Shaken, stirred, muddled, frozen, however you like your cocktails, they should taste like a good time. This is where the classics meet the wild cards, with recipes that are easy enough for beginners and interesting enough for the cocktail snobs.
Bourbon, fresh lemon, sugar, optional egg white. Shaken hard, served on the rocks or up. The simplest, oldest, and most balanced whiskey cocktail.
Gin and dry vermouth, stirred with ice, strained into a chilled glass, finished with a lemon twist or olive. The cocktail that defines all other cocktails.
Gin, lemon juice, sugar, soda water, served tall over ice. The original highball cocktail and the easiest gin drink to nail at home.
Aged rum, white rum, orange curacao, orgeat, fresh lime. Tiki's most famous cocktail, pre-blender era, served over crushed ice with a mint sprig.
Vodka or gin, dry vermouth, olive brine, three olives. The savoury cousin of the classic martini, salty and dry and weirdly addictive.
Gin, lemon, sugar, topped with champagne. Named after a World War One field gun because the drink kicks like one.
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters. Stirred, strained into a coupe, finished with a cherry. The cocktail that defines confidence.
Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth. Built over big ice, garnished with orange. Italy's most-bitter, best-loved aperitivo.
White rum, lime, sugar, mint, soda water. Cuba's national cocktail in a tall glass, properly muddled, no blender involved.
The original cocktail. Whiskey, sugar, bitters, and an orange peel. Four ingredients, no shaker, the drink that started everything.
Vodka, coffee liqueur, cream, ice. Three ingredients, one big rocks glass, the drink The Dude built a personality around.
Vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, shaken hard until foamy. The cocktail that lets you order coffee at 11pm and pretend it is dinner.
A Midwest supper-club classic. Coffee liqueur, half-and-half, and soda water over ice.
A frozen blender cocktail that drinks like a chocolate milkshake with three different liquors hidden inside. Vodka, Kahlua, Baileys, ice cream, blended.
A Prohibition-era classic. Gin, applejack, grenadine, lemon, and egg white shaken into a foamy pink cocktail that drinks like a posh dessert.
Get the recipe for Vodka-Infused Watermelon, a classic summer party trick that’s fun to make and delicious to eat. This guide shows you how to make this boozy, refreshing treat.
Get the recipe for the Squashed Frog Shot, a unique and fun layered shooter that’s perfect for Halloween. This guide shows you how to make this ghoulishly delicious party drink.
Get the recipe for the Jolly Rancher Cocktail, a vibrant and fruity drink that tastes just like the classic candy. This guide shows you how to make this delicious, retro party favorite.
Get the recipe for the Blue Long Island Iced Tea, a vibrant blue cocktail that’s a powerful and fruity twist on the classic. This guide shows you how to make this legendary party drink.
Get the recipe for the Blue Lagoon, a vibrant blue classic cocktail that's a simple and refreshing blend of vodka, blue curaçao, and lemonade. This guide shows you how to make this tropical escape in a glass.
Get the recipe for the Midori Splice, a creamy and tropical cocktail that tastes just like the classic ice cream. This guide shows you how to make this delicious, retro party drink.
Get the recipe for the Fruit Tingle, a fun and colorful cocktail that tastes just like the classic candies. This guide shows you how to make this sweet and fizzy party favorite.
Get the recipe for the Mexican Bulldog, a legendary cocktail that's a brilliant mashup of a frozen margarita and a Mexican beer. This is one part fun, two parts delicious, and perfect for your next fiesta.
Dive into the Bullfrog Cocktail! This guide provides the official recipe for the ultimate high-energy party drink, a potent blend of multiple liquors that’s both delicious and vibrant.
Discover the easy and refreshing Vodka Slime cocktail. This guide provides the simple recipe for a crisp blend of vodka, lemonade, and lime juice that's perfect for a hot day.
Discover the easy and refreshing Vodka Slime cocktail. This guide provides the simple recipe for a crisp blend of vodka, lemonade, and lime juice that's perfect for a hot day.
Get the recipe for Hunch Punch, the legendary party drink that’s equal parts sweet, fruity, and potent. This guide shows you how to make a crowd-pleasing batch for your next gathering.
Get the recipe for the iconic Fluffy Duck Cocktail, a creamy, sweet, and frothy drink that's a true retro classic. This guide covers everything you need to know to master this delicious Advocaat-based cocktail.
Craving a taste of Bourbon Street? This guide delivers the best copycat recipe for the iconic Hand Grenade cocktail, New Orleans' most powerful drink. It's potent, fruity, and perfect for your next party.
Master the art of the creamy Wet Pussy Cocktail. This guide provides the official recipe, expert tips, and all you need to know to make this delicious and sophisticated raspberry-flavored dessert drink at home.
Unleash the Blue Mother Fucker Cocktail! This infamous recipe delivers a vibrant blue, incredibly strong, and flavorful drink. Perfect for making a bold statement at any party or gathering. Get ready to mix and enjoy responsibly!
Unleash the Blue Mother Fucker Cocktail! This infamous recipe delivers a vibrant blue, incredibly strong, and flavorful drink. Perfect for making a bold statement at any party or gathering. Get ready to mix and enjoy responsibly!
Mix the elegant Black Opal Cocktail with our easy, step-by-step recipe! Featuring black vodka and Chambord, this striking dark drink is perfect for impressing guests. Get the full guide!
Sweet, fruity, and exotic the Japanese Sex Cocktail. It's as tropical as a beach getaway and smooth enough to rival your best late-night rendezvous.
Say goodbye to boring beers and sad wine nights. With Cheers Mate, you’ll shake, stir, and sip your way through 100+ cocktails that look amazing, taste better, and won’t require you to sell your soul for obscure ingredients. From backyard BBQs to big nights in, this book is your new drinking buddy.
From basic bar gear to top-shelf tips, discover 100+ drink recipes that are easy, delicious, and guaranteed to make you look like you know what you’re doing, even if you don’t.
✅ Killer cocktails – from Espresso Martinis to cheeky French 75s.
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