idcanonical_namedisplay_namerecord_kindsource_collectioncategorytechniqueglasswareiceflavour_tagsoccasion_tagscomplexitydescriptionsee_alsonotes
4639VolutahistoricalSourShakenFluteIce cubes["sherry", "pineapple", "orange"]["aperitif", "beginner-friendly"]1A gentle sherry-based shaken drink with pineapple and Cointreau.["Capitol", "Amiens"]Presented as a beginner's drink dated 6/8/65.
3250Volvoreta SpecialhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glassCracked ice["brandy", "milk", "egg", "cinnamon"]["after-dinner"]3Volvoreta Special is Tres Cepas brandy with milk, sugar, Angostura, cinnamon, and a whole egg.["Caledonia", "Morning Star"]Source subtitle: Federico Casteleiro.
740Von-AppetithistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredGobletFine ice[][]2A sherry and Italian vermouth appetite cocktail with bitters, absinthe, and gum.
6585Voodoo [Difford's Guide]VoodoomodernDifford's GuideHighballShakenCollins Glassice["Anytime", "Autumn/fall", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Long drinks and highballs", "Sours (citrus)", "Winter"][]2Discover how to make a Voodoo using Aged rum (6-10yr), Rosso/sweet vermouth, Apple juice, Lime juice and Sugar syrup (2:1) in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2056/voodoo"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2056", "original_name": "Voodoo"}
7874Voodoo I Do [Difford's Guide]Voodoo I DomodernDifford's GuideSourMuddled and shakenice["Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Summer", "Tiki/tropical"][]2Discover how to make a Voodoo I Do using Pineapple (fresh), Reposado tequila, Triple sec, Apricot liqueur and Lime juice with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2943/voodoo-i-do"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2943", "original_name": "Voodoo I Do"}
2980Voronoff CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glassIce pieces["stone_fruit", "mint", "dry"]["aperitif", "formal"]1Chicote's Voronoff combines gin with kirsch and pipermint.["Verdi Cocktail", "Sin Nombre Cocktail"]
6586Vowel Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Vowel CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["After dinner/digestif", "Classic/vintage", "Herbal"][]2Discover how to make a Vowel Cocktail using Scotch whisky, Rosso/sweet vermouth, Kummel liqueur, Orange juice (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2057/vowel-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2057", "original_name": "Vowel Cocktail"}
8502Voyager Vodka Martini [Difford's Guide]Voyager Vodka MartinimodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardBlendedMartini Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Martini-style", "Short and stirred", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make a Voyager Vodka Martini using Vodka, Dry vermouth, Sake and Pisco in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3313/voyager-vodka-martini"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-3313", "original_name": "Voyager Vodka Martini"}
8633W. K. M. (Watermelon Kakigori Margarita) [Difford's Guide]W. K. M. (Watermelon Kakigori Margarita)modernDifford's GuideSourShakenOld-Fashioned Glassice["Frappé", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Summer"][]2Discover how to make a W. K. M. (Watermelon Kakigori Margarita) using Blanco tequila, Elderflower liqueur, Lime juice (+ 2 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/33866/w-k-m-watermelon-kakigori-margarita"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-33866", "original_name": "W. K. M. (Watermelon Kakigori Margarita)"}
946Wachholderbeeren HahnschwanzhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["juniper", "sweet", "bitter"]["aperitif", "formal", "nightcap"]1A Holland-gin variant of the improved Tom Gin cocktail, sweetened with syrup instead of curaçao.["Tom Gin Cocktail", "Dutch Cocktail", "Martinez Cocktail"]Lawlor explicitly defines it from the improved Tom Gin Cocktail.
