All cocktail recipes are based on classic cocktails. This is where Mixology began, This is when the Shaking started...
Classic cocktails are usually very easy to make with very few basic ingredients. You do not need any knowledge what so ever!
I choose only mixed drink recipes that are perfect for my collection - from Classic Cocktail to the most interesting special signature cocktails, They are just AWESOME!
During my many years of working as a bartender in different places around the globe, I invented many original cocktails inspired by my life experience.
In this Selected Cocktail Collection I share my knowledge with you...
Are you ready?!
I show you how to mix all the greatest cocktails, if you're looking for great new drinks for your bar, or if you are looking to shake something at home (in your kitchen cabinet you probably have more then you need to start mixing...)
Learn the stories behind each drink, it's origin and the people behind it.
Every cocktail in this mixed drink recipes collection is a cocktail that I make for my friends, family, guests and
customers, so you can be sure that these mixed drink recipes do the job!
Just follow my step by step guidance and you will see how easy it is to make these great mixed drink recipes.
My Selected Cocktail Collection
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Alabama Slammer
A drink for those looking for a strong fruity drink, a few of these and your night is set for sure.
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| Ali Babas Alibi - by Alastair (Ali Baba) (Zanzibar, Tanzania) |
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Americano
The Americano is a very classic cocktail, it is one of the first cocktails made with the wonderful Campari. The campari and the vermouth fit perfectly to the club soda. This cocktail is a perfect aperitif (pre-dinner drink). |
Apple Martini (1)
The apple martini cocktail is one of the most beloved mixed drink recipes out there. all you need is vodka, sour apple schnapps or liqueur and apple juice, that's it, now get some ice and shake this tasty drink.
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Apple Martini (2)
The most amazing thing about all apple martini recipes is that they are all super tasty, they suits every occasion and there are very few people out there that will refuse one if offered...
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| Bang's Desire - by Mike (Maryland) |
Bannacolada
This pina colada recipe is a fun cocktail I like making for those who love the classic pina colada but are looking for a twist. |
| Bee J -by Kalyssa (Kalamazoo, MI) |
Bellini
A classic tasty champagne cocktail, so easy and simple! So if it's peaches you like, this is deffinatly the drink for you.
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Blackberry Mojito
An interesting Mojito version...
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Black Russian
It's a classic cocktail, all you need is two ingredients and it's done!
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Bloody Mary
The Bloody Mary is great as an aperitif - a starter, it also upgrades any brunch, and I'll tell you secret, it's great for a hangover, you'll forget you ever drank the night before...
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Blue Cotton Candy Mojito - by Karla quevedo, vacaville, ca, USA
Great Mojito - The California style... |
| Bueno Wayno - by Jack Meade (Gold Coast) |
| Buttered Popcorn -by Aricka Johnson (Sedalia Mo) |
Caipirinha
This drink really gets you moving, dance to the samba rhythm and shake yourself this easy to make drink. One of the most beloved mixed drink recipes ever.
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Caipiroska
People love the caipiroska, it's just like a caipirinha but less strong in flavor. enjoy the "russian" version.
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Caliente
My best tequila cocktail is called the caliente, it's a cocktail I mixed up a few years ago, it became a hit at the bar I was working at that time. check it out...
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Camino Apple - by Kirk Visman, Camino, CA, USA
An apple cocktail - Camino Style... |
Camparito
The camparito is great as an aperitif (pre dinner), but also as an afternoon refreshment, it is bitter sweet and is very refreshing. |
| Chango - by Sian (New Zealand) |
| Cherry Bomb Jello Shot - by Kim (Bogart, GA, USA) |
Chocolate Covered Orange - by Hannah Green, Knoxville, TN
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Chocolate Martini
The chocolate martini is a drink for lovers, make a special evening for the both of you.
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| Clutch Divaz Pazzion -by Clutch Divaz MC (Bronx, NY ) |
Cosmopolitan Martini
You know that trendy martini in the 90's that became classic? The lady's favorite and one of the most beloved mixed drink recipes ever. |
Deadmans Mojito - by Ketion shannon garvey, seattle, washington, USA
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| Dirty French Canadian - by William P Hall (Las Vegas, NV USA) |
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Dry Martini
This drink is perfection at it's best and is the base of all of the mixed drink recipes out there!
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| El Diablo Verde - by Greg (Massachusetts) |
English Mojito - Mohamed (Moe), London, England
This great gin cocktail is based on the Cuban Mojito, it's called an English Mojito and it has aa perfect twist - cucumbers. That's right! Cucumbers! It was sent to me by Moe from London, cheers man!
