vodka, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. It is essentially a vodka-based riff on the Margarita and is commonly served either as a chilled sipped cocktail or as a party shot.
The Jack-O'-Lantern Cocktail is a classic, citrus-forward Halloween highball featuring cognac, orange liqueur, orange juice, and a fizzy ginger ale top
The Incredible Hulk is a high-potency, brightly green-colored cocktail made with Hennessy cognac and Hpnotiq liqueur.
The Hpnotiq Breeze (also known as the Hypnotic Breeze) is a tropical, vibrant blue-green cocktail.
The Gin Fizz is a classic, refreshing, and bubbly sour cocktail featuring a rich, frothy head.
The Fancy Free is a classic, spirit-forward cocktail from the Old Fashioned family that replaces simple syrup with maraschino liqueur. The liqueur brings a rich, nutty, and perfumed cherry sweetness that beautifully rounds out the bold character of the whiskey.
The Electric Iced Tea (also known as the Miami Beach Iced Tea) is a vibrant, neon-blue twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea. It swaps out standard triple sec and cola for blue curaçao and lemon-lime soda, giving it a striking electric blue appearance and a bright, citrus-forward profile.
The Dark 'N' Stormy is a highball cocktail made with dark rum and ginger beer, originating as the national drink of Bermuda.
The Daiquiri is a classic, refreshing three-ingredient sour cocktail made with white rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar syrup.
A classic Old Fashioned is a timeless whiskey cocktail made with a simple balance of spirit, sugar, bitters, and water.
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The Snowball cocktail was huge in the 1970s and is now enjoying a well-deserved renaissance. This fizz-enhanced version is by yours truly.