Short Cocktails by Spirit– category –

Learn how to make the Samurai cocktail, a crisp Japanese sake and lime drink with just 3 ingredients, plus expert tips, easy twists and food pairings.

The Andalusia cocktail shakes dry sherry with brandy and white rum into a crisp, nutty aperitif. Easy 3-ingredient recipe, sherry tips and tapas pairings.

The Olympic cocktail shakes brandy, orange curaçao and fresh orange juice in equal parts. Classic 3-ingredient recipe, history, tips and pairings.

The Affinity cocktail stirs Scotch with dry and sweet vermouth in equal parts, plus a dash of bitters. Classic 1907 recipe, history, tips and pairings.

The Apollo cocktail recreates Japan’s famous Apollo chocolate with chocolate and strawberry liqueurs, pineapple and milk. Easy 4-ingredient dessert recipe.

The Sunrise cocktail blends tequila, banana liqueur, Galliano and cream into a silky dessert drink. Easy 6-ingredient recipe, origin, tips and pairings.

The Apple Pie cocktail is a 1930 Savoy classic of white rum, sweet vermouth, apricot brandy, lemon and grenadine. Get the 5-ingredient recipe and pairings.

The Vodka Gibson is an ultra-dry 3-ingredient Martini cousin: vodka, dry vermouth and a pearl onion. Get the recipe, history, tips and food pairings.

The Earthquake cocktail shakes gin, whisky and absinthe in equal parts into a bold 3-ingredient classic from The Savoy Cocktail Book. Recipe and pairings.

The Alice mocktail blends pineapple, orange, grenadine and cream into a dreamy 4-ingredient drink inspired by Wonderland. Get the recipe and pairings.