idcanonical_namedisplay_namerecord_kindsource_collectioncategorytechniqueglasswareiceflavour_tagsoccasion_tagscomplexitydescriptionsee_alsonotes
8159Well Oiled Mai Tai [Difford's Guide]Well Oiled Mai TaimodernDifford's GuideSourShakenDouble Old-Fashioned Glassice["Anytime", "Spicy (e.g. Spicy Fifty)"][]2Discover how to make a Well Oiled Mai Tai using Aged rum (6-10yr), Falernum liqueur, Orgeat syrup, Lime juice (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3093/well-oiled-mai-tai"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-3093", "original_name": "Well Oiled Mai Tai"}
9043Well-fortified [Difford's Guide]Well-fortifiedmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Well Fortified"][]2Discover how to make a Well-fortified using Vodka, Moscatel sherry, Fino sherry, Dry vermouth and Bison grass vodka in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3664/well-fortified"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-3664", "original_name": "Well-fortified"}
1415Wells CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenBar-glassIce[][]2Wells Cocktail is a rich Cognac drink built with creme de menthe, creme de cassis, and Fernet Branca.
4294WembleyhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["king george iv whisky", "french vermouth", "pineapple"]["aperitif"]1Wembley is King George IV whisky, French vermouth, and pineapple juice.
2487Wembley CocktailhistoricalSourShakenCocktail glass[][]1An equal-parts pineapple, Scotch, and French-vermouth cocktail.["Waldorf Cocktail", "Trilby Cocktail"]
4540Wermut-CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["vermouth", "bitter", "sweet", "citrus"]["aperitif", "formal"]2A plain vermouth cocktail with gum syrup and Angostura.["Wermut-Cocktail"]Source labels this as Wermut-Cocktail (2).
5327West 75th [Difford's Guide]West 75thmodernDifford's GuideSparklingShakenice["Christmas and Thanksgiving"][]2Discover how to make a West 75th using Calvados apple brandy, Lemon juice, Raspberry syrup, Orange bitters and Prosecco with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/12877/west-75th"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-12877", "original_name": "West 75th"}
1758West CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glassFine ice[][]2A Sherwood whiskey and Italian vermouth cocktail with Angostura, rock candy syrup, and cherry.
334West Country SyllabubhistoricalFlipStirredBowl["port", "sherry", "milk", "cream"]["dessert", "communal", "historical"]3West Country Syllabub combines port and sherry with milk, then caps the rested bowl with clotted cream, nutmeg, and cinnamon.["Lait de Poule", "Mulled Egg-wine", "White-wine Whey"]Terrington says to cover it with clotted cream after half an hour.
4295West EndhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["seager's gin", "prunelle", "passion fruit"]["aperitif"]1West End is Seager's gin with Prunelle and passion fruit juice.
3405West IndiahistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["gin", "vermouth", "bitter"]["aperitif"]1West India is orange bitters, Tom gin, and French vermouth.["West India"]
4296West IndianhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredMedium sized tumbler1 lump ice["gin", "sugar", "angostura", "lemon"]["long drink"]2West Indian is gin stirred in a medium tumbler with sugar, Angostura, lemon juice, and a lump of ice.
445West Indian PunchhistoricalPunchBuilt in glassIndividual serve["spice", "warming", "sweet", "ginger"]["casual", "winter", "party"]1Brandy punch sharpened with preserved ginger and its syrup.["Brandy Punch", "Barbadoes Punch", "Canadian Punch"]Thomas defines it by modification rather than rebuilding the whole formula.
1781West Indian SwizzlehistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glassIce["spirit-forward", "maraschino", "bitter"]["aperitif"]2Considine's West Indian Swizzle is a compact stirred cocktail with Abbott's Bitters, Maraschino, and a base of whiskey, rum, or brandy.["Virgin Cocktail", "Turf Cocktail"]Source allows whiskey, rum, or brandy as the base spirit.
9353West of India [Difford's Guide]West of IndiamodernDifford's GuideFlipStirredCoupe Glassice["After dinner/digestif", "Bittersweet (e.g. Negroni)", "Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]3Discover how to make a West of India using Reposado tequila, Cream sherry, Amaro (e.g. Nonino) (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/38137/west-of-india"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-38137", "original_name": "West of India"}
5710West Side [Difford's Guide]West SidemodernDifford's GuideHighballShakenice["After dinner/digestif", "Anytime", "Aperitivo/aperitif", "Breakfast/brunch", "Citrusy"][]2Discover how to make a West Side using Mint leaves, Citrus vodka, Lemon juice, Sugar syrup (2:1) and Soda (club soda) water with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/15494/west-side"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-15494", "original_name": "West Side"}
2533WestbrookhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glassIce[][]2A gin, Italian vermouth, and whisky cocktail with a little sugar.
4342Western ElectrichistoricalHighballShakenTumbler["cordial médoc", "cointreau", "cognac", "maraschino", "champagne"]["sparkling"]2Western Electric mixes Cordial Médoc, Cointreau, Cognac, and maraschino before a Champagne top.
