idcanonical_namedisplay_namerecord_kindsource_collectioncategorytechniqueglasswareiceflavour_tagsoccasion_tagscomplexitydescriptionsee_alsonotes
9173Imperial Army [Difford's Guide]Imperial ArmymodernDifford's GuideSparklingShakenCoupe Glassice["Citrusy", "Classic/vintage", "Sours (citrus)"][]3Discover how to make an Imperial Army using Gin, Lime juice, Orgeat syrup, Tonka bitters, Saline solution 4:1 (+ 1 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/37187/imperial-army"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-37187", "original_name": "Imperial Army"}
1828Imperial Brandy PunchhistoricalPunchBuilt in glassLarge bowlIce[][]5A large party brandy punch with Jamaica rum, citrus, pineapple, curacoa, raspberry syrup, berries, and ice.
8043Imperial Bulldog [Difford's Guide]Imperial BulldogmodernDifford's GuideSourMuddled and shakenice["Anytime", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Summer"][]3Discover how to make an Imperial Bulldog using Raspberries, Underberg, Akvavit / Aquavit, Cachaça (unaged) (+ 3 more) with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/30303/imperial-bulldog"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-30303", "original_name": "Imperial Bulldog"}
1178Imperial CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glassFine ice["dry", "herbal", "bitter", "clean"]["aperitif", "formal"]3Daly's Imperial Cocktail is a clean Plymouth-gin and French-vermouth aromatic with bitters, maraschino, and an olive.["Martini Cocktail", "Ideal Cocktail"]
11701Imperial Cocktail [TheCocktailDB]Imperial CocktailmodernTheCocktailDBSourShakenCocktail glassice[][]1Modern recipe record from TheCocktailDB.["https://www.thecocktaildb.com/drink/12706"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "TheCocktailDB", "external_id": "12706", "original_name": "Imperial Cocktail"}
461Imperial CuphistoricalPunchBuilt in glassBowl or pitcherAbout half a pound of ice["claret", "maraschino", "cucumber"]["refreshing"]3Imperial Cup is a claret-and-soda cup with sugar, nutmeg, maraschino, and cucumber peel.Sufficient for four people.
143Imperial Drink for FamilieshistoricalNon-alcoholicBuilt in glassPitcher["citrus", "tart", "refreshing"]["family", "summer", "refreshing"]2A family-scale cream-of-tartar lemon drink made by pouring boiling water over citrus peel and sugar.["Draught Lemonade, or Lemon Sherbet", "Nectar", "Lemonade"]Thomas explicitly frames this as a family drink rather than a bar special.
1122Imperial Egg NogghistoricalFlipShakenSmall bar glassShaved ice["sweet", "spice", "nutty", "funky"]["restorative"]3Sheridan's Imperial Egg Nogg combines brandy and Jamaica rum in a rich milk-and-egg service.["Egg Nogg", "Hot Egg Nogg"]
3726Imperial FizzhistoricalHighballShakenFizz glass[][]2Imperial Fizz is a whiskey fizz finished with Champagne rather than soda.
11702Imperial Fizz [TheCocktailDB]Imperial FizzmodernTheCocktailDBHighballShakenHighball glassice[][]2Modern recipe record from TheCocktailDB.["https://www.thecocktaildb.com/drink/11524"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "TheCocktailDB", "external_id": "11524", "original_name": "Imperial Fizz"}
3018Imperial LemonadehistoricalNon-alcoholicBuilt in glassLarge glassIce["citrus", "sweet", "sparkling"]["summer", "refreshing"]2Chicote's Imperial Lemonade finishes lemon, sugar, bicarbonate, and seltzer as a sparkling lemonade.["Lemonade", "Imperial Orangeade"]
4810Imperial Martini [Difford's Guide]Imperial MartinimodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredMartini Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Classic/vintage", "Martini-style", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make an Imperial Martini using Gin, Dry vermouth, Maraschino liqueur and Aromatic bitters in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1008/imperial-martini"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-1008", "original_name": "Imperial Martini"}
2678Imperial NaranjadahistoricalNon-alcoholicBuilt in glassLarge glassIce[][]2Chicote's Imperial Naranjada adds bicarbonate and seltzer to the standard orangeade frame.
