HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Katie Abram .312 Cocktail A tequila-spiked twist on a Campari and Soda, this refresher, “is easy-going and...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Absinthe Frappé   1 1/2 oz. absinthe (try Lucid) 1/2 oz. simple syrup 2 oz. soda water 6–8 mint leaves Crushed ice Tools: mi...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Aged to Perfection Aged vinegar adds an unexpected pop of flavor to this fresh fig and Cognac cocktail.   1 1/2 oz. VSOP Cogn...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES     Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Water) 2 cups jamaica (hibiscus) flowers 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or more as desired) ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Jody Horton Ahumado Seco Roughly translating to “dry smoke,” this cocktail from Austin’s La Condesa balances the ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Americano 1 1/2 oz. Campari 1 1/2 oz. sweet vermouth Club soda Ice cubes Tools: barspoon Glass: highball Garnish: orange slice Pour ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Oleg March Añejo Smash Aged tequila gets a splash of minty freshness in this frosty drink from Manhattan’s Viktor &...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Photo by Darcy O'Neil Angostura Phosphate Like most drinks of its kind, this simple soda-fountain classic started as a cu...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Apple Ginger Sangaree 1/4 tsp. sugar (or dash of simple syrup) 2 oz. apple brandy (or applejack or  Calvados) 1 1/2 oz. ginger w...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Aprile You needn’t wait for spring to mix up this bright and juicy aperitif. 1 1/2 oz. Aperol 4 oz. fresh grapefruit jui...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Artemis Flower Named after the goddess of the hunt, this herbal, spiked twist on classic strawberry...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Basil Collins Honey syrup and garden-fresh basil offer an additional layer of summery refreshment in the already cooling ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Battle of Trafalgar This cocktail from Russell House Tavern commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar by bringing together i...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Beetnik's Tonic This recipe won top honors for the Tanqueray T&T Competition, a search for America's best twist on a classic ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Jeremy DeWeese Benton Park Swizzle Riffing off of the classic Queen's Park Swizzle, this cocktail substitutes the traditi...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Kate N. G. Sommers Big Ship 1 1/2 oz. spiced rum 1/2 oz. pear brandy 1/4 oz. allspice dram 1/4 oz. hazelnut orgeat (se...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by  John Ales Bitter Pill Aged rum and Fernet make for a spirited match in this assertive lowball from Los An...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Alex Gregg Bitter Roots A hoppy IPA meets its spirited match in this beer cocktail with herbal Cynar, rich Jamaican r...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Photo by Brian Wong Photography Blood Orange-Infused Cold Brew Coffee For a citrusy twist on cold-brew, San Francisco caf...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Bloody Mary   3 oz. vodka 5 oz. tomato juice 1/2 oz. fresh lemon Juice 1/2 oz. Worcestershire Pinch pepper Pinch celery salt Dash h...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Blue Jay Paper Plane is featured as one of Imbibe’s 2013 Places to Watch list in the Jan/Feb 2013 “Imbibe 75” issue. Here, tw...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES     Blueberry Lavender Lemonade 1/4 cup dried lavender 1 1/2 cups boiling water 3/4–1 cup white sugar (depending on de...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Bourbon & Peach Smash 2 slices fresh peach Handful fresh mint 1 slice fresh ginger 1 oz. simple syrup 1 1/2 oz. fine bourbon Spla...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo courtesy One-Eyed Gypsy Bourbon St. Bourbon and fresh strawberries are a match made in cocktail heaven, and the ginger a...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Brandy Fix "Fixes" were popular in the 19th century before they fell into obscurity. This version from Harry Johnson's Bartender's Ma...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Brandy Milk Punch Popular throughout New Orleans where many bars offer their own variation on the recipe, this 19th century cl...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Brazilian Wax Cachaça is a fantastic summertime spirit, and this refreshing recipe showcases it perfectly.   2 oz. Cabana...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Courtesy Prohibition Pig Brewer's Bramble A Northeast-made elderberry liqueur adds a splash of brightness to this beer-topped gin...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Jeff Moore Bufala Negra Bourbon and fresh basil meet the tart and tangy cocktail from H. Harper Station barman Jerry S...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Caipirinha 1/2 a lime, cut into quarters 1–2 tsp. superfine sugar (to taste) 2 oz. cachaça Ice cubes Tools: muddler, shaker G...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Sheri Giblin California Bubble Bath Faced with the sheer abundance of fresh produce grown year-round in Southern Cali...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Wes Rowe Carpenter's Hand Sultry and supple, this mix of Armagnac, sherry and honey-sweetened liqueur is delicious any ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Castillan Cup This refreshing cocktail is inspired by classic Pimm's Cup and sangria recipes, and it's guaranteed to lower your core te...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo courtesy of Prospect Celery Cup The summery Pimm’s Cup gets a garden-fresh makeover in this variation from Prospect in...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Charentes Shrub This recipe won the 2011 Imbibe Cover Cocktail Contest. It shows how you can creativ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Doron Gild Chauncy Buck This riff on a classic Buck infuses the flavor of plum gin with fresh citrus and peppery ginge...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Cheater Tin Julep Mint is synonymous with summertime, and this cooling cocktail combines garden-fre...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Cherry Fizz Like an Italian cream soda for grownups, this fun fizzer combines a host of flavors into four different servings. 4 o...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES       Cherry Mint Julep When cherries are in season, they add the perfect summer flavor to an already-delicious classic. ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo courtesy of The Family Dog Chet Helms Pisco, Carpano Antica and Campari meet in this summery aperitif.   1 1/2 oz. ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Brian Hagiwara Chris McMillian’s Mint Julep This refreshing porch cooler offers up a tasty trifecta of southern f...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo courtesy One-Eyed Gypsy Clowns Cup This simple mix of vodka, lime juice and muddled cucumber is perfectly summery and br...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Chris Granger Cajun Bloody Mary From Cochon in New Orleans, comes this cajun twist on the classic Bloody Mary. You'll ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Dominic AZ Bonucelli Coconut Batidinha Located in the Jardins neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil a Gosto takes some creati...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Coraggio Malty genever strikes with a bittersweet balance with two Italian aperitifs in this modern take on the...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Cradle of Life Combining two types of rum, fresh citrus and a flaming garnish, this scorpion bowl-inspired cocktail from ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Cuba Libre The addition of lime juice transforms a simple rum and Coke to a more nuanced drink that has spanned the last century. 2...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Cucumber Cooler This contemporary twist on a classic Gin & Tonic is cool as a cucumber.   1 1/2 oz. gin 1/2 oz. Aperol ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Dagny Taggart Named for the fictional heroine in Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged, this cocktail combines Scotch, aperol and two Ital...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo Courtesy 320 Main Daiquiri No. 3 First created by Constantino Ribalaigua Vert in Cuba, this variation on the classic Da...