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Dry Martini

The dry martini is an iconic cocktail traditionally prepared with gin and dry vermouth. Its notable balance of herbal no...

Iconic Classic Gin Vermouth

9.5 Brilliant

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Sazerac

The Sazerac is a classic cocktail originating from New Orleans. It’s traditionally crafted with rye whiskey, Peychaud's...

Classic Absinthe Rye Stirred

9.4 Excellent

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Negroni

The Negroni is an iconic Italian aperitif that has seen a massive surge in global popularity due to its complex, bitters...

Italian Classic Gin Vermouth

9.3 Excellent

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Penicillin

Penicillin is a whiskey cocktail blending Scotch whisky with Lapsang Souchong tea and honey. The tea imparts a distincti...

Modern Classic Complex Whiskey Cocktail

9.2 Excellent

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Widow's Kiss

The Widow’s Kiss is a classic cocktail dating back to the 1890s. It features gin, apple brandy, benedictine liqueur, and...

Classic Chartreuse 1890S Stirred

8.3 Great

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Fourth Regiment

The Fourth Regiment is a classic cocktail built around rye whiskey. It combines rye with sweet vermouth and celery-infus...

Classic Vermouth Rye Stirred

8.3 Great

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Americano

An Americano is a simple yet satisfying cocktail consisting of espresso, Campari, and soda water, typically served over...

Italian Classic Vermouth Campari

8.2 Great

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Hanky Panky

The Hanky Panky cocktail combines gin, dry vermouth, Campari, and orange bitters, traditionally stirred and served up in...

Classic Gin Vermouth Stirred

8.2 Great

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Remember the Maine

The Remember the Maine cocktail is a robust Old Fashioned variation featuring dark rum, orange liqueur, and maraschino l...

Classic Vermouth Absinthe Cherry

8.2 Great

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Bijou

The Bijou cocktail, dating back to the 1920s, combines equal parts of dry gin, sweet vermouth, and maraschino liqueur, t...

Classic Gin Vermouth Chartreuse

8.2 Great

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Little Italy

The Little Italy is a modern classic cocktail created in the early 2000s by mixologist Julie Reiner. The recipe combines...

Classic Modern Classic Sweet Vermouth Rye

8.0 Great

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Tuxedo

The Tuxedo is a classic gin-based cocktail that shares its name with the formal wear and the Tuxedo Club in New York. Th...

Classic Gin Vermouth Absinthe

7.9 Good

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Brandy Old Fashioned

The Brandy Old Fashioned is a regional variation of the Old Fashioned cocktail associated especially with Wisconsin and...

Classic Spirit Forward Brandy Stirred

7.9 Good

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Morning Glory Fizz

The Morning Glory Fizz is a stirred cocktail combining gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and ginger ale, traditionally serv...

Classic Absinthe Egg White Fizz

7.8 Good

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Cameron's Kick

Cameron's Kick is a classic sour-style cocktail made with equal roles for Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey, supported by...

Classic 1920S Scotch Sour

7.8 Good

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Saratoga Cocktail

The Saratoga Cocktail, dating back to the early 19th century, is a stirred cocktail combining equal parts rye whiskey, s...

Classic Vermouth Brandy Whiskey

7.7 Good

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Diamondback

The Diamondback is a spirit-forward cocktail made with rye whiskey, applejack, and Yellow Chartreuse, traditionally stir...

Classic Chartreuse Rye Stirred

7.7 Good

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Bobby Burns

The Bobby Burns is a classic cocktail made with Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine liqueur. Traditionally se...

Classic Vermouth Scotch Stirred

7.4 Good

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Stinger

The Stinger cocktail combines dark rum, Cointreau, and a generous shot of fresh lime juice, typically served over ice wi...

Classic Brandy Mint Duo

6.7 Fair

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Black Russian

The Black Russian is a classic duo cocktail made with vodka and coffee liqueur, typically Kahlúa. It was created in 1949...

Classic Coffee Liqueur Vodka Duo

6.6 Fair