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| Fabe For Droom - by Facundo (Argentina) |
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French Martini
The French Martini is a popular classic martini cocktail. It contains the elegant French Chambord - a premium black raspberry liqueur, wich balanced the pineapple sourness and gives it the perfect smoothness. |
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Gimlet
Ordering a gimlet in a bar is telling the bartender you've been around, and that you know what you are ordering. it's a rule that the more the drink is simple, the easier it is to mess it up, But you are surely going to make a perfect drink, just follow the steps.
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Ginger Cosmopolitan Martini
The ginger cosmopolitan martini is a great spicy twist to the classic cosmopolitan cocktail. This is a great way to take a classic cocktail and upgrading it to another level. |
Golden Fireball - by Brodie, Cedar Park, USA
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Green Apple Martini
The shiny green color is always fabulous for cocktails it's so interesting color, people just ask for them without asking what they are based on.
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Hazelnut-Whip - P.J. Barcoe, Carlow, Ireland
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Hennessy Mojito -by Caroline, New York, USA
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Hennessy Sidecar - by Caroline, New York, USA
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James Bond Martini
The guy that made this drink famous all over the world. Now you can decide if it should be shaken or stirred.
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Jack & Cocke (with a twist...)
There are many famous and popular whiskey drinks, the most classic of them all is the whiskey and coke. |
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Jazz
If you are looking for an original, new age unique campari cocktail - the "jazz" is the perfect choice! |
JJR - by Harry, halifax, United Kingdom
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Kimono Green Sake - by Nasaga Imoto Tshe, Tokyo, Japan
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Kir Royale
The classic champagne cocktail that everyone loves, it's great before dinner or as a reception drink, you do not need any bar tools or special equipment.
One of the most classic mixed drink recipes ever. |
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Kumquat Mojito
An amazingly unique asian Mojito version...
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Long Island Iced Tea
The best recipe for this head banging drink, it gets you moving in minutes!
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Mai Tai
A refreshing, tropical and easy to make classic cocktail...
One of the most classic mixed drink recipes ever. |
Mai Tai (2)
his mai tai drink recipe is my version to the classic version of the popular mai tai. I take the drink to a more fruity level with a fresh Pineapple...
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Malibu Bay Breeze
The Malibu bay breeze is a popular cocktail on exotic islands and beaches, the flavors from the Malibu liqueur match perfectly with the juices from the pineapple and cranberry.
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| Margaretto - by Carl (Sacramento) |
Margarita
The best margarita recipe after years of searching for the perfect one.
One of the most beloved mixed drink recipes ever. |
| Maui Lava - by Bryan Hufalar (Huntsville, AL) |
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Metropolitan
For that cool feel there is always the metropolitan to start another great night, a few of these and you're all set...
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Midori Sour (classic)
The midori sour is one of those drinks you remember the first time you had one. It has a unique sweet and sour taste that it's become one of the most beloved cocktails around the world.
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Midori Sour (1)
This midori sour recipe is what I believe to the number one version of this great cocktail. It goes with me about ten years now and it's a winner every time.
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Midori Sour (2)
This fruity midori sour drink is a cocktail nobody can refuse. It fits everyone, and if it's a hot summer day you better make two already, it's that good!
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Mimosa
The best and easiest cocktail for a brunch or special breakfast, champagne and orange juice is all you need. One of the most classic mixed drink recipes ever.
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Mint Julep
This is a perfect cocktail, and my favorite to make, you can mix it too! It's very simple and requires very basic ingredients. One of the most coolest mixed drink recipes ever.
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Mint Julep (Bob Dylan's Version)
It turns out that besides being probably the greatest song writer ever, Bob Dylan knows a few things about drinks and drinking... |
| Moment Of Passion - by Steve E (Burlington, Ontario, Canada) |
Mojito
Make Cuba's famous drink, This drink is just amazing! And so simple, all you need is very basic ingredients.
One of the most famous mixed drink recipes ever. |
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Moscow Mule
The "Moscow mule" is the cocktail that started the huge popularity of vodka in the USA during the 1940's. It's a classic! |
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Negroni
The cocktail is a perfect aperitif (pre-dinner drink). The bitterness of the campari and the sweetness of the vermouth combine perfectly with the dryness of the gin. |
| Nikita - by Joe (Los Angeles, CA) |
Old Fashioned
There are many excellent whiskey cocktails, one of my favorite ones is the classic Old Fashioned cocktail.
