Lemon Juice
Fresh-squeezed juice from lemons. It’s used in 106 cocktails on Garnish.
Cocktails
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.
Pat O'Brien's Hurricane
A quintessential New Orleans cocktail born of wartime necessity, this potent and deceptively drinkable concoction evolved from a simple three-ingredient sour to a complex, fruit-forward punch.
Trader Vic Zombie
A potent and complex tiki cocktail that simplified and popularized Don the Beachcomber's original secret recipe. Victor Bergeron's more approachable version helped make the Zombie a global staple of Polynesian-themed restaurants.
French 75
A crisp union of gin, lemon, sugar, and Champagne that delivers bracing bubbles with artillery-level snap.
Bourbon Basil Smash
A modern classic that brilliantly marries American whiskey tradition with vibrant, herbaceous character. This descendant of the Gin Basil Smash swaps botanical gin for bourbon's rich vanilla and caramel, creating a refreshing yet complex cocktail.
Gin Basil Smash
A modern classic that showcases vibrant fresh basil with London Dry gin and lemon—intensely aromatic, refreshingly green, and beautifully balanced.
Long Island Iced Tea
Equal parts vodka, gin, rum, tequila and triple sec shaken with lemon and cola for a famously boozy "iced" tea.
Mint Basil Smash
A modern classic that propelled fresh basil into the global cocktail lexicon. This vibrant, herbaceous gin cocktail marries muddled basil with gin, creating a drink that is both refreshingly simple and profoundly flavorful.
New York Sour
Whiskey sour crowned with a red wine float—bourbon or rye, lemon, and simple with a claret cap.
Purple Lemon Drop
A visually striking modern twist on the classic Lemon Drop, combining tropical passion fruit with vanilla sweetness and Empress 1908 Gin's color-changing magic for an Instagram-worthy experience.
Penicillin
Sam Ross's modern classic marries blended Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, lemon and a smoky Islay float for soothing warmth.
Final Ward
A modern equal‑parts masterpiece—rye, Green Chartreuse, maraschino, and lemon in perfect, aromatic balance.
Raspberry Lemon Drop
A vibrant and modern classic that elevates the foundational sweet and sour interplay of the 1970s Lemon Drop with fresh raspberries, creating a visually stunning and deliciously complex cocktail.
Whiskey Sour
A timeless blend of whiskey, lemon, and sugar shaken silky with egg white—template for the entire sour family.
Sidecar
Cognac shaken with Cointreau and lemon, served in a sugar-rimmed coupe for a crisp, elegant sour.
Gold Rush
Bourbon, honey, and lemon. A honey-sweetened whiskey sour that's become a modern classic.
Corpse Reviver #2
Equal parts gin, orange liqueur, aperitif wine and lemon, awakened by an absinthe rinse—Craddock's revitalizing classic.
Jack Rose
Applejack’s signature sour—apple brandy shaken with lemon and real grenadine for a tart, rosy classic.
Tom Collins
Classic gin, lemon, sugar and soda highball—effervescent, citrusy, and named for its Old Tom gin roots.
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.
Blue Moon
An ethereal and enigmatic pre-Prohibition cocktail, a poetic study in floral elegance and citrusy verve. This beautifully balanced gin sour showcases the unique characteristics of violet liqueur.
Paper Plane
Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, and lemon. A modern equal-parts cocktail with perfect balance.
Strawberry Basil Smash
A modern classic cocktail that encapsulates the farm-to-glass ethos of 21st-century craft cocktail culture. A vibrant interplay of sweet strawberries, herbaceous basil, tart citrus, and botanical gin.
Amaretto Sour
Jeffrey Morgenthaler's modernized sour builds cask-strength bourbon into amaretto, lemon and rich syrup for a silky, nutty treat.
Between the Sheets
A Sidecar spin with split base—cognac and light rum shaken with Cointreau and lemon for a bright, potent classic.
Pisco Punch
San Francisco legend—pisco with pineapple syrup and lemon, bright and tropical served up or over ice.
Ramos Gin Fizz
New Orleans' creamy showstopper of gin, citrus, cream, egg white, and orange blossom water shaken to a silky cloud.
Frozen Hurricane
The New Orleans storm turned slushy—rum, passion fruit, citrus, and grenadine blended with ice.
Lemon Drop Martini
A tart-sweet blend of citron vodka, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice shaken icy cold and served with a sparkling sugar rim.
Red Snapper
Gin‑based Bloody Mary—gin with tomato, lemon, and savory seasonings over ice in a celery‑salt rimmed glass.
