Why does this page exist?
Because people often know the kind of drink they want before they know its exact name. This page is built for that moment.
Strong cocktails with a spirit-forward build
Reach for these when the base spirit should stay in charge instead of disappearing into the mix.
Open this page and you will usually run into bottles and builds like Addison, Miami Vice, Artillery, Damned if you do.
Use this page when the shape of the drink is clear in your head, but the exact recipe name is not.
You will also see the same supporting notes returning - Gin, Vermouth, 151 Proof Rum, Pina Colada Mix, Daiquiri Mix, Sweet Vermouth. That is usually a good sign that the page has a real center of gravity instead of feeling random.
Why this page is worth opening
Open this page and you will usually run into bottles and builds like Addison, Miami Vice, Artillery, Damned if you do.
Use this page when the shape of the drink is clear in your head, but the exact recipe name is not.
You will also see the same supporting notes returning - Gin, Vermouth, 151 Proof Rum, Pina Colada Mix, Daiquiri Mix, Sweet Vermouth. That is usually a good sign that the page has a real center of gravity instead of feeling random.
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60 cocktails
Showing 60 of 60 cocktails. Tighten it if you already know the mood, loosen it if you just want ideas.
4.1
Gin
Addison
Addison is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Vermouth.
EasyStrongLight
4.1
Whiskey
Damned if you do
Damned if you do is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Whiskey, Hot Damn.
MediumStrongLight
4.1
Signature serve
Kurant Tea
Kurant Tea is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Absolut Kurant, Tea, Sugar.
MediumStrongSweet
4.1
Liqueur
Quick F**K
Quick F**K is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Kahlua, Midori Melon Liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
4.1
Vodka
Screwdriver
Screwdriver is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Vodka, Orange Juice.
EasyStrongLight
4.1
Liqueur
Applecar
Applecar is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Applejack, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.
EasyStrongLight
4.1
Liqueur
Campari Beer
Campari Beer is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Lager, Campari.
MediumStrongLight
4.1
Whiskey
H.D.
H.D. is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Whisky, Baileys Irish Cream, Coffee.
EasyStrongBalanced
4.1
Whiskey
Kentucky B And B
Kentucky B And B is a easy alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Bourbon, Benedictine.
EasyStrongLight
4.1
Rum
Lemon Shot
Lemon Shot is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Galliano, Absolut Citron, Lemon.
MediumStrongSweet
4.1
Tequila
Moranguito
Moranguito is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Absinthe, Tequila, Grenadine.
EasyStrongLight
4.1
Gin
Pink Gin
Pink Gin is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Bitters, Gin.
MediumStrongLight
4.1
Brandy
Sol Y Sombra
Sol Y Sombra is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Brandy, Anisette.
MediumStrongLight
4.1
Liqueur
Zima Blaster
Zima Blaster is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Zima, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur.
MediumStrongBalanced
4.1
Gin
Imperial Cocktail
Imperial Cocktail is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Lime Juice, Gin, Aperol.
EasyStrongLight
4.1
Rum
Kool First Aid
Kool First Aid is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with 151 Proof Rum, Kool-Aid.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Tequila
Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal
Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Mezcal, Chocolate Liqueur, Coffee Liqueur.
MediumStrongBalanced
4.0
Liqueur
Lunch Box
Lunch Box is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Beer, Amaretto, Orange Juice.
MediumStrongLight
4.0
Wine & Sparkling
Port Wine Cocktail
Port Wine Cocktail is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Port, Brandy.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Rum
Rum Screwdriver
Rum Screwdriver is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Light Rum, Orange Juice.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Tequila
Tequila Slammer
Tequila Slammer is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Tequila, 7-Up.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Signature serve
Elderflower Caipirinha
Elderflower Caipirinha is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Cachaca, Lime, Elderflower Cordial.
MediumStrongLight
4.0
Rum
Honey Bee
Honey Bee is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with White Rum, Honey, Lemon Juice.
EasyStrongSweet
4.0
Whiskey
Kentucky Colonel
Kentucky Colonel is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Bourbon, Benedictine, Lemon Peel.
MediumStrongLight
4.0
Rum
Lord And Lady
Lord And Lady is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Dark Rum, Tia Maria.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Signature serve
Port And Starboard
Port And Starboard is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Grenadine, Green Creme De Menthe.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Rum
Adam
Adam is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Dark Rum, Lemon Juice, Grenadine.
MediumStrongLight
4.0
Wine & Sparkling
Clove Cocktail
Clove Cocktail is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sweet Vermouth, Sloe Gin, Wine.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Rum
Cuba Libre
Cuba Libre is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Lime, Coca-Cola.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Liqueur
Dirty Nipple
Dirty Nipple is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Kahlua, Sambuca, Baileys Irish Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
4.0
Signature serve
Flander's Flake-Out
Flander's Flake-Out is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sambuca, Sarsaparilla.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Liqueur
Grim Reaper
Grim Reaper is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Kahlua, 151 Proof Rum, Grenadine.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Vodka
Kool-Aid Shot
Kool-Aid Shot is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Vodka, Amaretto, Sloe Gin.
