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Shake · Cocktail glass

Alexander

Alexander is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Cognac, Crème de Cacao, Cream.

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Build · Highball

Americano

A low-proof bitter aperitif lengthened with soda.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Angel Face

Angel Face is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Gin, Apricot Brandy, Calvados.

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Build · Wine glass

Aperol Spritz

A sparkling bittersweet aperitif with prosecco and soda.

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Shake · Coupe

Aviation

A floral gin sour with maraschino, lemon, and a small measure of violette.

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Shake · Highball

Barracuda

Barracuda is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Gold Rum, Galliano, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice.

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Shake · Coupe

Bee's Knees

Gin, lemon, and honey in a bright Prohibition-era sour.

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Build · Flute

Bellini

Peach puree and sparkling wine served gently chilled.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Between the Sheets

Between the Sheets is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Rum, Cognac, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.

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Build · Rocks glass

Black Russian

Vodka and coffee liqueur served short over ice.

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Build · Highball

Bloody Mary

Vodka, tomato, citrus, and savory seasoning served tall.

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Stir · Rocks glass

Boulevardier

Bourbon gives the Negroni format a warmer, richer base.

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Shake · Rocks glass

Bramble

Bramble is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Crème de Mûre.

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Build · Cocktail glass

Brandy Crusta

Brandy Crusta is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Brandy, Maraschino Luxardo, Curacao, Lemon Juice.

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Build · Rocks glass

Caipirinha

Cachaca, lime, and sugar served short over ice.

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Stir · Cocktail glass

Canchanchara

Canchanchara is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Cuban Aguardiente, Lime Juice, Honey, Water.

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Shake · Rocks glass

Casino

Casino is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Old Tom Gin, Maraschino Luxardo, Lemon Juice, Orange Bitters.

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Build · Cocktail glass

Champagne Cocktail

Champagne Cocktail is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Champagne, Cognac, Angostura bitters, Grand Marnier.

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Shake · Coupe

Clover Club

Gin, lemon, raspberry, and egg white in a silky pink sour.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Corpse Reviver #2

Corpse Reviver #2 is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, Lemon Juice.

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Shake · Coupe

Corpse Reviver No. 2

Gin, orange liqueur, aromatized wine, lemon, and absinthe.

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Shake · Coupe

Cosmopolitan

A tart vodka cocktail with orange liqueur, cranberry, and lime.

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Build · Highball

Cuba Libre

Rum and cola sharpened with fresh lime.

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Shake · Coupe

Daiquiri

A bright rum sour with fresh lime and restrained sweetness.

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Build · Highball

Dark ‘n' stormy

Dark ‘n' stormy is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Goslings Rum, Ginger Beer.

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Build · Highball

Dark and Stormy

Dark rum and ginger beer with lime over ice.

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Stir · Martini glass

Dry Martini

A crisp, dry combination of gin and vermouth.

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Shake · Coupe

Espresso Martini

Vodka and coffee liqueur shaken with fresh espresso.

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Stir · Rocks glass

Fernandito

Fernandito is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Fernet Branca, Cola.

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Shake · Flute

French 75

Gin and lemon topped with dry sparkling wine.

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Build · Rocks glass

French Connection

Cognac and almond liqueur in a simple after-dinner drink.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

French Martini

French Martini is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Vodka, Raspberry Liqueur, Pineapple Juice.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Gin Fizz

Gin Fizz is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Golden Dream

Golden Dream is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Galliano, Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Cream.

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Shake · Coupe

Grasshopper

Mint liqueur, cocoa liqueur, and cream shaken into a dessert cocktail.

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Stir · Cocktail glass

Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Gin, Red Vermouth, Fernet Branca.

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Shake · Coupe

Hemingway Daiquiri

White rum, grapefruit, lime, and maraschino without heavy sweetness.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Hemingway Special

Hemingway Special is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Luxardo, Lime.

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Stir · Highball

Horse's Neck

Horse's Neck is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Cognac, Ginger Ale, Angostura Bitters.

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Shake · Rocks glass

Illegal

Illegal is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Espadin Mezcal, Jamaica Overproof White Rum, Falernum, Maraschino Luxardo.

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Build · Irish coffee glass

Irish Coffee

Irish whiskey, hot coffee, sugar, and cream.

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Stir · Highball

John Collins

John Collins is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water.

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Shake · Rocks glass

Jungle Bird

Dark rum, bitter aperitif, pineapple, lime, and syrup.

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Build · Cocktail glass

Kir

Kir is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with White Wine, Crème de Cassis.

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Build · Flute

Kir Royale

Blackcurrant liqueur topped with dry sparkling wine.

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Shake · Coupe

Last Word

Equal parts gin, green herbal liqueur, maraschino, and lime.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Lemon drop Martini

Lemon drop Martini is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Vodka Citron, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.

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Stir · Highball

Long Island Ice Tea

Long Island Ice Tea is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Gin.

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Shake · Highball

Long Island Iced Tea

Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, orange liqueur, citrus, and cola.

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Shake · Rocks glass

Mai Tai

A layered rum sour with orange liqueur, orgeat, and lime.

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Stir · Coupe

Manhattan

Rye whiskey and sweet vermouth in a rich, aromatic classic.