6587Wagon Wheel [Difford's Guide]Wagon WheelmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenOld-Fashioned Glassice["Wagon Wheel"][]2Discover how to make a Wagon Wheel using Cognac (brandy), Southern liqueur, Lemon juice and Grenadine syrup in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2058/wagon-wheel"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2058", "original_name": "Wagon Wheel"}
7625Wah-Wah [Difford's Guide]Wah-WahmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Bittersweet (e.g. Negroni)"][]2Discover how to make a Wah-Wah using Pisco, Elderflower liqueur, Orange-red aperitivo, Pink grapefruit juice (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2760/wah-wah"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2760", "original_name": "Wah-Wah"}
11929Waikiki Beachcomber [TheCocktailDB]Waikiki BeachcombermodernTheCocktailDBSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glassice[][]1Modern recipe record from TheCocktailDB.["https://www.thecocktaildb.com/drink/12474"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "TheCocktailDB", "external_id": "12474", "original_name": "Waikiki Beachcomber"}
226Wait a BithistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredGlass or mugLump ice["scotch_ale", "lemonade", "cooling"]["refreshing", "beer", "simple"]1Wait a Bit is a terse Scotch-ale cooler with aerated lemonade and lump ice.["Shandy Gaff", "Cooper", "John Bright"]
6740Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go [Difford's Guide]Wake Me Up Before You Go-GomodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Breakfast/brunch"][]4Discover how to make a Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go using Blanco tequila, Espresso coffee (hot), Coffee liqueur (+ 5 more) in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/21546/wake-me-up-before-you-go-go"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-21546", "original_name": "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go"}
8838Waku Waku [Difford's Guide]Waku WakumodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Floral (e.g. Elderflower spritz)"][]3Discover how to make a Waku Waku using Sake, Fino sherry, Light white rum, Chamomile/Camomile liqueur (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/35393/waku-waku"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-35393", "original_name": "Waku Waku"}
3400WaldorfhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["whiskey", "vermouth", "absinthe"]["aperitif"]2Waldorf is Manhattan bitters, whiskey, absinthe, and Italian vermouth.["Waldorf-Astoria"]
1926Waldorf CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["anise", "spice", "dry"]["aperitif", "formal"]2Straub's Waldorf Cocktail is a rye-and-Italian-vermouth aromatic with absinthe and orange bitters.["Perfect Cocktail", "Plaza Cocktail"]
7420Waldorf Cocktail No.2 [Difford's Guide]Waldorf Cocktail No.2modernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Classic/vintage"][]1Discover how to make a Waldorf Cocktail No.2 using Swedish Punsch, Gin and Lime juice in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2601/waldorf-cocktail-no2"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2601", "original_name": "Waldorf Cocktail No.2"}
8508Waldorf Daiquiri [Difford's Guide]Waldorf DaiquirimodernDifford's GuideSourMuddled and shakenCoupe Glassice["Waldorf Daiquiri"][]3Discover how to make a Waldorf Daiquiri using Celery stick, Aged rum (6-10yr), White crème de cacao (+ 3 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3314/waldorf-daiquiri"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-3314", "original_name": "Waldorf Daiquiri"}
3402Waldorf Gloom-LifterhistoricalFlipBuilt in glassCocktail glass["whiskey", "egg", "sweet"]["morning"]3Waldorf Gloom-Lifter is lemon juice, brandy, Irish whiskey, egg white, sugar, grenadine, and raspberry syrup.["Gloom Lifter"]
7418Waldorf No. 1 [Difford's Guide]Waldorf No. 1modernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["Classic/vintage", "Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make a Waldorf No. 1 using Rye whiskey 50% abv, Rosso/sweet vermouth, Absinthe and Orange bitters in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2600/waldorf-no-1"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2600", "original_name": "Waldorf No. 1"}
3401Waldorf-AstoriahistoricalFlipBuilt in glassCocktail glass["benedictine", "cream", "sweet"]["after-dinner"]1Waldorf-Astoria is Benedictine on ice covered with sweetened whipped cream.["Waldorf"]
3403Wall StreethistoricalSpirit-forwardBuilt in glassCocktail glass["gin", "vermouth", "orange"]["aperitif"]1Wall Street is Italian vermouth and Gordon gin with orange peel.["Walter Monteith"]
1798Wall Street PeghistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glassIce["bourbon-forward", "forbidden-fruit", "vermouth-forward"]["aperitif"]3Considine's Wall Street Peg is a Bourbon and French vermouth cocktail sharpened with bitters and Forbidden Fruit.["Forbidden Cocktail", "Washington Club Cocktail"]
5889Wallick [Difford's Guide]WallickmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Martini-style", "Short and stirred", "Spirit-forward"][]1Discover how to make a Wallick using Gin, Dry vermouth and Orange Curaçao in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/16421/wallick"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-16421", "original_name": "Wallick"}
2040Wallick CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glassCracked ice["floral", "dry", "herbal"]["aperitif", "formal"]1Ensslin's Wallick combines French vermouth, El Bart gin, and orange flower water.["Ideal Cocktail", "Imperial Cocktail"]
4375Wallis Blue CocktailhistoricalSourShakenCocktail glass[][]2Arthur's Wallis Blue is the Windsor-era gin answer to the Sidecar: gin, Cointreau, and lime with a sugared rim.
