Cocktail Recipes Archive
Southside Recipe
As bright and refreshing as it is classic, the South Side is the perfect cocktail to put our brand new mint plant to the test!
Paper Plane Cocktail Recipe
OK, today we're working with one of my absolute favorites! If you're not familiar with the Paper Plane cocktail, you're in for a real treat. This modern classic is a zesty, equal-parts sipper that balances bittersweet liqueurs with lemon and the boldness of whiskey. ...
Ramos Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Hey, cocktail lovers! Today, Chris shows you how to make the Ramos Gin Fizz, an artful blend of gin, citrus, cream, and fizz that's as creamy as a cloud and as refreshing as a summer breeze. Perfect for the start of spring! With its beautiful foam and zesty lemon...
Bee’s Knees Cocktail
The Bee's Knees cocktail is kind of a hidden gem in the world of mixology-- but today, we're exposing this gin-based drink for what it is: a delicious, honey lemon cocktail that is perfect for any day of the year. This classic cocktail combines the simplicity of gin,...
Screwdriver Cocktail Recipe
The Screwdriver cocktail is one of the easiest mixed drinks to make. With just two primary ingredients—vodka and orange juice—this classic drink is a breeze to make and a pleasure to sip. History of the Screwdriver Drink The origins of the popular...
Hurricane Drink Recipe
What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than with the quintessential New Orleans Cocktail: The Hurricane!
Lemon Drop Martini Recipe
When life hands you lemons, you could make lemonade... or you could take things up a notch and whip up a Lemon Drop Martini. A semi-sweet drink, this delightful cocktail offers delightful tanginess in a glass, perfect for those moments when you feel like branching out...
Boulevardier Cocktail Recipe
This classic cocktail is a bit like a whiskey Negroni – and just as tasty.
French 75
Named after a French WW1 75mm field gun, the French 75 is a delicate looking cocktail that definitely packs a punch!
Batched Margarita Recipe
One of the most popular cocktails in the world, the Margarita is an absolute classic. Traditionally, when making just one single cocktail at a time, it's a basic blend of tequila, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and Cointreau orange liqueur mixed in a cocktail shaker...
Chocolate Martini Recipe
Ah, the Chocolate Martini: The decadent, creamy cocktail typically made of vodka (sometimes even super sweet vanilla vodka), chocolate liqueur, and creme de cacao. It's the queen of dessert cocktails: A chocolate lovers' dream and the pride of restaurants where they...
The Martini: One of the Most Classic Cocktails
James Bond may have preferred his shaken, but the Classic Martini is almost always stirred. Learn how to make the ultimate classic cocktail (stirred, of course!)
Sidecar
This is – almost – the classic Sidecar cocktail… but it’s my favorite recipe and I find it’s just a bit more balanced.
Zombie Cocktail Recipe
What better way to welcome Halloween than with the Zombie cocktail? It's a potent, flavorful concoction that really packs a punch with its complex blend of rum, fruit juices, and spices-- the perfect citrus-forward tiki cocktail. Just don't have more than one, or...
Cosmopolitan Recipe with Grand Marnier
The ever-popular Cosmopolitan cocktail is a delicious and relatively easy cocktail to make at home. It’s usually made with Cointreau or generic triple sec (we definitely recommend Cointreau, if we’re being honest). But what if you only have Grand Marnier in your...
Apple Cider Cocktail Drinks for Fall
The fall is upon us, which means we're heading into the last part of the year already! Personally, it's my favorite season, so I'm super excited for sweaters, holiday get-togethers, and autumn cocktails. Today, Chris shows you how to make three of our favorite fall...
Pisco Sour Recipe
This classic Pisco cocktail is a great example of how egg whites can create a smooth and velvety texture in cocktails.
Gin and Tonic Recipe
The Gin and Tonic-- fondly referred to as a G&T-- is a classic gin cocktail that sure has stood the test of time. Its crisp and refreshing and super easy combination of gin, tonic water, and citrus garnish makes it a go-to choice for cocktail enthusiasts around...
Big Batch Sangria Recipe
Summer is in full swing, so today, Chris is showing you how to make one of the most refreshing drinks you could ask for on a hot summer day: a good ol' fashioned pitcher of Sangria. And yes, we do mean a large format recipe-- perfect for any summer party-- and not...
Tom Collins Recipe
While we’ve made several versions of a Collins (my personal favorite being with cranberries), we’ve never actually done a post on a traditional Tom Collins– the shame! This classic cocktail combines gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water for a refreshing drink.
Ward 8
Surprisingly bright but bitter, this is a tasty way to use orange juice in a non-sweet drink.
Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe
With summer in full swing, it's time for a super refreshing cocktail that marries the light flavor of rum with the fresh flavor of ripe strawberries. The perfect summer drink for a hot day, this shaken Strawberry Daiquiri requires minimal prep time and is absolutely...
Fish House Punch
Don’t worry, The Fish House Punch isn’t made with fish! It’s a 1700’s drink that originated in a pre-Revolutionary Men’s Club – and was supposedly also enjoyed by the one and only George Washington.
Long Island Iced Tea Recipe
Perhaps one of the most famous cocktails (or infamous cocktails, depending on how you look at it) in recent history, the Long Island Iced Tea is a real doozy in terms of alcohol content. This isn't typically the kind of mixed drink we feature on our blog, but let's be...
The Classic Mojito Recipe
The Mojito is a minty classic is just the right level of sweetness – as long as you’re not out of mint, of course!
Daiquiri Recipe
I like to consider the Daiquiri to be the Margarita’s badly behaved brother. They have a lot in common, but this one’s with rum!
Classic Paloma Recipe
We're kicking summer into full gear and bringing you all our favorite hot weather cocktails! Today's delicious cocktail is the Paloma, the perfect tequila cocktail that's an alternative to the Margarita. Brief History of the Paloma The origins of this...
Margarita Recipe with Grand Marnier
A common question we at A Bar Above see come up again and again is this: Can you substitute Grand Marnier for Cointreau? Are they interchangeable? The answers are yes and no. While Cointreau and Grand Marnier aren’t the same style of orange liqueur and...
Classic Mint Julep Recipe
Spring is finally in full effect, and with that comes some of our favorite cocktails! And while Derby day at Churchill Downs racecourse has already passed, it wouldn't be May without a good Mint Julep. Brief History of the Mint Julep This famous classic...
Piña Colada
The Pina Colada is the quintessential summer sipper: sweet, fruity, and boozy. Enjoy by the side of the pool (or anytime you wish you were!)