Trader Vic's Planter's Punch
Trader Vic's definitive version of Planter's Punch - a harmonious blend of bold Jamaican rum, bright citrus, and just enough sweetness to create a refreshingly complex tropical experience.
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.
Clover Club
Pre-Prohibition gin sour colored with raspberry and crowned with a dry-shaken egg white foam.
Scofflaw
Prohibition Paris classic—peppery rye with dry vermouth, lemon, real grenadine, and orange bitters for a crisp, ruby sour.
Army & Navy
A refined gin sour sweetened with almond orgeat and seasoned with Angostura—silky, citrusy, and gently spiced.
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.
Aviation
Hugo Ensslin's sky-hued gin sour of gin, maraschino and crème de violette—lost for decades until the cocktail renaissance brought it soaring back.
Bloody Maria
A tequila take on the brunch staple—reposado tequila with spiced tomato, citrus, and savory seasonings over ice.
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.
French 77
Elderflower sparkling—St‑Germain, lemon, and brut Champagne for a floral, festive aperitif.
Hot Penicillin
The modern classic warmed—Scotch with lemon and honey‑ginger in hot toddy format; optional peaty float.
Muddled Bramble
A modern evolution of Dick Bradsell's 1980s classic, where muddled fresh blackberries elevate the gin sour with vibrant fruit complexity and aromatic depth.
Hurricane
Pat O'Brien's rum-heavy crowd pleaser from New Orleans—equal parts light and dark rum balanced by fresh lemon and lush passion fruit for a dangerously smooth punch.
Pink Lady
A blushing pre‑Prohibition sour—gin and applejack with lemon, real grenadine, and a silky egg‑white foam.
Berry 75
A modern evolution of the French 75 with fresh blackberry syrup and sparkling wine—vibrant, fruit-forward, and elegantly effervescent.
Boston Sour
A whiskey sour with a silky crown—bourbon, lemon, and simple syrup shaken with egg white for a classic foam.
Bramble
Dick Bradsell's 1980s London creation layers dry gin, fresh citrus and rich blackberry liqueur over a mound of crushed ice for a tart, jammy refresher.
French 125
Cognac‑based French 75—cognac, lemon, and sugar topped with brut Champagne for a richer sparkle.
French 95
Bourbon bubbles—whiskey, lemon, and sugar topped with brut Champagne for a richer French 75 variant.
John Collins
The bourbon take on the 19th‑century gin punch from Limmer's Old House—spirit, lemon, sugar and sparkling water built tall and fizzy.
White Lady
Harry MacElhone's gin, Cointreau and lemon sour—creamy with egg white and a benchmark of Prohibition elegance.
Adios Motherf***er (AMF)
A neon cousin of the Long Island—vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and blue curaçao with citrus and lemon‑lime soda.
Fog Cutter
A potent tiki classic—light rum, gin, and brandy shaken with citrus and orgeat, finished with a float of fino sherry.
Midori Sour
Neon 80s icon—Midori melon liqueur shaken with lemon and a touch of soda for lift.
Amaretto Stone Sour
A brunchy amaretto sour variation—amaretto brightened with lemon and fresh orange juice, shaken and served over ice.
Bee's Knees
Prohibition-era gin, lemon, and honey shaken into a bright, velvety sour whose sweetness once softened rough bathtub gin.
Bee's Knees Royale
A sophisticated evolution of the Prohibition classic topped with sparkling wine—transforming the gin, lemon, and honey base into an effervescent celebration.
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.
French 76
Vodka variation on the French 75—vodka, lemon, and sugar topped with brut Champagne for a crisp, modern sparkle.
Ginger Gold Rush
A spicier Gold Rush—bourbon shaken with ginger‑honey syrup and lemon.
Long Beach Iced Tea
A cranberry‑tinted LIIT—vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon and cranberry over ice.
Vodka Collins (Joe Collins)
A crystalline, effervescent highball representing the mid-20th century ascendance of vodka, offering a cleaner, more neutral canvas than the gin-based Tom Collins.
Cucumber Collins
A garden Collins—gin, lemon, and syrup shaken with muddled cucumber and lengthened with soda.
Lavender Lemon Drop
A floral lemon drop—vodka, lemon, and lavender syrup shaken and served in a sugar‑rimmed glass.
Berry Monkey
A modern whisky sour featuring Monkey Shoulder Scotch with berry preserves and orange bitters—fruity, smooth, and perfectly balanced.
Ramos Rum Fizz
A modern adaptation of the legendary Ramos Gin Fizz, substituting gin's botanical structure for rum's diverse sugarcane notes while maintaining the luxurious, cloud-like texture.
