Strong & Boozy Cocktails
Spirit-forward and unapologetically potent. These strong cocktails are for nights when you want to taste the alcohol front and center.
Negroni
A sophisticated Italian aperitif. Perfectly balanced between the botanical gin, sweet vermouth, and bracingly bitter Campari.
Old Fashioned
The original cocktail. A spirit-forward showcase of whiskey, mellowed slightly with sugar and aromatic bitters.
Gimlet
A sharp, botanical mix of gin and sweetened lime juice. Clean, potent, and incredibly refreshing.
French 75
An elegant, gin-forward cocktail sweetened with a tart lime cordial. Simple, sophisticated, and sharp.
Manhattan
A smooth, spirit-forward blend of whiskey and sweet vermouth, accented with aromatic bitters. Dark and mysterious.
Mezcal Margarita
A smoky twist on the classic margarita. The roasted, earthy notes of mezcal add deep complexity to the bright citrus.
Boulevardier
A richer, darker cousin to the Negroni, swapping gin for whiskey. Warm, complex, and deeply flavorful.
Vodka Martini
A crisp, clean spin on the classic martini, stirred cold with just a whisper of dry vermouth.
White Russian
A velvety, dessert-like sipper blending vodka, coffee liqueur, and a float of fresh cream.
Black Russian
The White Russian's leaner cousin, just vodka and coffee liqueur over ice for a bold, bittersweet kick.
Kamikaze
A sharp, citrusy shooter of vodka, triple sec, and fresh lime juice shaken ice cold.
Martini
The definitive gin cocktail, stirred with dry vermouth and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
White Lady
A sleek, tart gin sour built with orange liqueur and fresh lemon, shaken to a silky finish.
Mai Tai
A rich tiki classic layering two rums with orgeat, lime, and orange liqueur for a nutty, tropical punch.
Hurricane
A New Orleans party staple of dark and light rum blended with passion fruit and a splash of lime.
Zombie
A potent tiki blend of multiple rums, tropical juices, and warming spice that sneaks up on you.
Tommy's Margarita
A purist's margarita swapping orange liqueur for agave syrup to let the tequila shine through.
Rosita
A tequila spin on the Negroni, swapping gin for tequila alongside Campari and both vermouths.
Sazerac
A New Orleans original of rye whiskey and absinthe rinse, sweetened with sugar and bittered with Peychaud's.
Rob Roy
A Scotch-based Manhattan variant, stirred with sweet vermouth and a dash of aromatic bitters.
Irish Coffee
Hot coffee spiked with Irish whiskey and brown sugar, finished with a float of lightly whipped cream.
Rusty Nail
Scotch whisky and Drambuie stirred together for a warming, honeyed, spirit-forward sipper.
Vieux Carré
A rich, stirred New Orleans classic blending rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, and two kinds of bitters.
Whiskey Highball
A crisp, effervescent mix of whiskey and soda water over ice, simple and endlessly drinkable.
Death in the Afternoon
A Hemingway original pairing a dash of absinthe with chilled champagne for a herbal, potent fizz.
Black Manhattan
A darker Manhattan riff swapping sweet vermouth for rich, bitter amaro.
Carajillo
A Spanish after-dinner classic shaking hot espresso with sweet Licor 43 over ice.
Kentucky Coffee
Hot coffee spiked with bourbon and brown sugar for a Southern take on the Irish Coffee.
Cold Brew Negroni
A caffeinated Negroni riff splashing cold brew coffee into gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
Mudslide
A dessert-like blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and Irish cream shaken with cream until frothy.
Vesper
James Bond's cocktail of choice, combining gin and vodka with Lillet Blanc for a strong, herbal sip.
Cadillac Margarita
A top-shelf margarita finished with a float of orange liqueur for extra richness and strength.
Chocolate Martini
A dessert in a glass, blending vodka with rich crème de cacao for an indulgent, silky sip.
Bloody Caesar
Canada's answer to the Bloody Mary, built on vodka and briny Clamato juice with hot sauce and spice.
Bijou
A jewel-toned, herbal classic balancing gin, sweet vermouth, and green Chartreuse.
Alaska Cocktail
A crisp, herbal gin classic sharpened with a bracing dose of yellow Chartreuse.
Martinez
A sweet, gently bitter forerunner to the martini, built on gin, sweet vermouth, and maraschino.
Hanky Panky
A bittersweet gin classic given a savory backbone by a dash of pungent Fernet-Branca.
Journalist Cocktail
A layered, complex classic combining gin with both vermouths, triple sec, lime, and bitters.
El Presidente
An elegant Cuban classic blending white rum with dry vermouth, curaçao, and grenadine.
Jet Pilot
A potent, layered tiki classic blending multiple rums with lime, falernum, and warming spice.
Scorpion Bowl
A shareable tiki punch blending rum and brandy with orange, orgeat, and lime.
Navy Grog
A three-rum tiki classic sharpened with fresh lime, grapefruit, and honey.
Corn 'n Oil
A dark, molasses-rich Bermudian classic pairing blackstrap rum with lime and spiced falernum.
Ti' Punch
A pared-down French Caribbean classic of grassy rhum agricole, lime, and cane syrup.
Queen's Park Swizzle
A frosty, minty rum classic swizzled tableside with lime and a shake of bitters on top.
