SourNot rated yet6 minGimletGimlet pairs gin with lime cordial in a short, citrus-led cocktail. Stir the ingredients and serve without ice in a chilled glass.
Martini-styleNot rated yet7 minMartinezMartinez brings together gin, sweet vermouth and maraschino with orange bitters. This stirred cocktail is finished with a lemon twist.
Martini-styleNot rated yet7 minApple MartiniApple Martini combines vodka and apple liqueur with fresh lemon juice. Shake this fruity cocktail and fine-strain into a chilled glass.
HighballNot rated yet7 minBatangaBatanga is a tequila and cola cocktail with fresh lime juice and a salt rim. Build it directly over ice in a highball glass.
RumNot rated yet11 minMojitoMojito combines light rum, lime and mint with soda water. Crushed ice and churning bring the ingredients together throughout the glass.
ClassicsNot rated yet9 minStrawberry DaiquiriThis Strawberry Daiquiri uses strawberry purée and a fresh strawberry for its fruity character. Blend with light rum, lime and crushed ice.
SpritzNot rated yet4 minAperol SpritzAperol Spritz is a sparkling mix of prosecco, Aperol and soda water. Pour the three ingredients over ice and finish with orange.
Champagne & sparklingNot rated yet6 minClassic Champagne CocktailClassic Champagne Cocktail combines champagne and cognac with an Angostura-soaked sugar cube. Assemble it directly in a champagne flute.
Champagne & sparklingNot rated yet4 minKir RoyalKir Royal turns crème de cassis and champagne into a fruity, sparkling cocktail. With just two ingredients, there is no need for a shaker.
Champagne & sparklingNot rated yet3 minMimosaThis Mimosa uses equal parts orange juice and champagne. Pour the juice first, then add the champagne in a flute.
Champagne & sparklingNot rated yet5 minBelliniThis Bellini combines peach purée, peach liqueur and prosecco. Stir gently up and down to mix the fruit with the bubbles.
SourNot rated yet12 minAmaretto SourAmaretto Sour combines amaretto, citrus and bitters with an egg-white foam. Shake first without ice, then again with ice.
WhiskyNot rated yet7 minBoulevardierBoulevardier mixes whiskey, Campari and sweet vermouth in equal parts. This version is rolled and served over ice with an orange twist.
WhiskyNot rated yet12 minMint JulepMint Julep combines bourbon and mint with sugar and Angostura. Crushed ice is churned through the cocktail and piled on top.
WhiskyNot rated yet7 minManhattanThis Manhattan uses bourbon, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters. Stir with ice, strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a cherry.
SourNot rated yet12 minWhiskey SourWhiskey Sour brings bourbon, citrus, sugar and bitters together beneath a layer of foam. This recipe uses egg white and two rounds of shaking.
ClassicsNot rated yet7 minBrandy AlexanderThis Brandy Alexander is a smooth mix of brandy, dark cacao liqueur and milk. Shake, double-strain and finish with grated nutmeg.
SourNot rated yet9 minMargaritaMargarita combines tequila, Cointreau and fresh lime juice with sugar syrup. A salt rim contrasts with this bright, shaken cocktail.
HighballNot rated yet5 minEl DiabloEl Diablo mixes tequila and crème de cassis with lime. In this version, ginger ale supplies the sparkling ginger note.
HighballNot rated yet6 minTequila SunriseTequila Sunrise gets its colour gradient from grenadine sinking through tequila and orange juice. Build the cocktail directly over ice.
VodkaNot rated yet9 minBloody MaryBloody Mary is a savoury vodka and tomato juice cocktail with lime, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce. Rolling combines the seasoned ingredients.
SourNot rated yet7 minLemon DropThis Lemon Drop is a small vodka and lemon cocktail with sugar syrup. Serve it in a shot glass with a sugar-coated lemon wedge.
SourNot rated yet5 minKamikazeKamikaze combines vodka, Cointreau and lime juice in a citrus-led shooter. A brief shake and a fine strain are the two preparation steps.
Coffee cocktailsNot rated yet10 minEspresso MartiniEspresso Martini combines a shot of espresso with vodka, Kahlúa and sugar syrup. Shake the coffee cocktail and garnish with three coffee beans.
Martini-styleNot rated yet7 minDry MartiniDry Martini keeps things simple with gin or vodka and a barspoon of dry vermouth. Stir with ice and serve in a chilled glass with olives.
Martini-styleNot rated yet7 minFrench MartiniFrench Martini brings vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice together in a fruity cocktail. Shake, fine-strain and garnish with a raspberry.
Martini-styleNot rated yet7 minCosmopolitanCosmopolitan combines citron vodka, Cointreau, cranberry and lime. Shake the fruity citrus mix and finish with an orange twist.
HighballNot rated yet4 minSeabreezeSeabreeze mixes vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juice. Pour the grapefruit juice gently over the other ingredients.
HighballNot rated yet4 minWoo WooWoo Woo is a fruity long drink with vodka, peach liqueur and cranberry juice. Build it over ice and garnish with lime.
HighballNot rated yet5 minMoscow MuleMoscow Mule combines vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger beer. Serve this sparkling ginger cocktail over ice in a mug or highball glass.
Dessert cocktailsNot rated yet4 minWhite RussianThis White Russian uses vodka, Kahlúa and milk for a smooth coffee cocktail. Pour the ingredients directly over ice in a rocks glass.
