Bitters
Concentrated aromatic flavorings for cocktails. It’s used in 84 cocktails on Garnish.
Cocktails
Bourbon Manhattan
A cornerstone of classic American cocktails, this sophisticated and spirit-forward libation elegantly balances the sweetness and spice of bourbon with the herbaceous complexity of sweet vermouth and the aromatic punctuation of bitters.
Old Fashioned
The primordial cocktail—whiskey, sugar, bitters, and water—showcasing the base spirit in its purest, most aromatic form.
Manhattan
The quintessential whiskey cocktail—rye, vermouth and bitters in perfect harmony—serving as the template for a whole family of spirit-forward drinks.
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
Reposado tequila meets smoky mezcal, agave and bitters for Phil Ward's modern agave spin on the Old Fashioned.
Old Cuban
A modern classic—aged rum, lime, mint, and Angostura bitters shaken and topped with brut Champagne.
Sazerac
Rye, sugar, Peychaud's bitters, and an absinthe rinse compose this potent, aromatic New Orleans standard.
1934 Zombie
The original Donn Beach Zombie with gold Puerto Rican rum, dark Jamaican rum, and 151-proof Demerara rum—the authentic recipe that launched the tiki craze.
Black Manhattan
A modern classic swapping sweet vermouth for Averna amaro—rye, Averna, and bitters stirred silky cold for a brooding, bittersweet sipper.
Mezcal Old Fashioned
Smoky old fashioned—mezcal stirred with agave nectar and bitters over a large cube.
Champagne Cocktail
A timeless sparkling classic—Angostura‑soaked sugar cube topped with brut Champagne and a lemon twist.
Rob Roy
The Scotch Manhattan—blended Scotch, sweet vermouth, and bitters stirred silky cold with a cherry garnish.
Black Magic
The legendary Mai-Kai Tiki cocktail featuring dark rums, tropical juices, and coffee—a complex, powerful creation representing the pinnacle of Polynesian Pop culture.
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.
Don the Beachcomber's Planter's Punch
Donn Beach's 1937 masterpiece that transformed the rustic Jamaican punch into a complex tiki classic with three distinct rums, falernum, grenadine, and Angostura bitters.
Peruvian (Pisco Sour)
Peru's national cocktail and masterful blend of pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, crowned with aromatic bitters. A harmonious fusion of indigenous heritage and international influence.
Pisco Sour
Peru's frothy national cocktail blending grape brandy, lime, sugar, and egg white with a bitters finale.
1950 Zombie
Donn Beach's simplified home version of the Zombie from his 1950 'Barbecue Chef' book—more approachable yet still potent with a dramatic 151 rum float.
Bijou
A Gilded‑Age jewel: gin, sweet vermouth, and Green Chartreuse stirred with orange bitters—herbal, aromatic, and spirit‑forward.
Planter's Punch
Dark rum punch with citrus and spice—the Caribbean's signature party drink.
Queen’s Park Swizzle
Trinidad classic—demerara rum swizzled with mint, lime, and demerara syrup over crushed ice with Angostura bitters.
Vieux Carré
Walter Bergeron's New Orleans classic blends rye, cognac, sweet vermouth and Bénédictine with dual bitters for a silky, spirit-forward 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.
PKNY
A defiant evolution of the Painkiller born from a trademark lawsuit, featuring a complex blend of three rums, acid-adjusted orange juice, and modern mixology techniques for superior balance and depth.
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.
50/50 Martini
Equal parts gin and dry vermouth with a dash of orange bitters—silky, aromatic, and lower proof.
Scofflaw
Prohibition Paris classic—peppery rye with dry vermouth, lemon, real grenadine, and orange bitters for a crisp, ruby sour.
Singapore Sling
Raffles Hotel's iconic rosy gin punch—layering cherry brandy, Bénédictine, citrus, and pineapple for a frothy tropical sling.
Army & Navy
A refined gin sour sweetened with almond orgeat and seasoned with Angostura—silky, citrusy, and gently spiced.
Three Dots and a Dash
Donn Beach's WWII tribute—rhum agricole and Demerara rum layered with falernum, allspice dram, citrus, honey, and a dash of bitters, served tall over crushed ice.