195Western River PunchhistoricalPunchShakenLarge bar glassShaved ice[][]2A port-and-brandy punch with sugar, lemon juice, and orange slices.Source recipe no. 21.
4297Western RosehistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["dry gin", "french vermouth", "apricot brandy", "lemon"]["aperitif"]2Western Rose is dry gin with French vermouth, apricot brandy, and lemon juice.
5415Western Sour [Difford's Guide]Western SourmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenOld-Fashioned Glassice["Anytime", "Citrusy", "Tiki/tropical"][]2Discover how to make a Western Sour using Rye whiskey 50% abv, Pink grapefruit juice, Lime juice (+ 2 more) in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/13347/western-sour"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-13347", "original_name": "Western Sour"}
4298WestminsterhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["bourbon", "martini dry vermouth", "aurum", "angostura"]["aperitif"]2Westminster is bourbon and dry Martini vermouth with Aurum and Angostura.
2488Westminster CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass[][]2A white-port gin cocktail rounded by Cointreau and Angostura.
2349Westminster SpecialhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredIce to taste["dry", "herbal", "oaky"]["aperitif", "formal"]1Fitchett's Westminster Special is an equal-parts rye and vermouth drink kept very spare.["Manhattan Cocktail", "Perfect Cocktail"]
8842Wet cocktail [Difford's Guide]Wet cocktailmodernDifford's GuideHighballShakenCollins Glassice["Wet cocktail"][]2Discover how to make a Wet cocktail using Cachaça (unaged), Orgeat syrup, Lemon juice, Cinnamon powder and Ginger ale in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3542/wet-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-3542", "original_name": "Wet cocktail"}
8158What A Pear [Difford's Guide]What A PearmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Nightcap/sipping"][]3Discover how to make a What A Pear using Pear and cognac liqueur, Poire William, Peated malt whisky, Lemon juice (+ 2 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/30925/what-a-pear"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-30925", "original_name": "What A Pear"}
6610What The Hell [Difford's Guide]What The HellmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif"][]2Discover how to make a What The Hell using Gin, Apricot liqueur, Dry vermouth and Lime juice in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2077/what-the-hell"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2077", "original_name": "What The Hell"}
8931What's Up, Doc? [Difford's Guide]What's Up, Doc?modernDifford's GuideSourShakenOld-Fashioned Glassice["What's Up, Doc?"][]2Discover how to make a What's Up, Doc? using Gin, Carrot juice, Ginger liqueur, Lemon juice and Cinnamon syrup in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3602/whats-up-doc"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-3602", "original_name": "What's Up, Doc?"}
9498When The Smoke Cleared [Difford's Guide]When The Smoke ClearedmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["When The Smoke Cleared"][]3Discover how to make a When The Smoke Cleared using Mezcal, Orange-red aperitivo, Ginger syrup, Lime juice (+ 2 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3944/when-the-smoke-cleared"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-3944", "original_name": "When The Smoke Cleared"}
6609Whip Me and Beat Me [Difford's Guide]Whip Me and Beat MemodernDifford's GuideShooterShakenShot Glassice["Creamy (e.g. Dirty banana)", "Shot cocktails"][]2Discover how to make a Whip Me and Beat Me using Absinthe, Whipping cream, Coconut rum liqueur (+ 1 more) in just 3 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2078/whip-me-and-beat-me"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2078", "original_name": "Whip Me and Beat Me"}
1970WhiskeyhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenFancy wineglassFine ice[][]2Imported from Cocktail-Ology["Old-Fashioned Whiskey"]Any whiskey may be used.
1843Whiskey and BittershistoricalSpirit-forwardBuilt in glassSmall bar glassIce[][]1A bottle-side whiskey serve with a bitters rinse and ice-water on the side.
1844Whiskey and CiderhistoricalSpirit-forwardBuilt in glassWhiskey glass[][]1A bottle-side whiskey serve filled up with good apple cider.
635Whiskey and MinthistoricalHighballMuddled and builtGlass["mint", "sweet", "oaky"]["casual", "customer-choice"]2Proulx's Whiskey and Mint mashes mint with sugar and water, then leaves the liquor choice to the customer.["Whiskey Julep", "Whiskey Smash", "Plain whiskey"]The customer pours his own liquor.
1649Whiskey and Mint ToddyhistoricalSpirit-forwardBuilt in glassWhiskey glassAs plain whiskey toddy["sweet", "mint", "dry"]["casual", "nightcap"]1Didier's Whiskey and Mint Toddy is the plain whiskey toddy with fresh mint carried into the glass service.["Whiskey Toddy", "Old-Fashioned Whiskey Toddy"]
636Whiskey and TansyhistoricalHighballMuddled and builtGlass["herbal", "sweet", "oaky"]["casual", "customer-choice"]2Proulx's Whiskey and Tansy follows the Whiskey and Mint service but substitutes tansy for mint.["Whiskey and Mint", "Whiskey Smash", "Mint Julep"]
1397Whiskey CherryhistoricalHighballShakenLemonade glassShaved ice["sweet", "citrus", "cherry", "cool"]["refreshing", "showy"]3Mahoney's Whiskey Cherry is a shaken whiskey-and-cherry-wine long drink lengthened with ice water and dressed with banana.["Whiskey Sour", "Highball"]
74Whiskey CobblerhistoricalHighballShakenLarge bar glassShaved ice["sweet", "citrus", "spice"]["summer", "refreshing", "casual"]1A whiskey-led cobbler that applies the family's fruit-and-ice service to a base spirit rather than wine.["Sherry Cobbler", "High Ball"]Thomas's wording closely mirrors the Sherry Cobbler but swaps the base for whiskey.
