Spicy Flavor
Cocktails featuring Spicy notes.
Bourbon Penicillin
A significant variation of the modern classic Penicillin, substituting bourbon for Scotch whisky. This swap creates a more approachable yet equally complex drink, trading smoky and peaty notes for the sweeter, fuller-bodied profile of bourbon.
Sazerac
Rye, sugar, Peychaud's bitters, and an absinthe rinse compose this potent, aromatic New Orleans standard.
Spicy Margarita
A modern classic that elevates the beloved Margarita with a piquant kick, perfectly balancing the tartness of lime, the sweetness of orange liqueur, and the fiery warmth of fresh jalapeño.
Penicillin
Sam Ross's modern classic marries blended Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, lemon and a smoky Islay float for soothing warmth.
Bourbon Vieux Carré
A timeless New Orleans classic that beautifully encapsulates the city's multicultural heritage. This sophisticated cocktail masterfully blends American rye whiskey, French cognac and Bénédictine, Italian sweet vermouth, and Creole bitters for a harmonious and richly layered experience.
Brooklyn
Rye, dry vermouth, maraschino, and bitter orange liqueur—a pre‑Prohibition Manhattan cousin with floral funk and Picon‑style bite.
Mexican Mule
Tequila bucks the Moscow Mule template—earthy agave, zesty lime and fiery ginger beer over ice in a frosty copper mug.
Mezcal Mule
A bold and smoky reinterpretation of the classic Moscow Mule, where complex mezcal transforms this refreshing ginger beer highball into a contemplative craft cocktail experience.
Michelada
Spicy Mexican lager refresher—lime, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and a salted rim topped with cold beer.
Bloody Mary
Vodka and tomato juice with spices. The ultimate brunch cocktail with endless garnish possibilities.
Boulevardier
A whiskey-laced cousin of the Negroni that blends bold American bourbon with bitter Campari and sweet vermouth for a warming, ruby-hued sipper.
Perfect Manhattan
The pinnacle of cocktail balance, splitting vermouth between sweet and dry styles to achieve sophisticated equilibrium between whiskey's spice and vermouth's complexity.
Red Snapper
Gin‑based Bloody Mary—gin with tomato, lemon, and savory seasonings over ice in a celery‑salt rimmed glass.
Spicy Mexican Mule
A vibrant riff on the Moscow Mule that brilliantly marries the fiery kick of chili heat with the earthy notes of tequila and the sharp, sweet spice of ginger beer.
Trinidad Sour
A modern classic that boldly features Angostura bitters as its base, balanced with orgeat syrup and lemon juice for a surprisingly harmonious and complex drink.
Scofflaw
Prohibition Paris classic—peppery rye with dry vermouth, lemon, real grenadine, and orange bitters for a crisp, ruby sour.
Bee Sting
A spicy modern interpretation of the Bee's Knees with gin, lemon, honey, and Ancho Reyes chile liqueur—sweet, sour, and fiery heat in perfect balance.
Bloody Maria
A tequila take on the brunch staple—reposado tequila with spiced tomato, citrus, and savory seasonings over ice.
Bourbon Bastard
A bourbon-centric interpretation of the classic Suffering Bastard, a legendary hangover cure born in World War II Cairo. This potent and restorative cocktail balances bourbon, gin, lime, bitters, and ginger beer in a complex interplay of spirits and refreshing elements.
Old Pal
A bracing Negroni cousin—rye, dry vermouth, and Campari in equal parts for a spicy, bone‑dry aperitivo.
Spicy Tommy's
The Tommy's Margarita with a kick—blanco tequila, fresh lime, agave nectar, and muddled jalapeño for clean heat.
Bourbon and Famous
A theoretical but compelling variation of the modern classic Naked and Famous, substituting bourbon for mezcal to create a rich, warming cocktail with notes of caramel, spice, herbs, and a bittersweet citrus finish.
Brown Russian
A compelling member of the 'Russian' cocktail family that represents a divergence from its more famous siblings. This variation transforms the simple Black Russian into a more refreshing and nuanced long drink by adding spicy ginger ale for effervescence and complexity.