1003Imperial OpalhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glassFine ice[][]2An absinthe opal with anisette, yellow Chartreuse, and creme de roses.
4486Imperial Opal-CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["anise", "herbal", "floral"]["aperitif", "formal"]2An absinthe-led aromatic drink with anisette, yellow Chartreuse, and rose liqueur.["The Opal-Cocktail", "Helgolander-Cocktail"]
3024Imperial OrangeadehistoricalNon-alcoholicBuilt in glassLarge glassIce["citrus", "sweet", "sparkling"]["summer", "refreshing"]2Chicote's Imperial Orangeade finishes orange, sugar, bicarbonate, and seltzer as a sparkling orange drink.["Orangeade", "Imperial Lemonade"]
307Imperial PunchhistoricalPunchBuilt in glassBowl["lemon", "pineapple_rum", "acidulated", "light"]["communal", "refreshing", "large_format"]2Imperial Punch is a very light acidulated bowl of cream of tartar, lemon peel and juice, water, and pineapple rum.["Claret Punch", "Claret Cup A La Henry VIII"]Source gives this as a one-quart mixture.
1166Imperial Rum PunchhistoricalPunchBuilt in glassPunch bowlPacked in ice["sweet", "citrus", "dark_fruit", "berry"]["party", "celebratory", "formal"]5Daly's Imperial Rum Punch is a large-scale bowl punch built from Jamaica and Medford rums with claret, brandy, citrus, and raspberry syrup.["Roman Punch", "Champagne Punch"]
4571Imperial-FizzhistoricalSourShakenChampagne flute["sparkling", "citrus", "eggy", "sweet"]["celebration", "formal"]2A champagne fizz with egg, lemon, and sugar.["Champagne-Cobbler", "Royal-Fizz"]
2671Imperial-LimonadahistoricalNon-alcoholicBuilt in glassLarge crystal glassIce[][]2Chicote's Imperial Limonada, or Spanish cider, adds bicarbonate and seltzer to the standard lemonade frame.Chicote subtitles this drink 'Sidral Espanol'.
8807Improved Blood Orange Margarita [Difford's Guide]Improved Blood Orange MargaritamodernDifford's GuideSourShakenOld-Fashioned Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Citrusy", "Sours (citrus)"][]3Discover how to make an Improved Blood Orange Margarita using Añejo tequila, Mezcal, Triple sec (+ 4 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/35175/improved-blood-orange-margarita"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-35175", "original_name": "Improved Blood Orange Margarita"}
572Improved Brandy CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenFancy cocktail glassShaved ice["sweet", "bitter", "citrus", "anise"]["aperitif", "formal"]3The Police Gazette's Improved Brandy Cocktail deepens the standard brandy cocktail with maraschino and a dash of absinthe.["Brandy Cocktail", "Whiskey Cocktail", "Improved Whiskey Cocktail"]Source notes the flavor is improved by moistening the edge of the cocktail glass with lemon.
6123Improved Brandy Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Brandy CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardShakenice["Classic/vintage", "Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]3Discover how to make an Improved Brandy Cocktail using Cognac (brandy), Gomme syrup, Maraschino liqueur (+ 3 more) with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/17766/improved-brandy-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-17766", "original_name": "Improved Brandy Cocktail"}
10156Improved Bronx [Difford's Guide]Improved BronxmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Classic/vintage", "Herbal"][]2Discover how to make an Improved Bronx using Gin, Rosso/sweet vermouth, Dry vermouth, Mandarin juice and Orange bitters in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4726/improved-bronx"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-4726", "original_name": "Improved Bronx"}
10217Improved Dunlop Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Dunlop CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["Nightcap/sipping", "Short and stirred", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make an Improved Dunlop Cocktail using Tawny port, Aged agricole rhum, Sugar cane syrup (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4822/improved-dunlop-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-4822", "original_name": "Improved Dunlop Cocktail"}
573Improved Gin CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenFancy cocktail glassShaved ice["sweet", "bitter", "citrus", "anise"]["aperitif", "formal"]3The Police Gazette's Improved Gin Cocktail follows the improved brandy template, using Holland or Old Tom gin in place of brandy.["Gin Cocktail", "Old Tom Gin Cocktail", "Improved Whiskey Cocktail"]Defined by substitution from Improved Brandy Cocktail.