52Whiskey CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenFancy red wine-glassFine ice["sweet", "spice", "citrus"]["aperitif", "nightcap"]1Thomas's whiskey adaptation of the cocktail formula, sweeter and more textural than the later dry whiskey canon.["Manhattan Cocktail", "Fancy Whiskey Cocktail"]Source allows orange bitters or one dash of Angostura bitters.
1428Whiskey Cocktail (Bottled)historicalSpirit-forwardStirredBottleIce[][]2The bottled Whiskey Cocktail is a quart formula intended to be shaken and poured over ice.The book says an old quart Sauterne bottle will hold the quantities easily.
1304Whiskey Cocktail (New York)historicalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["oaky", "herbal", "vinous", "citrus"]["aperitif", "formal"]2Lowe's New York Whiskey Cocktail is a vermouth-and-sherry seasoned whiskey cocktail with bitters and lemon peel.["Whiskey Cocktail", "Manhattan Cocktail"]
6612Whiskey Collins [Difford's Guide]Whiskey CollinsmodernDifford's GuideHighballShakenCollins Glassice["Citrusy", "Classic/vintage", "Hall of Fame and must know/try", "Colonel Collins"][]2Discover how to make a Whiskey Collins using Bourbon whiskey, Lemon juice, Sugar syrup (2:1), Aromatic bitters (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2080/whiskey-collins"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2080", "original_name": "Whiskey Collins"}
61Whiskey CrustahistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredFancy red wine-glassSmall lump of ice["sweet", "citrus", "spice"]["aperitif", "formal"]2Thomas's whiskey expression of the crusta, preserving the same sugared-rim service and lemon architecture.["Brandy Crusta", "Gin Crusta"]Source says it is made in the same manner as the Brandy Crusta, using whiskey instead.
579Whiskey DaisyhistoricalSourShakenLarge cocktail glassShaved ice["sweet", "citrus", "nutty", "oaky"]["casual", "refreshing"]3The Police Gazette's Whiskey Daisy adds orgeat to the gum-syrup and lemon base before a sparkling top-up.["Brandy Daisy", "Gin Daisy"]Source says to substitute whiskey for brandy and otherwise prepare same as Brandy Daisy.
6613Whiskey Daisy No.1 [Difford's Guide]Whiskey Daisy No.1modernDifford's GuideHighballShakenice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Classic/vintage", "Sours (citrus)"][]2Discover how to make a Whiskey Daisy No.1 using Bourbon whiskey, Triple sec, Lemon juice, Grenadine syrup (+ 1 more) with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2081/whiskey-daisy-no1"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2081", "original_name": "Whiskey Daisy No.1"}
7425Whiskey Daisy No.2 [Difford's Guide]Whiskey Daisy No.2modernDifford's GuideHighballShakenGoblet Glassice["Classic/vintage"][]2Discover how to make a Whiskey Daisy No.2 using Bourbon whiskey, Grand Marnier, Honey and water syrup, Lemon juice (+ 1 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2606/whiskey-daisy-no2"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2606", "original_name": "Whiskey Daisy No.2"}
4867Whiskey Daisy No.3 [Difford's Guide]Whiskey Daisy No.3modernDifford's GuideHighballShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Sours (citrus)"][]3Discover how to make a Whiskey Daisy No.3 using Bourbon whiskey, Rye whiskey 50% abv, Lemon juice, Sugar syrup (2:1) (+ 2 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10378/whiskey-daisy-no3"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-10378", "original_name": "Whiskey Daisy No.3"}
10732Whiskey Dry and Lime [Difford's Guide]Whiskey Dry and LimemodernDifford's GuideHighballBuilt in glassice["Long drinks and highballs", "Smooth Dry & Lime", "Whiskey Ginger & Lime"][]1Discover how to make a Whiskey Dry and Lime using Irish whiskey, Lime (fresh) and Ginger ale with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/6099/whiskey-dry-and-lime"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-6099", "original_name": "Whiskey Dry and Lime"}
4407Whiskey EggnoghistoricalPunchShakenThin glass[][]2Arthur's simple Whiskey Eggnog uses whiskey, egg, thin cream, and sugar shaken with fine ice and finished with nutmeg.
581Whiskey FixhistoricalPunchBuilt in glassLarge bar glassFine ice["sweet", "tropical", "citrus", "oaky"]["casual", "refreshing"]3The Police Gazette's Whiskey Fix combines pineapple syrup, lemon juice, whiskey, and fruit-dressed fine ice.["Applejack Fix", "Brandy Fix"]Source says to substitute whiskey for applejack and proceed as for Applejack Fix.