Embark on a flavorful journey with these expertly crafted cocktail recipes, each offering a unique blend of ingredients to tantalize your taste buds. From timeless classics to innovative creations, these concoctions promise a delightful experience for every palate. Whether you’re seeking a refreshing sip for a casual gathering or a sophisticated libation for a special occasion, these recipes curated from renowned brands are sure to elevate your cocktail repertoire. Cheers to indulgence and unforgettable moments!
Hennessy Old Fashioned
Originating in Louisville, Kentucky in 1881, the Old-Fashioned found its place at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel bar in New York City. This timeless cocktail combines warm and aromatic cognac with dashes of bitters and sweet syrup for a legendary blend.
40 ml Hennessy V.S.O.P
5 ml Simple Syrup (1:1, sugar and water combined over heat)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: Orange twist
Drop bitters into an Old-Fashioned glass filled with ice cubes.
Add a splash of water and the syrup.
Pour in the Hennessy V.S.O.P slowly.
Garnish with a twist of orange.
Mata Hari
Named after the infamous World War 1 spy, the Mata Hari cocktail is a vibrant concoction that exudes energy, blending sweet and tangy flavors in a shaken, not stirred classic.
45 ml Hennessy V.S.O.P
30 ml Sweet vermouth
20 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Simple syrup
20 ml Pomegranate syrup
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake until well chilled.
Strain into a tumbler and serve immediately.
Chandon Raspberry Basil Crush
A refreshing fusion of basil and raspberries paired with sweet vermouth and Chandon Brut, the Raspberry Basil Crush offers a delightful twist on a classic cocktail.
6 Basil leaves
2 Raspberries
30 ml Sweet Vermouth
90 ml Chandon Brut
Muddle basil and raspberries in a shaker.
Add vermouth and ice.
Shake until well chilled and double strain into a flute.
Garnish with Basil leaves and raspberry.
La Favourite
La Favourite epitomizes elegance with its blend of Cointreau, lemon juice, honey syrup, and Chandon Rosé, offering a sophisticated cocktail experience.
10 ml Cointreau
15 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Honey syrup
75 ml Chandon Rosé
Combine the first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
Shake with cubed ice and strain into a champagne flute.
Top with Chandon Rosé.
The Paloma by Don Julio
The Paloma, a classic tequila cocktail, offers a refreshing blend of grapefruit, soda, and lime, elevated by the smoothness of Don Julio Reposado.
50 ml Don Julio Reposado
20 ml Monin grapefruit syrup
15 ml Fresh lime juice
100 ml Soda
Garnish: Chili salt rim
Prepare a Collins glass with a chili salt rim.
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
Fill completely with ice and shake vigorously.
Strain into the prepared glass and top with soda.
Garnish with a pink grapefruit slice.
Glenmorangie – Original Pumpkin Scotch Latte
The Pumpkin Scotch Latte, crafted with Glenmorangie Original, espresso, spiced pumpkin syrup, and hot milk, offers a cozy blend perfect for autumn and winter indulgence.
50 ml Glenmorangie Original
50 ml Espresso
50 ml Spiced Pumpkin Syrup
100 ml Hot milk
Garnish: Whipped cream and cinnamon dusting
Pour ingredients into a cup.
Stir gently
The Beastie Float – Ardbeg Islay Single Malt
The Beastie Float combines Wee Beastie with lemon juice, pineapple juice, turmeric & cumin syrup, egg white, and Olipop Ginger Lemon Soda for a vibrant and flavorful cocktail experience.
45 ml Wee Beastie
15 ml Lemon Juice
30 ml Pineapple juice
15 ml Turmeric & Cumin Syrup
1 egg white
60 ml Olipop Ginger Lemon Soda
Garnish: 3 drops Peychaud’s bitters
Shake all liquid ingredients (EXCEPT SODA) before adding ice, then shake for dilution with ice.
Fine strain into a Collins glass rinsed with Absinthe & light ice, then fill with soda.
Garnish with 3 drops Peychaud’s bitters.
JGL (Jameson, Ginger Ale, Lime)
JGL offers a refreshing blend of Jameson, ginger ale, and lime, creating a crisp and flavorful cocktail perfect for any occasion.
45 ml Jameson
Ginger Ale (to top)
Lime wedge
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Pour the desired amount of Jameson over the ice.
Top with ginger ale.
Squeeze a lime wedge over the drink and drop it in.
Amalfi Settantacinque by Malfy Gin
Amalfi Settantacinque combines Malfy Con Limone, clementine juice, simple syrup, lemon juice, and Perrier-Jouet NV Brut for a refreshing and citrusy cocktail experience.
25 ml Malfy Con Limone
20 ml Clementine Juice
15 ml Simple Syrup
20 ml Lemon Juice
75 ml Perrier-Jouet NV Brut
Shake the first four ingredients and double strain into a flute.
Top with champagne.
Garnish with a lemon twist and star anise.
The Pinklet by Beefeater
The Pinklet combines Beefeater Pink Strawberry with fresh lime juice and sugar for a vibrant and refreshing cocktail experience.
50 ml Beefeater Pink Strawberry
20 ml Fresh lime juice
10 ml Sugar
Shake ingredients with ice.
Serve straight.
Garnish with a strawberry.
Lillet and Tonic
Lillet and Tonic offers a refreshing blend of Lillet and your choice of bubbles, topped with an assortment of garnishes for a customizable and elegant cocktail.
Lillet (amount to preference)
Bubbles (sparkling water, sparkling wine, or sparkling lemonade)
Garnish: Berries, Cucumber, Citrus Wedge, Mint, Basil, or Thyme
Pour Lillet into a tall wine glass filled with ice cubes.
Add your choice of bubbles.
Garnish with berries, cucumber, citrus wedge, mint, basil, or thyme as desired.