Bitters – Blue Choker

🍾 Champagne Cocktail: Timeless Bubbles of Celebration

The Champagne Cocktail is a drink that sparkles with effortless grace. A simple infusion of bitters into a sugar cube, topped with chilled champagne and a citrus twist, it evokes the glamour of grand toasts, midnight celebrations, or quiet moments of joy. Light and festive, this cocktail turns any occasion into something special, with bubbles rising like wishes in a flute.

🍹 The Adelaide Swizzle: A Refreshing Mystery in a Highball Glass

The Adelaide Swizzle is a cocktail that invites both refreshment and intrigue. With amber rum as its base, bright citrus, bitters, and a sparkling finish from soda, it is the kind of drink that feels perfect under golden sunlight or on long evenings of conversation. What makes it even more fascinating is the presence of a secret ingredient, left for discovery and interpretation, adding a playful sense of mystery to its legacy.

🍹 Planter’s Punch: A Caribbean Classic of Sunshine and Spirit

The Planter’s Punch is pure tropical joy in a glass. With Jamaican rum at its core, bright lime for balance, and the natural sweetness of sugar cane, it embodies the rhythm and warmth of the Caribbean. This cocktail is uncomplicated yet full of personality, refreshing enough to enjoy on a sun-drenched terrace and robust enough to carry centuries of story within it.

Old Fashioned: Don Draper’s Classic

Timeless, bold, and a bit mysterious, the Old Fashioned takes center stage in “Mad Men” as Don Draper’s signature drink, evoking American nostalgia, effortless cool, and the ritual of unwinding after a long day. Built simply yet layered in character, this cocktail is a symbol of style, tradition, and quiet power.

Martinez: The Classic That Came Before the Martini

Transport yourself to the 1880s with a cocktail that laid the groundwork for the modern Martini: the bold, aromatic Martinez. Where martinis are crisp and dry, the Martinez is a true sip of history, layered with botanicals, gentle sweetness, and a hint of complexity that’s kept it a bartender favorite for generations.

Brandy Crusta: Old-World Elegance in Every Sip

Refined, citrusy, and visually stunning, the Brandy Crusta is a cocktail where tradition and artistry meet. Emerging from the golden age of New Orleans mixology in the 1850s, this drink predates modern classics, uniting fruity brandy with layers of bright citrus, cherry, and spice, all topped off with a signature sugared rim and a curled lemon peel.

Vieux Carré Cocktail: New Orleans in a Glass

Step into the golden age of cocktail culture with the Vieux Carré, a drink as intricate and storied as the French Quarter itself. Created at the whimsical Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone, where the revolving bar lets the room spin as slowly as the stories flow, this cocktail captures the heart and history of New Orleans.

IPA Allspice Knickerbocker: A Spiced, Hoppy Take on a Classic

Who says the Knickerbocker has to be ordinary? This inventive riff uses the aromatic punch of allspice dram and the citrusy, hop-forward character of IPA to give a venerable cocktail new life. If you love bold flavor and unexpected harmony, this is a must-try.

Sazerac: New Orleans’ Signature Cocktail

There’s something magical about the Sazerac, a drink that embodies the spirit of New Orleans and the very roots of cocktail history. Rich in old-world charm and layered flavor, this classic is all about simplicity, balance, and an unmistakable sense of tradition. If you crave a drink with character, the Sazerac will never disappoint.