6957Improved Gin Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Gin CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardShakenNick &Amp; Nora Glassice["Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]3Discover how to make an Improved Gin Cocktail using Lemon peel, Gin, Gomme syrup, Maraschino liqueur (+ 2 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/23193/improved-gin-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-23193", "original_name": "Improved Gin Cocktail"}
7774Improved Holland Gin Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Holland Gin CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Classic/vintage", "Short and stirred", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make an Improved Holland Gin Cocktail using Oude genever, Maraschino liqueur, Sugar syrup (2:1) (+ 2 more) with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2879/improved-holland-gin-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2879", "original_name": "Improved Holland Gin Cocktail"}
5506Improved Improved Pendennis Club Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Improved Pendennis Club CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSparklingShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Champagne", "Sours (citrus)"][]3Discover how to make an Improved Improved Pendennis Club Cocktail using Gin, Lime juice, Apricot liqueur (+ 4 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/13879/improved-improved-pendennis-club-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-13879", "original_name": "Improved Improved Pendennis Club Cocktail"}
7790Improved Japanese Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Japanese CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenNick &Amp; Nora Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Sours (citrus)"][]3Discover how to make an Improved Japanese Cocktail using Cognac (brandy), Lemon juice, Orgeat syrup (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/28919/improved-japanese-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-28919", "original_name": "Improved Japanese Cocktail"}
1573Improved Manhattan CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glassCracked ice["stone_fruit", "spice", "warming", "sweet"]["aperitif", "formal"]2Grohusko's Improved Manhattan adds Boker's and Maraschino to the rye-and-vermouth core, preserving the improved branch deep into the pre-war period.["Manhattan Cocktail", "Brooklyn Cocktail"]
1574Improved Martini CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glassCracked ice["orange", "stone_fruit", "botanical", "sweet"]["aperitif", "formal"]2Grohusko's Improved Martini keeps the mixed-vermouth gin structure but dresses it with orange bitters and Maraschino.["Dry Martini Cocktail", "Hudson Cocktail"]
5505Improved Pendennis Club Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Pendennis Club CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Citrusy", "Sours (citrus)"][]3Discover how to make an Improved Pendennis Club Cocktail using Gin, Apricot liqueur, Apricot eau-de-vie (+ 3 more) in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/13878/improved-pendennis-club-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-13878", "original_name": "Improved Pendennis Club Cocktail"}
9243Improved Scotch Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Scotch CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredOld-Fashioned Glassice["Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]3Discover how to make an Improved Scotch Cocktail using Scotch whisky, Honey herbal liqueur, Peated malt whisky (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/37475/improved-scotch-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-37475", "original_name": "Improved Scotch Cocktail"}
5966Improved Trashy Margarita [Difford's Guide]Improved Trashy MargaritamodernDifford's GuideFlipShakenOld-Fashioned Glassice["Barbeque", "Elevenses/afternoon", "Sours (citrus)", "Summer"][]4Discover how to make an Improved Trashy Margarita using Blanco tequila, Triple sec, Sugar syrup (2:1) (+ 5 more) in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/16858/improved-trashy-margarita"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-16858", "original_name": "Improved Trashy Margarita"}
7134Improved Vermouth Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Vermouth CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredNick &Amp; Nora Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Herbal"][]2Discover how to make an Improved Vermouth Cocktail using Rosso/sweet vermouth, Grand Marnier (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/24220/improved-vermouth-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-24220", "original_name": "Improved Vermouth Cocktail"}