Boston Sidecar
A split‑base Sidecar—cognac meets light rum with Cointreau and lemon for a brighter, tropical‑tinged classic.
Clover Leaf
The mint‑topped cousin of the Clover Club—gin, lemon, raspberry syrup and egg white crowned with a mint leaf.
Grapefruit Bee’s Knees
A citrusy riff—gin, grapefruit and lemon juices with honey syrup, shaken bright.
Juan Collins
Tequila Collins—blanco tequila, lemon, and sugar lengthened with soda over ice.
Scorpion
Trader Vic–era tiki classic—light rum and Cognac shaken with orange, lemon, and orgeat, served tall over crushed ice with a lush mint crown.
Apple Strudel Martini
A modern dessert cocktail capturing the essence of Viennese strudel with vanilla vodka, apple liqueur, and cinnamon—a liquid pastry experience.
Appletini
A neon-green vodka martini flavored with sour apple schnapps – sweet, tart, and playful.
Blue Lady
A colorful cousin of the White Lady—gin, blue curaçao, and lemon shaken frothy with optional egg white.
Bramble Royale
A celebratory Bramble—gin, lemon, and crème de mûre topped with dry Champagne for a sparkling blackberry fizz.
Brandy Sour
A smooth, citrusy sour—brandy shaken with lemon, simple syrup, and optional egg white for a velvety cap.
Colonel Collins
A bourbon Collins—whiskey, lemon, and sugar lengthened with soda over ice.
Autumn Bramble
A seasonal spin on the Bramble—gin, lemon, and blackberry with a touch of allspice for fall warmth.
Brandy Collins
Brandy, lemon, and sugar lengthened with sparkling soda—an elegant, effervescent Collins variation.
Casino
An elegant gin sour with maraschino and lemon—bright, botanical, and subtly cherry-kissed.
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.
Whiskey Smash
A quintessential American cocktail that marks a pivotal point in mixed drink evolution. This vibrant and refreshing libation bridges the Mint Julep and Whiskey Sour, embodying 19th-century innovation with its masterful balance of sweet, sour, and strong, elevated by the aromatic lift of fresh mint.
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.
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.
Caramel Apple Martini
A decadent autumn cocktail capturing nostalgic caramel-apple flavors in sophisticated liquid form – sweet, crisp, and comforting.
Spiced Berry Sparkler
A contemporary cocktail that fuses ripe berries with warming spices and effervescent sparkle, embodying the farm-to-glass movement with seasonal ingredients and artisanal preparation.
Texas Tea
The bigger, bolder, bourbon-fueled cousin of the Long Island Iced Tea. With six spirits and a fresh sour mix, it epitomizes the 'everything is bigger in Texas' philosophy while maintaining surprising balance when crafted with quality ingredients.
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.
Casino Royale
A sophisticated gin cocktail with maraschino liqueur and lemon juice – elegant, complex, and refined like its namesake casino.
Non-Alcoholic Lemonade Spritz
A modern temperance beverage that marries the timeless appeal of fresh lemonade with the effervescent sophistication of the classic Italian spritz, featuring fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and sparkling mineral water.
Sea Breeze Cooler
The original Sea Breeze from the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book—a complex gin-based cooler with apricot brandy, lemon juice, and grenadine, topped with sparkling water.
Clarified Hurricane
A sophisticated interpretation of the New Orleans classic using milk washing to create crystal clarity while preserving the rum and passion fruit essence.
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.
Broken Plane
A darker, more complex cousin to the Aviation that adds Cynar and Amaro to create a bittersweet cocktail evoking the melancholy of grounded flights and mechanical failures.
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.
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.
Ferri's Paradise
A modern, more balanced iteration of the historic Paradise cocktail, with an elevated amount of lemon juice to brighten the flavor profile.
Frozen Penicillin
A refreshing frozen delight, transforming Sam Ross's revered Scotch sour into a playful yet masterful slushy.
Frozen Ramos Fizz
A modern, textural reinterpretation of the iconic New Orleans classic, the Ramos Gin Fizz, transformed into a dense, chilled, sorbet- or slushy-like consistency.
Hot Gold Rush
The warm incarnation of the modern classic, the Gold Rush, a sophisticated and comforting toddy with bourbon, honey, and lemon.
Huckleberry Sparkler
A modern cocktail that captures the spirit of the American Northwest, celebrating the uniquely sweet-tart flavor of the wild huckleberry.
Lavender Bee's Knees
A modern classic that elevates the Prohibition-era Bee's Knees with the aromatic allure of lavender, showcasing the beautiful synergy between botanical gin, tart lemon, sweet honey, and herbal lavender.