MediumStrongLight
4.0
Signature serve
Mauresque
Mauresque is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Ricard, Orgeat Syrup, Water.
EasyStrongSweet
4.0
Rum
Monkey Wrench
Monkey Wrench is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Bitters.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Liqueur
Nutty Irishman
Nutty Irishman is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Baileys Irish Cream, Frangelico, Milk.
EasyStrongBalanced
4.0
Wine & Sparkling
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Dry Vermouth, Gin, Benedictine.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Brandy
Scooter
Scooter is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Brandy, Amaretto, Light Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
4.0
Liqueur
Turkeyball
Turkeyball is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Wild Turkey, Amaretto, Pineapple Juice.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Vodka
Vodka And Tonic
Vodka And Tonic is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vodka, Tonic Water.
EasyStrongLight
4.0
Vodka
White Russian
White Russian is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Light Cream.
EasyStrongBalanced
4.0
Wine & Sparkling
Ziemes Martini Apfelsaft
Ziemes Martini Apfelsaft is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vermouth, Apple Juice.
EasySpirit-forwardLight
4.0
Brandy
City Slicker
City Slicker is a medium alcoholic cocktail for cozy night in with Brandy, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice.
MediumStrongLight
4.0
Signature serve
Karsk
Karsk is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Coffee, Grain Alcohol.
EasyStrongBalanced
3.9
Rum
Miami Vice
Miami Vice is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with 151 Proof Rum, Pina Colada Mix, Daiquiri Mix.
MediumStrongLight
3.9
Wine & Sparkling
Artillery
Artillery is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sweet Vermouth, Gin, Bitters.
EasyStrongLight
3.9
Gin
Dragonfly
Dragonfly is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Ginger Ale, Lime.
MediumStrongLight
3.9
Vodka
Moscow Mule
Moscow Mule is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Ale.
MediumStrongLight
3.9
Signature serve
Royal Bitch
Royal Bitch is a easy alcoholic cocktail for house party with Frangelico, Crown Royal.
EasyStrongLight
3.9
Brandy
Valencia Cocktail
Valencia Cocktail is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Apricot Brandy, Orange Juice, Orange Bitters.
EasyStrongLight
3.9
Liqueur
Zimadori Zinger
Zimadori Zinger is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Midori Melon Liqueur, Zima.
MediumStrongBalanced
3.9
Rum
Daiquiri
Daiquiri is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Lime, Powdered Sugar.
MediumStrongSweet
3.9
Gin
Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Triple Sec.
EasyStrongLight
3.9
Vodka
Kool-Aid Slammer
Kool-Aid Slammer is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Kool-Aid, Vodka.
MediumStrongLight
3.9
Whiskey
The Jimmy Conway
The Jimmy Conway is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Irish Whiskey, Amaretto, Cranberry Juice.
EasyStrongLight
3.9
Signature serve
Caipirinha
Caipirinha is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Sugar, Lime, Cachaca.
EasyStrongSweet
3.9
Vodka
Dirty Martini
Dirty Martini is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine.
MediumStrongLight
3.9
Vodka
Greyhound
Greyhound is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Vodka, Grapefruit Juice.
MediumStrongLight
3.9
Liqueur
Jam Donut
Jam Donut is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Baileys Irish Cream, Chambord Raspberry Liqueur, Sugar Syrup.
MediumStrongDessert-like
3.9
Vodka
Lemon Drop
Lemon Drop is a easy alcoholic cocktail for date night with Vodka, Cointreau, Lemon.
EasyStrongLight
Pour by bottle
Let the bottle call the direction and keep the list tight.
When the base spirit is already settled, these are the faster, cleaner entry points. Think of them as three distinct house styles instead of one crowded shelf.
Gin, cut clean
Botanical, clipped, and a little dressier - the lane for drinks that feel sharp, cold, and properly composed.
Pour into the gin lane
Vodka, cool and easy
Clean, familiar, and unfussy - a smooth route into crowd-pleasers, quick builds, and easy home-bar wins.
Open the vodka edit
Rum, warm and loose
A richer lane that can drift tropical, spiced, or classic depending on whether you want the glass to feel playful or slow-burning.
Take the rum routeIf you only open three
Three drinks worth opening first.
These are the first drinks I would open here to understand the page fast - one familiar anchor, one strong signal, and one drink that stretches the range.
Questions people usually ask
What should I start with?
Start with the first few top-rated cards, then use the filters to push the list toward your own taste.
Is this page useful even if I do not know much about cocktails?
Yes. It is meant to be a practical browse page, not a test of whether you already know the whole cocktail canon.
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