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Classic Daytime Cocktails

Lively cocktails made for daytime delight.

Bloody Mary Tito's Handmade Vodka
Bloody Mary
Time 6-7 min
Difficulty Medium
Glass Highball

Ingredients

  • Celery salt
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • 1 lime wedge
  • 2 oz Tito's Handmade Vodka
  • 4 oz tomato juice
  • 2 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
Garnish: lime wedge, celery stalk

Coat the rim of a pint glass with celery salt and fill with ice. In a shaker, squeeze lemon and lime wedges, then add vodka, tomato juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire, black pepper, smoked paprika, and a pinch of celery salt. Shake gently, strain into the glass, and garnish with a lime wedge and celery stalk.

Customize the spice level to your liking by adjusting the Tabasco and smoked paprika. For an extra kick, add a splash of pickle juice or a dash of horseradish!
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Paloma Ocho Plata Tequila
Paloma
Time 2-3 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Highball

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Ocho Plata Tequila
  • 1/2 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 4 oz chilled grapefruit soda
  • A pinch of salt
Garnish: lime wheel

Add tequila, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to your glass. Fill it up with ice, then pour in the grapefruit soda while giving it a gentle stir to mix everything together. Top with a lime wheel, and you’re all set!

Swap tequila for mezcal for a smoky twist! Mezcal’s bold, earthy flavor pairs perfectly with citrusy grapefruit soda, adding depth to this simple cocktail. Take it further by rimming the glass with sal de gusano (worm salt) for an earthy, spicy kick!
Ocho Plata Tequila
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Aperol Spritz Aperol
Aperol Spritz
Time 3 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Wine

Ingredients

  • 3 oz Prosecco
  • 2 oz Aperol
  • 1 oz club soda
Garnish: orange slice

Pour the Prosecco, Aperol, and club soda into a wine glass with ice, then give it a stir. Pop an orange slice on top to finish it off.

Use large, clear ice cubes to keep the drink cold without diluting it too quickly. For a touch of elegance, twist the orange slice slightly before garnishing to release its oils and aroma.
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Balance in Cocktails

A great cocktail is all about balancing sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and aromatics. Here’s how to master the blend.

Balances sour and bitter flavors, adding depth and richness.

Sources for Sweetness
  • Syrups: Simple syrup, honey syrup, agave nectar, maple syrup, grenadine
  • Liqueurs: Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Amaretto, Chambord, St-Germain, Crème de Cassis
  • Fruits: Muddled berries, pineapple juice, mango puree, passionfruit juice, pear nectar
  • Other: Sweet vermouth, fortified wines (e.g., sherry, Port), coconut cream, orgeat
Pro tip Pro Tip

Cocktail too strong or sharp? Add sweetness to smooth things out. Maple syrup pairs beautifully with aged spirits, while agave syrup complements tequila and mezcal.

How much sweetness? Start small and taste as you go. Lighter spirits like gin or vodka might need a touch more sweetness to shine compared to bold-flavored spirits.

Adds complexity and ties flavors together, balancing sweetness.

Sources for Bitterness
  • Cocktail bitters: Angostura, Peychaud’s, orange bitters, chocolate bitters
  • Amari: Campari, Aperol, Fernet-Branca, Cynar, Montenegro, Amaro Nonino
  • Herbal liqueurs: Chartreuse, Benedictine, Jägermeister
  • Other: Coffee, cacao nibs, hops-infused syrups, grapefruit peel, gentian root
Pro tip Pro Tip

Cocktail too sweet? Add a few dashes of bitters for balance. Angostura pairs well with whiskey, while orange bitters brighten up gin or vodka.

Looking to enhance your spirit of choice? Pair gin with herbal liqueurs for a crisp edge, or match tequila with earthy amari like Cynar for a layered finish.

Adds brightness and contrast, cutting through sweetness and richness.

Sources for Acidity
  • Citrus juices: Lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit
  • Vinegar-based shrubs: Apple cider vinegar shrub, berry shrub
  • Fruits: Tart cherries, pineapple, cranberry, passionfruit
  • Other: Kombucha, citrus soda
Pro tip Pro Tip

Cocktail feeling too rich? Lemon or lime juice brightens heavier spirits like Cognac or mezcal, while orange juice offers a softer contrast for vodka or gin cocktails.

Too much acidity? Use grapefruit juice or a vinegar-based shrub to add complexity without overwhelming the spirit.

Enhances the sensory experience through smell and visual appeal.