Dark and Stormy
Trademark Bermudan highball of Gosling's Black Seal rum over fiery ginger beer with a squeeze of lime.
Pink Gin & Tonic
A convergence of two British colonial classics—Pink Gin and Gin & Tonic—combining Plymouth gin with Angostura bitters and premium tonic for a sophisticated, spicy-sweet highball with a rosy hue.
Rye Boulevardier
A sophisticated defiance of the classic Negroni, featuring assertive rye whiskey balanced by the bittersweet complexity of Campari and rich sweet vermouth.
Spicy Oaxaca Old Fashioned
A masterful evolution of Phil Ward's Oaxaca Old Fashioned, introducing calculated heat that elevates the cocktail's smoky, agave-forward soul with a thrilling complex spice.
Bloody Caesar
Canada's take on the Bloody Mary using Clamato juice for a briny, savory brunch staple.
Oriental
A sophisticated pre-Prohibition cocktail representing the intersection of American whiskey tradition and early 20th century's global cocktail culture. The elegant balance of spicy rye, rich sweet vermouth, bright orange curaçao, and tart lime creates a complex yet refreshing flavor profile.
Sunny and Stormy
A modern, vibrant riff on the classic Dark 'n' Stormy, trading deep spice for bright citrus. This contemporary cocktail combines aged rum with fresh pink grapefruit, lime, ginger syrup, and ginger beer for a refreshing, sunny twist.
Virgin Mary
A savory, spice-laced take on the classic Bloody Mary without the booze.
Ward Eight
Boston's most significant contribution to classic cocktail canon, a robust and nuanced riff on the Whiskey Sour. This testament to Gilded Age political history balances the spicy character of rye whiskey against bright citrus and the subtle complexity of real pomegranate grenadine.
Suffering Bastard
Gin, brandy, lime and ginger ale built as a bracing hangover remedy in WWII Cairo that later migrated into tiki lore.
Ginger Beer Fizz
Zesty ginger beer brightened with lime and a hint of sweetness.
Spicy Cucumber Cooler
A modern classic embodying the garden-to-glass movement, featuring the dynamic interplay between cooling cucumber and piquant jalapeño heat in a refreshingly complex tequila cocktail.
Ward 8
Boston's most significant contribution to classic cocktail canon - a robust whiskey sour elevated by orange juice and the sweet, ruby kiss of grenadine. Born from 19th-century political machinations, it's both refreshingly tart and subtly complex.
Spicy Lemon Drop
A modern evolution of the classic Lemon Drop that transforms the original's straightforward sweet-sour profile into a complex interplay of tart, sweet, and heat through chile-infused vodka.
Sex on Fire
A potent and evocative cocktail that transforms the Sex on the Beach with the fiery introduction of cinnamon whisky, creating a sweet and spicy party drink.
Shirley Temple Black
The sophisticated, adult evolution of the beloved non-alcoholic classic, elevated with dark rum while maintaining the familiar sweet and effervescent profile.
Vampiro
A uniquely Mexican cocktail that offers a captivating blend of savory, sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, setting it apart from its more famous cousin, the Bloody Mary.
Whiskey Buck
A foundational cocktail that marries the robust character of whiskey with the spicy effervescence of ginger beer and bright citrus acidity. This versatile and enduring template showcases the spirit's complexity while remaining refreshingly accessible.
Dark 'n' Stormy
A highball cocktail from Bermuda, made with Gosling's Black Seal Rum and ginger beer. It is one of the few cocktails protected by a registered trademark.
Donald Sutherland
Canada's answer to the classic Rusty Nail, substituting Scotch with the distinctively spicy and smooth character of Canadian rye whisky.
Frozen Penicillin
A refreshing frozen delight, transforming Sam Ross's revered Scotch sour into a playful yet masterful slushy.
Mai Tai Swizzle
The complex, grapefruit-driven, and historically significant forerunner to the more famous Trader Vic's Mai Tai, created by the father of tiki culture, Donn Beach.