Widow's Kiss
A potent and evocative cocktail from the Gilded Age, a complex marriage of robust apple brandy and two of the world's most enigmatic herbal liqueurs: Bénédictine and Yellow Chartreuse.
47 Degrees North
A sophisticated variation of the Alaska cocktail with blanc vermouth that softens the gin and Yellow Chartreuse for a more approachable profile—a modern craft cocktail masterpiece.
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.
Brandy Crusta
Joseph Santini’s 1850s New Orleans showpiece—cognac with curaçao, maraschino, lemon, and bitters served in a sugar‑crusted glass lined with a grand lemon peel.
Japanese Cocktail
Jerry Thomas classic—cognac with orgeat and bitters stirred and served with a lemon twist.
Pegu Club #2
A definitive gin sour from the twilight of the British Empire, perfectly balanced and bracingly tart with botanical complexities of gin, bright lime, orange curaçao, and aromatic bitters.
Planter's Punch
The authentic Jamaican formula following the classic 'one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak' rhyme, featuring quality Jamaican rum, demerara syrup, and aromatic allspice dram for the true Caribbean experience.
Top Shelf Alaskan
The pinnacle expression of the classic Alaskan cocktail, featuring premium high-proof London Dry gin, Yellow Chartreuse, and orange bitters. This spirit-forward masterpiece showcases the art of balance in pre-Prohibition cocktail culture.
Brandy Old Fashioned
Wisconsin's state cocktail—brandy, sugar, and bitters built over ice, often finished 'sweet' or 'sour' with soda.
Corn 'n' Oil
Barbadian classic—blackstrap rum with falernum and a dash of bitters over ice.
Right Hand
A Negroni reimagined with aged rum and a dash of mole bitters—warming, chocolatey spice over a bittersweet backbone.
Pegu Royale
A modern, effervescent twist on the classic Pegu Club cocktail, elevating the original gin-based sour with Champagne to create a celebratory and more complex libation.
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.
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.
Tropical Fruit Punch
A vibrant rum punch celebrating the golden age of punch with tropical fruit juices, following the classic 'one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak' formula.
Chilcano
Peruvian highball—pisco, lime, and ginger ale over ice with a dash of bitters for a bright, snappy refresher.
Berry Monkey
A modern whisky sour featuring Monkey Shoulder Scotch with berry preserves and orange bitters—fruity, smooth, and perfectly balanced.
Perfect Martini
Not just a well-made cocktail, but a specific variation that bridges Sweet and Dry Martinis with equal parts of both vermouths, creating sophisticated balance and complexity.
Gin Old Fashioned
A botanical take on the template—gin stirred with sugar and bitters over a large cube.
Pegu Club
A zesty gin sour from the British colonial club in Rangoon, balancing citrus, bitters, and orange liqueur.
Alaska
A silky, spirit-forward gin cocktail where honeyed Yellow Chartreuse and citrus bitters create an aromatic, golden Martini sibling.
Dying Bastard
Amped Suffering Bastard—gin and brandy with added bourbon, lime, bitters, and ginger beer.
Martinez
The 19th‑century bridge between Manhattan and Martini—Old Tom gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino and bitters stirred silky cold.
Tuxedo
A late-19th-century martini offshoot with dry vermouth, a touch of maraschino, and aromatic absinthe and bitters.
Hardly Wallbanger
A drier Wallbanger—vodka, orange juice, bitters, and a restrained Galliano float.
Casino
An elegant gin sour with maraschino and lemon—bright, botanical, and subtly cherry-kissed.
Dead Bastard
The boozy apex—Suffering Bastard with added bourbon and rum, lime, bitters, and ginger beer.
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.
Rum Fruit Punch
The foundational template for mixed drinks, following the classic Caribbean formula of 'One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak' with rum as the backbone.
Spiced Jungle Bird
A contemporary evolution of the Malaysian Jungle Bird that introduces warming spices like cinnamon, allspice, and clove, creating a complex interplay of bitter, sweet, tropical, and spiced notes perfect for both summer and cooler evenings.