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Shake · Rocks glass

Margarita

Tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime in a balanced sour.

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Stir · Coupe

Martinez

Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, and bitters.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Mary Pickford

Mary Pickford is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Rum, Pineapple Juice, Maraschino Luxardo, Grenadine Syrup.

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Stir · Flute

Mimosa

Mimosa is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Orange juice, Prosecco.

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Build · Julep cup

Mint Julep

Bourbon, mint, and sugar over crushed ice.

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Build · Highball

Mojito

White rum, lime, mint, and soda served long over ice.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Monkey Gland

Monkey Gland is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Gin, Orange Juice, Table Spoon Absinthe, Table Spoon Grenadine Syrup.

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Build · Copper mug

Moscow Mule

Vodka, ginger beer, and lime served cold over ice.

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Shake · Coupe

Naked and Famous

Mezcal, bitter aperitif, herbal liqueur, and lime in equal parts.

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Stir · Rocks glass

Negroni

Equal parts gin, bitter aperitif, and sweet vermouth.

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Shake · Rocks glass

New York Sour

A whiskey sour finished with a red wine float.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Old Cuban

Old Cuban is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Mint Leaves, Aged Rum, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup.

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Stir · Rocks glass

Old Fashioned

A spirit-forward bourbon classic balanced with sugar and aromatic bitters.

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Build · Highball

Paloma

Tequila and grapefruit with lime and sparkling water.

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Shake · Coupe

Paper Plane

Bourbon, amaro, bitter aperitif, and lemon in equal parts.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Paradise

Paradise is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Gin, Apricot Brandy, Orange Juice.

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Shake · Rocks glass

Penicillin

Blended Scotch, lemon, honey-ginger syrup, and smoky Scotch.

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Shake · Hurricane glass

Pina Colada

Rum, pineapple, and coconut blended or shaken into a tropical classic.

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Shake · Coupe

Pisco Sour

Pisco, lime, syrup, and egg white with aromatic bitters.

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Build · Cocktail glass

Planter's Punch

Planter's Punch is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Jamaican Rum, Lime Juice, Sugar Cane Juice.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Porto Flip

Porto Flip is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Brandy, Tawny Port Wine, Egg Yolk.

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Shake · Highball

Ramos Fizz

Ramos Fizz is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Gin, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Russian Spring Punch

Russian Spring Punch is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Vodka, Lemon Juice, Crème de Cassis, Sugar syrup.

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Build · Rocks glass

Rusty Nail

Scotch and honeyed whisky liqueur served over ice.

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Stir · Rocks glass

Sazerac

Rye whiskey, bitters, and absinthe in a concentrated New Orleans classic.

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Build · Highball

Sea Breeze

Sea Breeze is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Grapefruit Juice.

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Build · Highball

Sex on the Beach

Sex on the Beach is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice.

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Shake · Coupe

Sidecar

Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon in a crisp brandy sour.

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Shake · Highball

Singapore Sling

Gin, cherry liqueur, citrus, pineapple, and bitters served long.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Southside

Southside is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Spicy Fifty

Spicy Fifty is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Vodka Vanilla, Elderflower Cordial, Lime Juice, Monin Honey Syrup.

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Stir · Cocktail glass

Spritz

Spritz is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Prosecco, Aperol, Soda water.

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Stir · Martini glass

Stinger

Stinger is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Cognac, Crème de Menthe.

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Shake · Collins glass

Suffering Bastard

Suffering Bastard is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Cognac or Brandy, Gin, Lime Juice, Angostura Bitters.

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Stir · Highball

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise is an IBA Contemporary Classics cocktail made with Tequila, Orange Juice, Grenadine Syrup.

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Stir · Martini glass

Tipperary

Tipperary is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Irish Whiskey, Red Vermouth, Chartreuse, Angostura Bitters.

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Shake · Collins glass

Tom Collins

A sparkling gin sour built for a tall glass.

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Shake · Rocks glass

Tommy's Margarita

Tommy's Margarita is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Tequila Agave 100% Reposado, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Trinidad Sour

Trinidad Sour is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Angostura Bitters, Orgeat Syrup, Lemon Juice, Rye Whisky.

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Stir · Martini glass

Tuxedo

Tuxedo is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Old Tom Gin, Vermouth, Maraschino Luxardo, Of Absinthe.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Ve.n.to

Ve.n.to is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Smooth Grappa, Lemon Juice, Honey mix, Chamomile cordial.

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Shake · Martini glass

Vesper

Gin, vodka, and aromatized wine stirred or shaken very cold.

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Stir · Rocks glass

Vieux Carre

Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, herbal liqueur, and bitters.

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Shake · Rocks glass

Whiskey Sour

Whiskey, lemon, and syrup with a silky optional egg-white texture.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

White Lady

White Lady is an IBA The Unforgettables cocktail made with Gin, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.

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Build · Rocks glass

White Russian

Vodka and coffee liqueur softened with cream.

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Shake · Cocktail glass

Yellow Bird

Yellow Bird is an IBA New Era Drinks cocktail made with Rum, Galliano, Triple Sec, Lime Juice.

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Shake · Tiki mug

Zombie

A strong tiki drink with multiple rums, citrus, spice, and fruit.

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