7421Walnut Alexander [Difford's Guide]Walnut AlexandermodernDifford's GuideFlipDry shaken then shakenMartini Glassice["Creamy (e.g. Dirty banana)"][]2Discover how to make a Walnut Alexander using Cognac (brandy), Walnut liqueur, Sugar syrup (2:1), Whipping cream (+ 1 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2602/walnut-alexander"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2602", "original_name": "Walnut Alexander"}
11407Walnut Manhattan [Difford's Guide]Walnut ManhattanmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make a Walnut Manhattan using Bourbon whiskey, Rosso/sweet vermouth, Walnut liqueur and Aromatic bitters in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/9992/walnut-manhattan"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-9992", "original_name": "Walnut Manhattan"}
6588Walnut Martini [Difford's Guide]Walnut MartinimodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredMartini Glassice["Walnut Martini"][]2Discover how to make a Walnut Martini using Vodka, Tuaca liqueur, Walnut liqueur and Dry vermouth in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2059/walnut-martini"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2059", "original_name": "Walnut Martini"}
4876Walter Mondale [Difford's Guide]Walter MondalemodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make a Walter Mondale using Calvados apple brandy, Amontillado sherry, Orange Curaçao (+ 2 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10388/walter-mondale"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-10388", "original_name": "Walter Mondale"}
3404Walter MonteithhistoricalSpirit-forwardBuilt in glassCocktail glass["gin", "vermouth", "simple"]["aperitif"]1Walter Monteith is Italian vermouth and Nicholson gin.["Wall Street"]
10146Walter's Waltz [Difford's Guide]Walter's WaltzmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenOld-Fashioned Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Herbal"][]2Discover how to make a Walter's Waltz using Ginseng liqueur, Apricot liqueur, Kummel liqueur, Lemon juice and Dry cider in 7 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4713/walters-waltz"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-4713", "original_name": "Walter's Waltz"}
9071Walthall's White Negroni [Difford's Guide]Walthall's White NegronimodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredOld-Fashioned Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Bittersweet (e.g. Negroni)"][]2Discover how to make a Walthall's White Negroni using Gin, Gentian liqueur, Rosolio Bergamotto and Grapefruit bitters in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36772/walthalls-white-negroni"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-36772", "original_name": "Walthall's White Negroni"}
6590Waltzing Matilda [Difford's Guide]Waltzing MatildamodernDifford's GuideHighballShakenCollins Glassice["Barbeque", "Classic/vintage", "Elevenses/afternoon", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Summer"][]2Discover how to make a Waltzing Matilda using Passion fruit, Gin, Sauvignon Blanc wine, Orange Curaçao and Ginger ale in 7 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2060/waltzing-matilda"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2060", "original_name": "Waltzing Matilda"}
4538Walzer-CocktailhistoricalSparklingBuilt in glassChampagne glass["gin", "vermouth", "citrus", "sparkling"]["celebratory", "formal"]2A gin and Italian vermouth sparkling drink with a little lemon.["Prince of Wales-Cocktail"]
8963Wandering Path [Difford's Guide]Wandering PathmodernDifford's GuideNon-alcoholicDry shaken then shakenCoupe Glassice["Citrusy", "Herbal", "Non-alcoholic", "Sours (citrus)", "Non-alcoholic"][]2Discover how to make a Wandering Path using Non-alc hemp and root, Pink grapefruit juice, Lemon juice (+ 2 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/36264/wandering-path"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-36264", "original_name": "Wandering Path"}
6592Wanton Abandon [Difford's Guide]Wanton AbandonmodernDifford's GuideSparklingMuddled and shakenMartini Glassice["Champagne", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)"][]2Discover how to make a Wanton Abandon using Strawberries (fresh), Vodka, Lemon juice, Sugar syrup (2:1) and Brut sparkling wine in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2061/wanton-abandon"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2061", "original_name": "Wanton Abandon"}
3691Ward EighthistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass[][]2Ward Eight in Meier's version uses rye whiskey and gin with lemon juice and grenadine.
