Root Recipes
The Root Recipes are the six formulas that are the basis for pretty much every cocktail ever created.
Old Fashioned
Old Fashions are spirit-forward cocktails that are the simplest way to highlight the characteristics of good booze
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The Sazerac, Vieux Carre, Mint Julep
Sour
Sours are bright, refreshing cocktails that balance a core spirit with a combination of sugar and citrus
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Daiquiri, Gold Rush, Jack Rose
Highball
Highballs accentuate and balance the characteristics of a core spirit with a “weak” element, like soda water or juices
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Whiskey Highball, Cape Cod, Cuba Libre
Martini
Martinis are sophisticated, balanced cocktails that highlight a core combination of Spirit and Fortified Wine
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Gin Martini, Manhattan, Negroni
Daisy
Similar to Sours, Daisies are bright and refreshing cocktails that use sweet liqueurs and citrus as their balancing agent
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Sidecar, Cosmopolitan, Margarita
Flip
Flips are decadence in a glass. Combining sweet liqueurs and a thickening agent, Flips are rich and satisfying
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White Russian, Egg Nog, Pina Colada