Flick through cocktails by theme and mood.

A zesty and bittersweet twist on the classic sour, the Aperol Sour combines citrus brightness with Aperol’s signature orange and herbal notes, finished with a silky froth.

A crisp Moscow Mule with autumn apple spice.

Appletini is sharp, lively and properly structured, with Vodka, Sour Apple Schnapps and Lemon Juice giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A beautifully balanced cocktail that brings together herbal, citrus, and bitter-sweet notes for a smooth, contemplative sip with layered complexity.

A savory, spiced cocktail perfect for brunch.

A whiskey-based Negroni variation with a rich flavor.

Bourbon Basil Lemonade is crisp, expressive and easy to come back to, with Bourbon, basil leaves, lemonade and lemon juice giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Bourbon Smash is fresh, balanced and more memorable than its simple build suggests, with Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Lemon and Mint giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Brandy Alexander is smooth, rounded and after-dinner friendly, with Brandy, Dark Creme de Cacao and Heavy Cream giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Brooklyn is dry-edged, herbal and quietly complex, with Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur and Amer Picon giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A San Francisco modern classic with spiced rum, orange curaçao and lemon. Warm, citrusy, polished and gently playful.

Caesar is bold, tomato-rich and built around seasoning rather than sweetness, with Vodka, Clamato Juice, Hot Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A spiced stirred cocktail that blends a Manhattan with dark rum and chai warmth.

A fruity, citrusy, refreshing cocktail with layered, bold flavours.

Coquito is smooth, rounded and after-dinner friendly, with Rum, coconut cream, evaporated milk and condensed milk giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Cursed Candy Corn Sour is sharp, lively and properly structured, with Bourbon, Cointreau, Lemon Juice and Honey Syrup giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A refreshing cocktail with bold flavours of dark rum and spicy ginger beer.

A rich, coffee-flavoured cocktail with vodka and espresso.

Final Ward is zesty, focused and built around a satisfying snap, with Rye whiskey, Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and lemon juice giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Ghoul’s Green Elixir is bright, clean and full of character, with Absinthe, Apple Schnapps and Lime Juice giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A bourbon highball with ginger ale and lemon. Light, gently spicy, refreshing and whiskey-forward enough to stay interesting.

A rich tiki-style flip with rum, orgeat, lime and gingerbread spice.

A holiday twist on the Old Fashioned with warm spice and sweetness.

A modern bourbon sour with lemon and honey syrup. Smooth, bright, rounded and quietly brilliant.

A short bourbon and amaretto drink with orange and aromatic bitters. Nutty, oaky, slightly grumpy and much better than it pretends to be.

Haunted Orchard Mule is lively, lifted and easy to drink, with Vodka, Spiced Apple Cider and Ginger Beer giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A fruity, citrusy, spicy cocktail with layered, bold flavours.

Soothing hot whisky drink with honey, lemon, and spice.

Jack-O’Lantern Smash is crisp, expressive and easy to come back to, with Bourbon, Pumpkin Purée, Maple Syrup and Ginger Beer giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Jungle Bird is aperitif-style, vivid and properly balanced, with Dark Rum, Campari, Pineapple Juice and Lime Juice giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Jungle Cat is aperitif-style, vivid and properly balanced, with Dark Rum, Campari, Pineapple Juice and Lime Juice giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Lions Tail is grown-up, bittersweet and beautifully structured, with Bourbon, Allspice Dram, Lime Juice and Simple Syrup giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A classic whiskey-based cocktail with sweet vermouth and bitters.

Manila Calamansi Glow takes a Filipino-inspired direction, with calamansi sparkle, tropical brightness and golden citrus. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

Maple North Old Fashioned takes a Canadian-inspired direction, with maple sweetness, oak depth and old fashioned structure. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

A smooth Old Fashioned with rich maple sweetness.

A dark, glossy whisky cocktail with espresso bitterness and a subtle miso-salted finish.

Monte Carlo is grown-up, bittersweet and beautifully structured, with Rye Whiskey, Benedictine and Angostura Bitters giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Montevideo Tannat Sour takes an Uruguayan-inspired direction, with tannat depth, berry acidity and sour precision. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

Mulled Wine is fresh, balanced and more memorable than its simple build suggests, with Red wine, Brandy, Orange and Spices giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A bold, bittersweet Italian cocktail with gin.

A bold whiskey sour with a red wine float, adding depth and a striking layered look, served in a rocks glass.

A classic whiskey cocktail with bitters and sugar.

Orange Crown Sour takes a Dutch-inspired direction, with orange citrus, royal warmth and sour-style balance. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

Pampas Sunset takes an Argentine-inspired direction, with wine-country depth, pear freshness and sunset citrus. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

Paper Plane is bright, tart and clean without feeling thin, with Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino and Lemon Juice giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A refreshing and fruity bourbon cocktail with fresh peaches, mint, and lemon, served in a rocks glass.

Nutty, indulgent, pecan pie in a glass.

Poisoned Apple Martini is bright, tart and clean without feeling thin, with Vodka, Sour Apple Liqueur and Cranberry Juice giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A pumpkin spice espresso martini fit for the ruler of Halloween Town.

Pumpkin Spice White Russian is silky, rich and quietly indulgent, with Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Cream and Pumpkin purée giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Remember the Maine is aperitif-style, vivid and properly balanced, with Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Heering and Absinthe giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A generous tropical rum punch with pineapple, orange, lime and grenadine. Colourful, fruity, balanced and built for sharing.

A smooth and smoky whisky cocktail with Drambuie, served over ice in a rocks glass.

Sazerac is dry-edged, herbal and quietly complex, with Rye whiskey, Absinthe, Peychaud bitters and Sugar giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Scofflaw is grown-up, bittersweet and beautifully structured, with Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Juice and Grenadine giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Seoul Pear Drive takes a Korean-inspired direction, with Asian pear, bright acidity and sleek city-night freshness. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

A bold, smoky take on the Margarita featuring mezcal, ripe peach, and black tea for a rich, complex flavour with a sweet, earthy finish.

A tropical rum cocktail with pineapple and passion fruit. Fruity, aromatic and built with mid-century tiki escapism in mind.

Stars & Oak Smash takes an American-inspired direction, with bourbon warmth, citrus snap and smash-style freshness. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

Stockholm Orchard Martini takes a Swedish-inspired direction, with orchard fruit, cool vodka clarity and Nordic elegance. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.

A fragrant rye sour with strawberry, basil and a whisper of absinthe.

The Black Pearl is bright, bubbly and built for the first round, with Dark Rum, Coffee Liqueur and Cola giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A dark, rich cocktail with bourbon, blackberry, black cherry, and a hint of spice.

Toronto is dry-edged, herbal and quietly complex, with Rye Whiskey, Fernet Branca, Simple Syrup and Angostura Bitters giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Trinidad Sour is bright, tart and clean without feeling thin, with Angostura bitters, rye whiskey, lemon juice and orgeat giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Vieux Carre is grown-up, bittersweet and beautifully structured, with Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth and Bénédictine giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

A crisp apple-cranberry vodka martini with sour apple schnapps. Glossy, sharp, fruity and built for party drinking.

Ancient spiced apple cider for Christmas cheer and toasting.

A tangy mix of whiskey and lemon juice.

Yaounde Spice Flip takes a Cameroonian-inspired direction, with spice warmth, creamy flip texture and dark fruit. It gives the drink a clearer sense of place than a generic modern cocktail.