6591Ward Eight [Difford's Guide]Ward EightmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Classic/vintage", "Hall of Fame and must know/try", "Ward 8"][]2Discover how to make a Ward Eight using Rye whiskey 50% abv, Lemon juice, Orange juice, Sugar syrup (2:1) (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2062/ward-eight"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2062", "original_name": "Ward Eight"}
4288Warday'shistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["chartreuse", "sweet vermouth", "dry gin", "calvados or apple brandy"]["aperitif"]2Warday's is Chartreuse with sweet Martini vermouth, dry gin, and calvados or apple brandy.
2571Warday's CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["sweet", "herbal", "stone_fruit", "dry"]["aperitif", "formal"]2McElhone's Warday's is the yellow-chartreuse, Italian-vermouth, gin, and applejack cocktail.["Star Cocktail", "Volstead Cocktail"]
11227Warday's Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Warday's CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["After dinner/digestif", "Classic/vintage", "Nightcap/sipping", "Short and stirred", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make a Warday's Cocktail using Calvados apple brandy, Gin, Rosso/sweet vermouth and Chartreuse Green in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/9077/wardays-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-9077", "original_name": "Warday's Cocktail"}
2572Warden CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["dry", "herbal"]["aperitif", "formal"]1McElhone's Warden is the tiny French-vermouth and Gordon gin cocktail.["Martini Cocktail", "Trinity Cocktail"]
10648Wardroom [Difford's Guide]WardroommodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["Nightcap/sipping", "Short and stirred", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make a Wardroom using Aged rum (6-10yr), Cognac (brandy), Tawny port, Maraschino liqueur (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/5798/wardroom"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-5798", "original_name": "Wardroom"}
6593Warsaw [Difford's Guide]WarsawmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredMartini Glassice["Warsaw"][]2Discover how to make a Warsaw using Vodka, cherry vodka liqueur, Triple sec, Aromatic bitters and Chilled water in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2063/warsaw"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2063", "original_name": "Warsaw"}
6594Warsaw Cooler [Difford's Guide]Warsaw CoolermodernDifford's GuideHighballShakenice["Anytime", "Elevenses/afternoon", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Long drinks and highballs", "Summer"][]3Discover how to make a Warsaw Cooler using Bison grass vodka, Spiced rum, Triple sec, Lemon juice, Apple juice (+ 1 more) with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2064/warsaw-cooler"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2064", "original_name": "Warsaw Cooler"}
7422Warsaw Pact [Difford's Guide]Warsaw PactmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardShakenCoupe Glassice["Anytime", "Nightcap/sipping"][]2Discover how to make a Warsaw Pact using Mint leaves, Bison grass vodka, Amaretto liqueur and Apple juice in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2603/warsaw-pact"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2603", "original_name": "Warsaw Pact"}
4289WarwickhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["brandy", "orange", "grand marnier", "curacao", "grenadine"]["aperitif"]2Warwick is brandy with fresh orange juice, Grand Marnier, curaçao, and grenadine.