Modern Classic Cocktails

A spiced-rum-based riff on a Sidecar. Vanilla and spice from the rum interact with the orange liqueur in this citrusy sour cocktail.

To quote a "long time Californian and frequent visitor to America's Southwest", this recipe is a classic Margarita but "with a few tweaks. Usually...

This delightfully spirit-forward riff on the Brooklyn is the most Italian American of cocktails.

A swizzle for people like me - Chartreuse lovers. Best enjoyed on a hot summer's evening.

The variation, the non-combusted merely "Edison" or "The Edisonian", which calls for all the ingredients (inc. brandy) to be stirred together with...

Sprays of oils from both orange and lemon zest twists aid the fine balance of this bittersweet aperitivo, which fittingly has become known by many...

As with any good conference, all the participants in this cocktail are heard and their contribution is equally valued. Due to its layering of...

A Negroni-style cocktail served up. Heavy on the gin and relatively light on bitter liqueur and vermouth. It's a formula that works but like us...

It's rich in both colour and flavour. Don't scrimp on the quality of raspberry jam; use three flat barspoons (15-20ml). Sasha's original recipe...

The Cosmopolitan was originally made with citrus vodka, but it's great with unflavoured vodka or a combination of the two vodkas - my preference...

Described as a "summertime Manhattan", this attractive socialite is dangerous.

Similar to the Caipirovska in its use of vodka and lime, but the Dawa is sweetened with honey.

With a whole egg, a shot of tequila, bittersweet liqueur and Chartreuse, this is both a Death Flip and perhaps your last meal, for a while at least...

A rum-laced banana milkshake dirtied by coffee liqueur. The riper the banana used in this cocktail, the better. (Brown spots on the banana skin =...

A mezcal inspired variation of the Last Word with a refreshing, spirit-forward blend of ingredients.

A rich characterful and tasty riff on a Sweet Manhattan.

Passion fruit syrup is flavoursome stuff, and its fruity richness is used sparingly to greatly enhance this bittersweet cocktail.

The quantities of gin and vermouth stated in this recipe produce a Dry Martini with a 30:1 ratio of gin to vermouth. A small amount of dilution is...