HighballNot rated yet3 minScrewdriverScrewdriver is a simple long drink of vodka and orange juice. Two ingredients, ice and a highball glass are all you need.
Brandy & cognacNot rated yet9 minBetween The SheetsBetween the Sheets combines brandy, light rum and Cointreau with lemon. This shaken version has a sugar rim and a lemon twist.
Dessert cocktailsNot rated yet14 minEggnog CocktailThis cold Eggnog combines brandy, rum, milk and a whole egg. Shake first without ice and finish with grated nutmeg.
Tiki & tropicalNot rated yet10 minPlanter’s PunchPlanters Punch combines dark rum with lime, orange and pineapple. Grenadine, sugar and bitters complete the fruity mix.
Tiki & tropicalNot rated yet9 minPiña ColadaThis Piña Colada is shaken with light rum, pineapple, coconut and lime. Serve over ice, garnished with pineapple and a cherry.
Tiki & tropicalNot rated yet11 minMai TaiMai Tai combines dark rum, Cointreau, lime and orgeat. A float of overproof rum finishes this version over crushed ice.
SourNot rated yet7 minHemingway DaiquiriHemingway Daiquiri combines light rum and maraschino with lime and grapefruit. Shake the citrus-led mix and serve without ice in a chilled glass.
HighballNot rated yet5 minDark and StormyDark & Stormy combines dark rum, lime and ginger beer. In this recipe, gently pour the rum over the sparkling mixer.
SourNot rated yet7 minDaiquiriDaiquiri brings together light rum, fresh lime juice and sugar syrup. This version is shaken and fine-strained, not blended.
HighballNot rated yet4 minCuba LibreCuba Libre adds fresh lime juice to light rum and cola. Build this sparkling long drink directly in the glass over ice.
GinNot rated yet7 minPegu ClubPegu Club combines gin, Cointreau, lime and Angostura bitters. This shaken cocktail is finished with a lime twist.
Tiki & tropicalNot rated yet10 minTokyo Iced TeaTokyo Iced Tea mixes vodka, rum and gin with melon liqueur and lemon. Sprite is added only after shaking.
Tiki & tropicalNot rated yet12 minFog CutterFog Cutter combines rum, cognac and gin with citrus and orgeat. Sherry forms the top layer of this cocktail over crushed ice.
GinNot rated yet16 minRamos Gin FizzRamos Gin Fizz combines gin, citrus, cream and egg white with orange flower water. Soda water is added only after shaking.
Martini-styleNot rated yet7 minLast WordLast Word uses equal parts gin, maraschino, green Chartreuse and lime. Shake the herbal citrus mix and serve in a chilled glass.
Martini-styleNot rated yet8 minBreakfast MartiniBreakfast Martini gets its orange character from marmalade and Cointreau. Gin and lemon juice form the base of this shaken cocktail.
GinNot rated yet7 minNegroniNegroni combines gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in equal parts. This bittersweet version is rolled and served over ice.
Martini-styleNot rated yet8 minAviation CocktailThis Aviation uses gin, maraschino, lemon juice and sugar syrup, without violet liqueur. Shake and serve with a cherry in a chilled glass.
SourNot rated yet8 minWhite LadyWhite Lady mixes gin and Cointreau with lemon juice and sugar. This version uses no egg white and is fine-strained into a chilled glass.
Champagne & sparklingNot rated yet9 minFrench 75French 75 combines gin and lemon with champagne. Shake the base first, then add the champagne in the flute.
GinNot rated yet9 minSouthsideSouthside combines gin, mint and fresh lime juice with sugar syrup. Fine-straining keeps mint leaves out of the finished cocktail.
GinNot rated yet10 minGin Basil SmashGin Basil Smash combines fresh basil, gin and lemon with sugar syrup. Shake, fine-strain and serve over ice in a rocks glass.
GinNot rated yet11 minBrambleThis Bramble combines gin and lime with blackberry liqueur. Gently pour the crème de mûre over the cocktail and crushed ice.
SourNot rated yet12 minClover ClubClover Club combines gin, lemon and raspberry purée with egg white. Two rounds of shaking give this fruity cocktail its foam.
HighballNot rated yet11 minLong Island Iced TeaLong Island Iced Tea mixes vodka, rum, gin, tequila and Cointreau with citrus. Cola is added after shaking; the recipe contains no tea.
HighballNot rated yet9 minTom CollinsTom Collins combines gin, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup with soda water. Shake the base and add the bubbles in the highball glass.
HighballNot rated yet4 minGin-tonicGin Tonic is a sparkling cocktail with two main ingredients. Pour directly over ice and use a lime wedge to garnish this version.
WhiskyNot rated yet10 minOld FashionedThis Old Fashioned uses bourbon, sugar and Angostura bitters. Add the bourbon in two stages and stir with ice.
WhiskyNot rated yet7 minRob Roy DrinkRob Roy combines Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters. Stir with ice and serve with a cherry in a chilled glass.
HighballNot rated yet9 minLynchburg LemonadeLynchburg Lemonade combines Tennessee whiskey, Cointreau and lemon. Shake the base, then top up the glass with lemonade.
WhiskyNot rated yet4 minRusty NailRusty Nail combines equal parts Scotch whisky and Drambuie. Pour over ice in a rocks glass and finish with a lemon twist.