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Modern Classics

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The Paloma

Tequila

Refreshing, tart, bubbly—perfect for daytime events.

  • 2 oz Silver Tequila
  • 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • Grapefruit Soda (Jarritos or Fever-Tree)

Build in a salted highball glass with ice. Add tequila and lime, top with grapefruit soda, and stir gently.

illustration of a classic Espresso Martini cocktail — chilled coupe or martini glass with a smooth foamy top and three simple coffee beans as garnish
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Espresso Martini

Vodka

Caffeinated, sophisticated, and a perfect “night starter.”

  • 1 1/2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Fresh Espresso (chilled)
  • 3/4 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup

Shake very hard with lots of ice to create foam. Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

illustration of a classic Spicy Margarita cocktail — clear glass with a salted rim, visible ice, and a simple jalapeño slice garnish.
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Spicy Margarita

Tequila

The #1 most requested party drink for heat lovers.

  • 2 oz Silver Tequila
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Agave Nectar
  • 2–3 Fresh Jalapeño slices

Muddle jalapeños in shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a salt-rimmed glass over fresh ice.

Minimal illustration of a classic Gold Rush cocktail — short rocks glass, visible ice, and a simple lemon peel garnish.
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Gold Rush

Bourbon

A silky, modern twist on a Whiskey Sour.

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup (3 parts honey : 1 part hot water)

Shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

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Lemon Drop Martini

Vodka

A bright, sweet, crowd-pleasing dessert cocktail.

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Triple Sec
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup

Shake with ice. Strain into a sugar-rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Minimal illustration of a classic Paper Plane cocktail — chilled coupe glass with a clean, un-garnished presentation.
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Paper Plane

Bourbon

Perfectly balanced between tart, bitter, and sweet.

  • 3/4 oz Bourbon
  • 3/4 oz Aperol
  • 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino (or Montenegro)
  • 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

Shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. No garnish needed.

Minimal illustration of a classic Dark & Stormy cocktail — tall highball glass with visible ice and a simple lime wedge garnish.
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Dark & Stormy

Dark Rum

Rich, moody, and visually striking.

  • 2 oz Dark Rum (Goslings)
  • 4–5 oz Spicy Ginger Beer
  • 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add ginger beer and lime. Float rum on top. Garnish with lime.

illustration of a classic Bee’s Knees cocktail — chilled coupe glass with a simple lemon wheel garnish
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Bees Knees

Gin

Fresh, elegant, and a sophisticated alternative to a Gin & Tonic.

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Honey Syrup

Shake with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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