Suffering Bastard
Gin, brandy, lime and ginger ale built as a bracing hangover remedy in WWII Cairo that later migrated into tiki lore.
Sandy Collins
The Scottish adaptation of the classic Collins - a refreshing long drink that marries blended Scotch whisky with lemon, sugar, and soda for an approachable introduction to the nuanced world of Scotch.
Francophile Martini
A sophisticated French twist on the classic Martini, marrying botanical French gin with Dolin Dry vermouth and Esprit de June's ethereal grape flower essence for an elegant aperitif.
Kyoto Flyer
A sophisticated Japanese-American classic that elegantly showcases Japanese whisky with floral maraschino, bright yuzu, and aromatic orange bitters—capturing the cultural exchange of mid-century Kyoto.
Rum Old Fashioned
A masterful intersection of classic cocktail simplicity and the rich, diverse world of sugarcane spirits, showcasing rum's rightful place among great sipping spirits.
Spiced Virgin Mojito
A sophisticated non-alcoholic evolution of the classic Cuban Mojito, elevated with warming spices that create a complex, aromatic experience perfect for mindful drinking.
Turf Club
A sophisticated gin cocktail that bridges the gap between the sweeter Martinez and the drier Martini, featuring complex aromatics from maraschino liqueur and absinthe.
Violette Casino
A sophisticated modern classic that bridges the gap between the Casino and Aviation cocktails, combining Old Tom gin, maraschino liqueur, and a whisper of crème de violette for elegant complexity.
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.
Straits Sling
The sophisticated, spirit-forward progenitor to the Singapore Sling. A dry, botanically-driven cocktail representing early 20th-century Southeast Asian drinking culture.
Tuxedo #2
A sophisticated Martini variation featuring subtle complexity from maraschino liqueur and an absinthe rinse, representing the elegant cocktail culture of the Gilded Age.
Casino Royale
A sophisticated gin cocktail with maraschino liqueur and lemon juice – elegant, complex, and refined like its namesake casino.
Tuxedo #3
A sophisticated Martini variation distinguished by the addition of fino sherry, which adds unique nutty and saline complexity to this elegant gin cocktail from the Golden Age.
Rum Vieux Carré
A modern adaptation of the classic New Orleans Vieux Carré, substituting aged rum for cognac to create a warmer, sweeter profile that bridges Caribbean and Crescent City influences.
Ichor and Glass
A mythological creation inspired by the golden ichor of the gods, this ethereal cocktail blends cognac with honeyed ambrosia and celestial botanicals for a divine drinking experience.
Nome
A variation of the Alaska cocktail that adds a touch of dry sherry for nutty, saline complexity alongside gin, Yellow Chartreuse, and orange bitters.
Royal Clover Club
An opulent variation of the classic Clover Club that substitutes egg yolk for egg white, creating a rich, velvety texture and luxurious drinking experience.
Cognac Sazerac
The original incarnation of what is arguably America's first cocktail, a cornerstone of classic mixology born in the spirited heart of 19th-century New Orleans.
Dry Casino
A pre-Prohibition cocktail that champions the complex botanicals of gin against the nuanced sweetness of maraschino liqueur and the bright acidity of fresh lemon.
Houla Houla Cocktail
A pre-Tiki tropical gin cocktail, representing a bridge between the classic gin cocktails of the early 20th century and the rise of exotic, fruit-forward drinks.
Jamaican Rum Punch
A cultural cornerstone of Jamaica, this punch follows the simple, memorable rhyme: 'One of Sour, Two of Sweet, Three of Strong, Four of Weak'.
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.
Maracuyá Sour
A vibrant and seductive twist on Peru's national cocktail, the Pisco Sour, showcasing the rich biodiversity of the Amazonian region through its use of passion fruit.
Marguerite
A pivotal moment in cocktail history, representing the crucial evolutionary link between the sweeter gin cocktails of the 19th century and the iconically dry Martini of the 20th.
Mezcal Blood and Sand
A modern, smoky reinterpretation of the contentious Scotch classic, the Blood and Sand, transformed by the complex, layered, and assertive character of mezcal.