Bushwacker
A frozen, milkshake-like tiki treat blending rum with coconut, coffee liqueur, and cream.
Fog Cutter
A powerful, multi-spirit tiki classic blending rum, brandy, and gin with citrus and orgeat.
Hot Buttered Rum
A warming, wintertime classic melting spiced butter into dark rum and hot water.
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
A smoky modern classic blending tequila and mezcal with agave syrup and bitters.
Mezcal Mule
A smoky twist on the Moscow Mule, pairing mezcal's char with spicy ginger beer and lime.
Blood and Sand
A rare four-way balance of Scotch, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth, and orange juice.
Godfather
A simple, boozy sipper pairing Scotch whisky with sweet, nutty amaretto over ice.
Kentucky Mule
A bourbon spin on the Moscow Mule, pairing warm oak notes with spicy ginger beer.
Algonquin
A crisp, unexpected classic pairing rye whiskey with dry vermouth and pineapple juice.
Ward Eight
A tart, citrusy rye classic finished with a touch of grenadine for color and sweetness.
Seelbach Cocktail
A celebratory bourbon classic lifted with triple sec, bitters, and a champagne top.
New York Sour
A whiskey sour crowned with a dramatic float of dry red wine.
Blinker
A tart, ruby-hued rye sour brightened with fresh grapefruit and a touch of raspberry syrup.
Remember the Maine
A bold, smoky Manhattan variant spiked with cherry brandy and a rinse of absinthe.
Boilermaker
A no-frills bar classic pairing a cold beer with a neat shot of whiskey on the side.
Toronto Cocktail
A bittersweet rye classic with a bracing dose of pungent Fernet-Branca.
Sidecar
An elegant, citrus-forward classic balancing cognac with orange liqueur and fresh lemon.
Brandy Alexander
A rich, dessert-like classic blending cognac with crème de cacao and cream.
Stinger
A cool, minty after-dinner classic pairing cognac with white crème de menthe.
Jack Rose
A tart, rosy classic built on apple brandy, lime, and a touch of grenadine.
French Connection
A simple, warming sipper pairing cognac with sweet, almond-forward amaretto.
Between the Sheets
A potent Sidecar cousin splitting its base between cognac, white rum, and triple sec.
Corpse Reviver No. 1
A rich, warming brandy classic blending cognac, calvados, and sweet vermouth.
Champs-Élysées
A herbal, citrusy cognac classic sharpened with a dash of green Chartreuse.
Widow's Kiss
A rich, monastic classic blending apple brandy with Bénédictine and Chartreuse.
Bamboo Cocktail
A dry, savory wine classic pairing sherry with dry vermouth and a whisper of bitters.
Spanish Coffee
A theatrical, flambéed coffee cocktail layering rum and coffee liqueur under whipped cream.
Café Brûlot
A spiced, flaming brandy coffee classic infused with citrus peel and warm spices.
Coffee Flip
A rich, velvety after-dinner classic blending brandy, coffee liqueur, and a whole egg.
Red Eye
A brunch-table classic mixing lager with tomato juice for a savory morning-after fix.
Eggnog
A rich, creamy holiday classic blending rum and brandy with eggs, milk, and warm spice.
Long Island Iced Tea
A deceptively potent multi-spirit blend that tastes remarkably like sweetened iced tea.
Dirty Martini
A savory twist on the classic martini, spiked with briny olive brine for a bold, umami-laced depth.
Balalaika
A sharp, citrusy vodka sour — equal parts spirit, triple sec, and lemon — often called the Russian answer to the Sidecar.
Gibson
A bone-dry gin martini distinguished by a single, briny cocktail onion in place of the usual olive or twist.
Tuxedo
A formal, aromatic stirred gin cocktail built on dry sherry and maraschino, with a whisper of absinthe giving it mysterious depth.
Revolver
A bold, spirit-forward bourbon cocktail enriched with coffee liqueur and a fragrant orange bitters rinse — the Old Fashioned's caffeinated cousin.
De La Louisiane
A complex New Orleans stirred cocktail: rye, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine bound together with absinthe and Peychaud's bitters.
Monte Carlo
An elegant three-ingredient whiskey cocktail: rye softened by Bénédictine's herbal honey and anchored with Angostura bitters.
Fancy Free
A forgotten gem from the Old Fashioned family: bourbon, maraschino liqueur, and a double-bitters finish that's clean and quietly complex.
Brave Bull
A bold two-ingredient tequila cocktail: blanco over ice with coffee liqueur, simple in execution and surprisingly complex in flavor.
Mezcal Negroni
The Negroni's smoky, agave-forward sibling: mezcal replaces gin, adding campfire complexity to Campari's bitter orange and sweet vermouth.
Horse's Neck
A stately brandy highball spiraled with a long lemon peel that curls over the glass like a horse's neck — refreshing, aromatic, and endlessly elegant.
Japanese Cocktail
One of the oldest recorded cocktails: cognac stirred with orgeat and Angostura bitters, finished with a lemon twist. Sweet, nutty, and spirit-forward with no citrus juice in sight.
Brandy Old Fashioned
Wisconsin's beloved spin on the Old Fashioned: brandy over a muddled orange and cherry, sweetened with sugar and bitters. Warming, slightly fruity, and unapologetically Midwestern.