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The following 293 cocktails are the preeminent and best-known of the 6,000+ cocktails on Difford's Guide. Subject to ingredients, these are all cocktails

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20 Best Cocktails by Ingredient

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Cocktail of the Day
9 October 2026

Today is The anniversary of Che Guevara's death, so we are drinking a Cuban Liberal.

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Deijī

A Japanese-inspired Daisy (Deijī means daisy in Japanese) based on sake with yuzu curaçao liqueur.

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White Baby

A gin-forward White Lady with lime in place of lemon juice.

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Veritas

A gin margarita with a sunken blackcurrant treat.

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Holland House (Genever-based)

Genever adds its own complexity to this version of the classic Holland House. The sugar syrup is my 'optional' addition, but for me it's essential.

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Count Tawny of Negroni

While gin might lead this Negroni, port wine rounds and sets it apart from less noble Negronis.

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Naked in the Desert

A delicious sotol-charged variation on Joaquín Simó's Naked and Famous.

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Voyager Vodka Martini

Why dampen your Martini with only one vermouth, and why just vermouth?

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Yuliya Martini

It's surprising what influence just half a barspoon of crème de pêche and a couple of dashes of absinthe have on this subtly flavoured Vodkatini.

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Aurora

A golden, lightly vodka-laced alternative to a spritz.

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Last Light

Fruity and balanced with bourbon adding a little backbone to this easy-drinking fizz.

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Lemon Drop Martini

Sherbety lemon. Well-balanced and refreshing, but not really a Martini.

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Spicy Elderflower Margarita

Elderflower and chili spice lead this Margarita, but tequila is given space to shine.

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Tailspin

A Bijou with a red bitter liqueur rinse. Orange bitters might suggest an orange zest twist would better suit this cocktail, but the cleansing, drying influence

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El Guapo

A brilliant, lightly chili-spiced, superbly refreshing, agave-laced cocktail.

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Up To Date

A sherry-influenced Manhattan variation with cognac orange liqueur.

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Pecan Pie Tai

The tiki classic reimagined with nutty pecan notes.

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Creamy Pecan Pie

Whisky and vanilla vodka-laced creamy pecan pie flavours.

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