This is a super tasty bourbon based cocktail.
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| Orange Bomb Jello Shot - by Kim (Bogart, GA) |
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| Par Derriere Mojito -by david (tel aviv) |
| Parrot Bay Delight - by Sarah (East Schodack, NY) |
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Patron Margarita
Patron tequila is one of the most popular, premium and outstanding tequilas out there. I prefer using patron reposado for my premium margaritas, people just adore them...
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Passion Fruit Mojito
A passionate Mojito version...
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Pear Martini
A delicate classic cocktail.
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Pear Mojito
An Elegant Mojito version...
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Pina Colada
The pina colada is a true classic, nothing compares to it when looking for something tropical and creamy. On our family vacations it's all we have, all day long!
One of the most classic mixed drink recipes out there. |
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Pina Colada (virgin)
This virgin pina colada recipe was a big hit last summer in our house and bar. My wife was preagnant so she could not drink, it was very hot, and she was fed up of watching me mix cocktails all day long. So I made her this lovely virgin colada and it's a hit ever since, even after she had our baby... |
Pisco Sour
The Pisco Sour is the national drink of both Peru and Chile, an American explorer influenced by the whiskey sour. The drink became a hit immediately. |
| Purple Piiple (people) Eater -Anonymous |
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| Riptingle - by Jennifer & Jack (England ) |
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Rossie
The Rossie is one of my favorite original recipes. Although it is made with anisette - Ouzo, the anis flavor is not very strong, this makes it very popular everywhere I make it. |
| Sagatibas Red Hot Inverno - Anonymous |
| Sazzels Super Juice - by sarah burgess (Stockport, England, UK ) |
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Sea Breeze
The sea breeze drink is a very cool and simple cocktail, it requires the most basic ingredients and does not require any bar tools. It's very popular on bars on beaches and at summer parties.
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Seven Heaven - by Nasaga Imoto Tshe, Tokyo, Japan
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Shellamy - by Luke, devon, United Kingdom
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Sidecar
This Sidecar recipe is the classic version of a top martini cocktail that was invented at the famous "Harry's Bar" at Paris.
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Singapore Sling
The sling is very tasty, it combines many flavors from the various ingredients, from Benedictine to Angostura aromatic bitters... I like offering it to people asking for a special drink, or for something "old school".
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| Smooth Sailing - (anonymous) |
Sour Apple Martini
The sour apple martini is an upgrade to the classic apple martini, a very popular cocktail that has become extremely popular in the past years.
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| Strawberry Daiquiri - by John (Otago) |
Strawberry Jello Shots
Do you know a party starting with jello shots that did not go wild?! These shots are a sure hit at any party.
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| Sun Burst - by Arthur (North Bergen, New Jersey) |
"Swamp Beer " - Kinl, Manchester, UK
Looks like a slightly muddy green/brown with a beer like head, tastes very refreshing with a subtle hint of chocolate and liquorice, perfect for Halloween or if you like your drinks to look like dishwater.
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Tequila Sunrise
The tequila sunrise is one of the oldest cocktails out there, and it's a simple fun drink, fits any time of the day and loved by all.
One of the most classic mixed drink recipes off all times. |
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| The Krafty Kate - by Michael Taylor (Chicago, IL )
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Tom Collins (classic version)
The tom collins is a very simple drink, but don't let it's simplicity fool you, it's a winner!!!
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Tom Collins (twisted version)
I like adding a twist to classic simple cocktails, it always surprises people and introduces them to new flavors and ideas. In this cocktail, few fresh blueberries or raspberries gave me the twist i was looking for...
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| Tropicism - by Lukas (European) |
"Ume Royale" - Asian Champagne
An Asian Champagne Cocktail, an amazing blend of plum wine, vanilla and champagne. One of the most unique mixed drink recipes ever.
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Waco Kid - by Carrie Hall, SLC, UT
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| Watermelon Bomb Jello Shot - by Kim (Bogart, GA) |
Watermelon Jolly Rancher - by Sabrina Drouin, Rochester, New York, USA
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Watermelon Mojito
Mojito with a twist - the official summer refresher...
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Whiskey Sour
This great drink is great any time of the day, it's delicious and smooth and is loved by many people. Some people have a hard time with straight whiskey, the whisky sour is a great solution for them.
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White Chocolate Martini
If you're looking to go wild, check out the it's one of my most famous signature cocktails.
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White Russian
A classic cocktail, ask jeff bridges - it's "the dudes" favorite...
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