Premium Cocktail Ingredients

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119 ingredients found

spirit
40% ABV

Gin

A clear spirit distilled from grain and flavored with juniper berries and other botanicals. The botanical complexity makes gin incredibly versatile in cocktails.

juniper
botanical
citrus
+1
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spirit
45% ABV

Bourbon Whiskey

An American whiskey made primarily from corn and aged in charred oak barrels. Known for its sweet, vanilla, and caramel notes.

vanilla
caramel
oak
+1
Used in 8 cocktails
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liqueur
16% ABV

Sweet Vermouth

A fortified wine flavored with herbs and spices. Sweet vermouth is reddish-brown and adds complexity and sweetness to cocktails.

herbal
sweet
wine
+1
Used in 9 cocktails
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liqueur
24% ABV

Campari

A bright red, intensely bitter Italian liqueur made from herbs, spices, and fruit peels. The secret recipe contains over 60 ingredients.

bitter
citrus
herbal
+1
Used in 6 cocktails
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liqueur
18% ABV

Dry Vermouth

A fortified wine with herbal complexity and minimal sweetness. Essential for martinis and other classic cocktails requiring botanical depth without sugar.

herbal
dry
wine
+1
Used in 5 cocktails
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mixer

Fresh Lime Juice

Bright, tart citrus juice that adds acidity and freshness to cocktails. Always use fresh-squeezed for optimal flavor and color.

citrus
tart
fresh
+1
Used in 28 cocktails
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mixer

Simple Syrup

Equal parts sugar and water dissolved together. The foundation sweetener for countless cocktails, providing clean sweetness without granular texture.

sweet
neutral
clean
Used in 25 cocktails
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spirit
40% ABV

Tequila Blanco

Unaged tequila with pure agave flavors. Clean, bright, and perfect for cocktails where you want the agave character to shine through.

agave
pepper
citrus
+1
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other

Amaretto

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Lemon Juice

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Used in 23 cocktails
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other

Rich Simple Syrup

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other

Egg White

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Used in 6 cocktails
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other

Old Tom Gin

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Used in 4 cocktails
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other

Yellow Chartreuse

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Orange Bitters

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Used in 6 cocktails
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other

Apricot Brandy

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Calvados

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Prosecco

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Used in 3 cocktails
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other

Aperol

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Used in 3 cocktails
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other

Soda Water

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Used in 10 cocktails
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other

Vodka

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Used in 19 cocktails
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other

Sour Apple Schnapps

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other

Maraschino

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Used in 5 cocktails
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other

Creme De Violette

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other

Peach Schnapps

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Used in 3 cocktails
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other

Cranberry Juice

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Used in 8 cocktails
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other

Pineapple Juice

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Used in 9 cocktails
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other

Honey Syrup

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Used in 3 cocktails
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other

Coffee Liqueur

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Used in 4 cocktails
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other

Scotch Whisky

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Cherry Brandy

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Orange Juice

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other

Blue Curacao

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other

Lemonade

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Used in 3 cocktails
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other

Clamato Juice

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Hot Sauce

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Used in 3 cocktails
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other

Worcestershire Sauce

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Used in 2 cocktails
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Celery Salt

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Used in 2 cocktails
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Tomato Juice

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Used in 2 cocktails
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Worcestershire

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Creme De Mure

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Cognac

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Used in 4 cocktails
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other

Creme De Cacao

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Heavy Cream

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Cachaca

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Lime

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

White Sugar

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Raspberry Syrup

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Cointreau

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Used in 5 cocktails
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other

Lillet Blanc

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Absinthe

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Used in 4 cocktails
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other

Citrus Vodka

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Triple Sec

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Used in 4 cocktails
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other

White Rum

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Used in 4 cocktails
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other

Grapefruit Juice

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Dark Rum

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Used in 7 cocktails
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other

Ginger Beer

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Used in 4 cocktails
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other

Olive Brine

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Espresso

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Champagne

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Chambord

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Tonic Water

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Fresh Basil

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Club Soda

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Fernet Branca

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Galliano

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Light Rum

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Used in 4 cocktails
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other

Passion Fruit Syrup

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Green Chartreuse

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Citron Vodka

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Blanco Tequila

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Used in 4 cocktails
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other

Cola

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Orange Curacao

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Orgeat

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Rye Whiskey

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Used in 3 cocktails
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other

Angostura Bitters

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Used in 9 cocktails
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other

Maraschino Liqueur

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Mezcal

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Used in 3 cocktails
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other

Fresh Mint

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Grenadine

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Used in 5 cocktails
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other

Irish Cream

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Cream

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Reposado Tequila

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Agave Nectar

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Cream Of Coconut

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Ol Janx Spirit

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Santraginean Seawater

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Arcturan Mega Gin

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Fallian Marsh Gas

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Qualactin Hypermint Extract

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Algolian Suntiger Tooth

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Zamphuor

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Grapefruit Soda

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Salt

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Amaro Nonino

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Blended Scotch

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Ginger

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Islay Scotch

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Coconut Cream

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Pisco

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Vanilla Vodka

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Passion Fruit Puree

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Passion Fruit Liqueur

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Vanilla Syrup

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Orange Flower Water

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Drambuie

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Peychauds Bitters

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Benedictine

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Mint

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Brandy

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Ginger Ale

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Used in 2 cocktails
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other

Gold Rum

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Iced Tea

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Cucumber Juice

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Limoncello

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Lemon Lime Soda

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Used in 1 cocktail
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other

Berry Puree

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Sparkling Water

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Used in 1 cocktail
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Black Pepper

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Used in 1 cocktail
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