10452Improved Whiskey Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Improved Whiskey CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredOld-Fashioned Glassice["Classic/vintage", "Nightcap/sipping", "Short and stirred", "Spirit-forward"][]3Discover how to make an Improved Whiskey Cocktail using Rye whiskey 50% abv, Bourbon whiskey, Maraschino liqueur (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5083/improved-whiskey-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-5083", "original_name": "Improved Whiskey Cocktail"}
7924In And Out Martini [Difford's Guide]In And Out MartinimodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardShakenMartini Glassice["Martini-style", "Spirit-forward"][]1Discover how to make an In And Out Martini using Dry vermouth and Gin in 8 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2976/in-and-out-martini"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2976", "original_name": "In And Out Martini"}
10614In the August Sun [Difford's Guide]In the August SunmodernDifford's GuideFlipShakenCollins Glassice["Tiki/tropical", "Drunk in the August Sun"][]2Discover how to make an In the August Sun using White overproof rum, Fino sherry, Falernum liqueur (+ 2 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5598/in-the-august-sun"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-5598", "original_name": "In the August Sun"}
7167In-Seine [Difford's Guide]In-SeinemodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredOld-Fashioned Glassice["Floral (e.g. Elderflower spritz)", "Nightcap/sipping", "Short and stirred", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make an In-Seine using Cognac (brandy), Bourbon whiskey, Elderflower liqueur and Absinthe in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2451/in-seine"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2451", "original_name": "In-Seine"}
3977IncahistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["gin", "sherry", "orgeat"]["aperitif"]3Inca is orgeat, orange bitters, gin, sherry, and both dry and sweet vermouth.["Inca Cocktail"]
9584Inca [Difford's Guide]IncamodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardShakenCoupe Glassice["Anytime", "Classic/vintage"][]2Discover how to make an Inca using Gin, Fino sherry, Dry vermouth, Orgeat syrup and Orange bitters in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/40148/inca"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-40148", "original_name": "Inca"}
2402Inca CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass[][]2A dry three-way Inca of gin, French vermouth, and dry sherry with orange bitters and orgeat.
2859Incka CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass3 to 4 pieces ice["sweet", "dark_fruit", "stone_fruit"]["after-dinner", "formal"]2Chicote's Incka combines orange syrup, cherry brandy, gin, and vermouth.["Club Cocktail", "Colorado Cocktail"]
3978IncognitohistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["brandy", "lillet", "apricot"]["aperitif"]2Incognito is Courvoisier brandy, Lillet, apricot brandy, and Peychaud bitters.["Unknown"]
4812Incognito [Difford's Guide]IncognitomodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardShakenCoupe Glassice["Incognito"][]2Discover how to make an Incognito using Cognac (brandy), Apricot liqueur, Dry vermouth and Aromatic bitters in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1009/incognito"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-1009", "original_name": "Incognito"}
4816Income Tax Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Income Tax CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Classic/vintage", "Hall of Fame and must know/try"][]3Discover how to make an Income Tax Cocktail using Gin, Dry vermouth, Rosso/sweet vermouth, Orange juice (+ 2 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1010/income-tax-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-1010", "original_name": "Income Tax Cocktail"}
11380Incredible Hulk [Difford's Guide]Incredible HulkmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardBuilt in glassice["Layered"][]1Discover how to make an Incredible Hulk using Hpnotiq liqueur and Cognac (brandy) with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/990/incredible-hulk"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-990", "original_name": "Incredible Hulk"}
2860India CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass3 to 4 pieces ice["sweet", "citrus", "tropical", "bitter"]["after-dinner", "formal"]2Chicote's India combines cognac with banana syrup, maraschino, curacao, and Angostura.["Angel Cocktail", "Apricot Cocktail"]
822India CuphistoricalPunchBuilt in glassThin punch-glass["citrus", "berry", "spice", "refreshing"]["casual", "summer", "refreshing"]3A per-glass claret cup with curacoa, Madeira, cucumber, and seltzer.["Claret Cup (per glass)", "Claret Cup", "Catawba Cooler"]