Sources for Aromatics
  • Garnishes: Citrus peels (lemon, orange, grapefruit), fresh herbs (mint, basil, rosemary), edible flowers, chili slices
  • Infusions: Smoked rosemary, toasted cinnamon sticks, vanilla pods, ginger slices
  • Mists: Absinthe spray, orange blossom water, rose water, lavender spray
  • Other: Grated nutmeg, star anise, dehydrated citrus wheels, cracked black pepper
Pro tip Pro Tip

Elevate the aroma! Citrus peels like orange or lemon add fresh bursts to drinks from vodka Martinis to Tequila-based Palomas.

What garnish works best? Herbal sprigs, like rosemary, bring out gin’s botanical essence, while smoked cinnamon highlights the deep caramel notes in rum.

Happy Hour Sips

Light, bright, and perfect for easygoing vibes.

Espresso Martini Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
Espresso Martini
Time 5 min
Difficulty Medium
Glass Martini

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Ketel One Vodka
  • 1/2 oz Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
  • 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
Garnish: coffee beans

Pour vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup into a shaker with ice, and give it a good shake until it’s nice and chilled. Strain it into a chilled cocktail glass and top it off with 3 coffee beans for garnish.

Shake vigorously to create a creamy foam on top, which is the hallmark of a great Espresso Martini. Use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor and aroma!
Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
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Negroni Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Negroni
Time 3-4 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Rocks

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
Garnish: orange peel

Pour the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass with ice, and give it a good stir until it’s nice and chilled. Strain it into a rocks glass over a big ice cube, and finish it off with a twist of orange peel for garnish.

Tweak the classic 1:1:1 Negroni ratio to suit your taste. Add more gin for a stronger, drier profile, vermouth for a sweeter, smoother sip, or Campari for bold, bitter intensity. Adjust by ½ oz at a time, tasting as you go. Balance is key, but it’s your call!
Tanqueray London Dry Gin
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Mojito Flor de Caña 4 Year Extra Seco
Mojito
Time 4-5 min
Difficulty Medium
Glass Highball

Ingredients

  • 3-5 mint leaves
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz Flor de Caña 4 Year Extra Seco white rum
  • 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Club soda
Garnish: mint sprig, lime wheel

Gently muddle the mint with the simple syrup in a shaker. Add the rum, lime juice, and some ice, then give it a quick shake. Strain everything into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top it off with club soda, then garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.

Give the mint sprig a quick slap on the back of your hand before garnishing—this helps release the oils and makes it smell even better.
Flor de Caña 4 Year Extra Seco
$15.99

Nightcaps

Deep, bold drinks for a smooth unwind.

Sidecar Courvoisier VSOP Cognac
Sidecar
Time 4-5 min
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ parts Courvoisier VSOP
  • ¾ part lemon juice 
  • ¾ part triple sec
Garnish: lemon peel

Combine all ingredients in a shaker, then add ice. Shake well and fine strain the mixture into a Coupe or Nick & Nora glass. Finish by garnishing with a large lemon peel.

Chill your glass beforehand for a crisp, refreshing sip. For extra flavor, rub lemon peel around the rim before garnishing to boost the citrus aroma.
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Old Fashioned Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey
Old Fashioned
Time 3 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Rocks

Ingredients

  • 2 parts Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1/4 part simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: orange twist

Combine bourbon and syrup in a mixing glass with ice. Toss in two dashes of bitters and stir for about 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute it ever so slightly. Pour it over ice into a rocks glass, then finish it off with an orange twist for garnish.

Use larger ice cubes to stir your cocktail for better chilling and less dilution. Bigger cubes melt slower, so your drink stays balanced and tasty without getting too watered down.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey
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Sweet Vermouth Martini Dolin Rouge Vermouth
Sweet Vermouth Martini
Time 3 min
Difficulty Easy
Glass Martini

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 oz Sipsmith London Dry Gin
  • 1/2 oz Dolin Rouge Vermouth
  • 1 dash orange bitters
Garnish: lemon twist or cherry

Pour the gin, vermouth, and orange bitters into a mixing glass with ice. Stir it well until it’s nice and super cold. Then, strain it into a chilled cocktail glass and finish it off with a lemon twist for garnish or a cherry for a sweeter finish.

The addition of sweet vermouth makes this spin on a Classic Martini richer and slightly sweeter than the classic dry version. If you prefer a drier profile, reduce the vermouth to 1/4 oz.
Dolin Rouge Vermouth
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