Spirit forward Cocktails
Welcome to our collection dedicated to the art of Spirit forward cocktails. Here, you'll find drinks that perfectly capture this distinct taste profile, from timeless classics to modern creations. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to this flavor, you're sure to discover a recipe that delights your palate.
Spirit forward Cocktails
Adonis
Discover the Adonis cocktail recipe with dry sherry and sweet vermouth. This elegant 19th-century aperitif features dry, herbal flavors perfect for wine lovers.
Alexander
Learn the Alexander cocktail recipe with gin, chocolate liqueur, and cream. This indulgent classic after-dinner cocktail features rich chocolate and luxurious texture.
Bahama Mama
Learn the Bahama Mama cocktail recipe with multiple rums and fruit juices. This tropical Caribbean cocktail offers sweet, rum-forward flavors perfect for beach drinking.
Bamboo
Learn to make the classic Bamboo cocktail recipe created by bartender Louis Eppinger. This elegant sherry cocktail combines dry sherry, dry vermouth, and orange bitters for the perfect aperitif drink.
Between the Sheets
Learn the Between the Sheets cocktail recipe with cognac, rum, and Triple Sec. This sophisticated Prohibition-era classic features citrusy sweetness with brandy and rum complexity.
Beverly Hills Iced Tea
Learn the Beverly Hills Iced Tea recipe with spirits and champagne. This luxurious twist on Long Island Iced Tea swaps cola for sparkling wine elegance.
Black Russian
Master the Black Russian cocktail recipe with vodka and coffee liqueur. This simple two-ingredient cocktail features strong coffee flavors perfect for after-dinner sipping.
Boston Sour
Master the Boston Sour cocktail recipe with bourbon, lemon juice, and egg white. This frothy whiskey sour variation features silky foam top and citrusy tartness.
Boulevardier
Discover the Boulevardier cocktail recipe with bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth. This 1920s whiskey Negroni variation offers bitter, herbal complexity for whiskey lovers.
Caipirinha
Learn Brazil's national Caipirinha cocktail recipe with cachaça, fresh lime, and sugar. This bold cocktail showcases grassy, earthy cachaça with tangy refreshment.
Champagne Cocktail
Learn the elegant Champagne Cocktail recipe with sparkling wine, sugar cube, and bitters. This sophisticated classic is perfect for toasts and special celebrations.
Dark 'N' Stormy
Mix the official Dark ’n Stormy with Gosling’s Black Rum, ginger beer, and lime. Spicy, refreshing highball with dramatic dark-rum float.
Dry Martini
Learn the classic Dry Martini recipe with gin or vodka and dry vermouth. This timeless symbol of elegance showcases botanical complexity and minimalist sophistication.
Espresso Martini
Master the Espresso Martini cocktail recipe with vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso. This sophisticated cocktail combines caffeine kick with smooth indulgence.
Godfather
Learn the Godfather cocktail recipe with Scotch whisky and amaretto. This simple two-ingredient classic offers smooth, nutty sweetness with smoky undertones.
Godmother
Master the Godmother cocktail recipe with vodka and amaretto. This smooth cocktail blends clean vodka with sweet, nutty almond liqueur for an indulgent sip.
Irish Coffee
Craft the classic Irish Coffee with Irish whiskey, hot coffee, brown sugar, and a cool cream float. Warming after-dinner cocktail with silky finish.
Jungle Bird
Master the Jungle Bird cocktail recipe. A unique tiki classic balancing dark rum, pineapple, lime, and a bitter twist of Campari for a complex tropical drink.
Long Beach Iced Tea
Master the Long Beach Iced Tea recipe with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and cranberry juice. This fruity variation offers tart, colorful twist on the classic.
Long Island Iced Tea
Discover the Long Island Iced Tea recipe with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and cola. This strong cocktail surprisingly resembles iced tea with balanced potent flavors.
Mai Tai
Make the iconic Mai Tai: dark rum, orange liqueur, lime, almond orgeat, and an overproof rum float. The definitive tiki cocktail—rich, tropical, balanced.
Manhattan
Learn the classic Manhattan cocktail recipe with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. This quintessential American cocktail from the 1880s embodies refined elegance.
Mint Julep
Master the traditional Mint Julep recipe with bourbon, fresh mint, and sugar. This Kentucky Derby classic combines bold whiskey with cool, fragrant mint notes.
Naked & Famous
Discover the Naked and Famous cocktail recipe by Joaquín Simó. This equal parts cocktail combines mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, and lime juice for a perfectly balanced modern classic drink.
Negroni
Discover the classic Negroni cocktail recipe with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. This Italian aperitivo features equal parts and bold bittersweet balance.
Old Fashioned
Learn the authentic Old Fashioned cocktail recipe with whiskey, sugar, and bitters. This timeless classic from the 1800s remains a staple of elegant cocktail culture.
Pineapple Daiquiri
Learn the Pineapple Daiquiri cocktail recipe with rum, fresh pineapple purée, and lime juice. This tropical twist on the classic daiquiri offers exotic island flavors.
Rob Roy
Learn the Rob Roy cocktail recipe with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and bitters. This sophisticated Manhattan variation showcases Highland Scotch's distinctive character.
Rusty Nail
Master the Rusty Nail cocktail recipe with Scotch whisky and Drambuie. This warming 1960s classic features smoky whisky sweetened by honeyed herbs and spices.
Sazerac
Discover the Sazerac cocktail recipe with rye whiskey, absinthe, and Peychaud's bitters. This official New Orleans cocktail from the 1850s features authentic American heritage.
Sidecar
Master the Sidecar cocktail with cognac, triple sec, and fresh lemon. Shake, double strain, and serve in a sugar-rimmed coupe. Timeless cognac sour.
Whiskey Highball
Learn how to make the perfect Whiskey Highball. This simple recipe with whiskey and soda or ginger ale is the ultimate refreshing and elegant classic cocktail.
Whiskey on the Rocks
Master the simple Whiskey on the Rocks recipe. This classic whiskey cocktail served over ice highlights the spirit's character in its purest, most relaxed form.
Whisky Sour
Discover the Whisky Sour cocktail recipe with bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup. This classic cocktail balances smooth whiskey notes with bright citrus.
White Russian
Master the White Russian cocktail recipe with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream. This indulgent cocktail offers rich coffee flavors with velvety smooth finish.
Zombie
Master the legendary Zombie cocktail recipe with multiple rums and exotic liqueurs. This potent 1930s tiki classic by Donn Beach offers complex tropical strength.