idcanonical_namedisplay_namerecord_kindsource_collectioncategorytechniqueglasswareiceflavour_tagsoccasion_tagscomplexitydescriptionsee_alsonotes
4785Colonel Ward [Difford's Guide]Colonel WardmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenNick &Amp; Nora Glassice["Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Spirit-forward"][]2Discover how to make a Colonel Ward using White overproof rum, Apricot liqueur, Orange juice, Lemon juice (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10025/colonel-ward"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-10025", "original_name": "Colonel Ward"}
10687Colonel's Big Opu [Difford's Guide]Colonel's Big OpumodernDifford's GuideSparklingShakenice["Champagne", "Tiki/tropical"][]2Discover how to make a Colonel's Big Opu using Gin, Triple sec, Lime juice, Brut sparkling wine and Orange bitters with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/586/colonels-big-opu"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-586", "original_name": "Colonel's Big Opu"}
3279ColonialhistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["gin", "bitter", "simple"]["aperitif"]1Colonial is Plymouth gin and red Calisaya with orange bitters.["Calisaya"]
3069Colonial CocktailhistoricalHighballBuilt in glassMedium glassCrushed ice[][]3A vermouth-based mint and fruit drink built over crushed ice with Angostura.
10040Colonial Rot [Difford's Guide]Colonial RotmodernDifford's GuideHighballMuddled and shakenCollins Glassice["Colonial Rot"][]3Discover how to make a Colonial Rot using Mint leaves, Absinthe, Citrus vodka, Sugar syrup (2:1), Lime juice (+ 2 more) in 7 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/461/colonial-rot"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-461", "original_name": "Colonial Rot"}
5063Colonial Ties [Difford's Guide]Colonial TiesmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredOld-Fashioned Glassice["Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]3Discover how to make a Colonial Ties using Absinthe, Brown sugar syrup, Orange bitters, Rye whiskey 50% abv (+ 2 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/11292/colonial-ties"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-11292", "original_name": "Colonial Ties"}
4454Colonial-CocktailhistoricalSourShakenCocktail glass["gin", "citrus", "sweet"]["aperitif", "formal"]1A lean gin sour with sugar.["Bacardi-Cocktail", "Aphrodite-Cocktail"]
7015Colony [Difford's Guide]ColonymodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Citrusy", "Classic/vintage", "Sours (citrus)", "Colony Cocktail"][]2Discover how to make a Colony using Gin, Maraschino liqueur, Pink grapefruit juice, Sugar syrup (2:1) (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2352/colony"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2352", "original_name": "Colony"}
1410Colorado BracerhistoricalSourShakenFizz glassIce["citrus", "smoky", "anise", "sparkling"]["bracer", "refreshing"]2Mahoney's Colorado Bracer is an absinthe-and-Scotch sour lengthened with seltzer.["Scotch Bracer", "Whiskey Fizz"]
10051Colorado Bulldog [Difford's Guide]Colorado BulldogmodernDifford's GuideFlipShakenOld-Fashioned Glassice["Creamy (e.g. Dirty banana)"][]2Discover how to make a Colorado Bulldog using Vodka, Coffee liqueur, Whipping cream and Cola in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/462/colorado-bulldog"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-462", "original_name": "Colorado Bulldog"}
2835Colorado CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass1 to 4 pieces ice["berry", "dry", "stone_fruit"]["aperitif", "formal"]2Chicote's Colorado combines gin, Martini Rossi vermouth, grenadine, and creme de cassis.["Rose Cocktail", "Bolanos Cocktail"]
1055ColumbiahistoricalSourShakenAczel glass IIILumps of ice[][]2A Jamaica rum sour with water, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and lemon slice.
2374Columbia CocktailhistoricalSourShakenCocktail glass[][]2Migliorero's own Columbia splits Kirsch and white rum against lemon and grenadine.
3435Columbia SkillhistoricalHot drinkBuilt in glassHot mug["whiskey", "lemon", "hot"]["cold-weather"]2Columbia Skill is hot water, lemon peel, and whiskey in the style of a hot toddy.
128Columbia SkinhistoricalHot drinkBuilt in glassSmall bar glass["warming", "citrus"]["winter", "casual", "nightcap"]1A Boston hot spirit skin made on the same model as Thomas's whiskey skin.["Scotch Whisky Skin", "Hot Whisky Service Family"]Page 66 also gives a heated version; brandy, gin, or whiskey may replace the rum.
766Columbian CoolerhistoricalHighballBuilt in glassThin lemonade glassFine ice["sweet", "mint"]["refreshing"]1Green's Columbian Cooler is a Jamaica-rum and creme de menthe cooler served gently over ice.["Remsen Cooler", "Conclave"]
10689Columbus Daiquiri [Difford's Guide]Columbus DaiquirimodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Sours (citrus)"][]2Discover how to make a Columbus Daiquiri using Light gold rum 1-3yo, Apricot liqueur, Lime juice (+ 2 more) in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/587/columbus-daiquiri"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-587", "original_name": "Columbus Daiquiri"}
1628Columbus PunchhistoricalPunchStirredPunch glassFine ice["citrus", "sweet", "stone_fruit"]["casual", "formal"]4Didier's Columbus Punch is a chianti-and-brandy single-glass punch accented with rum, maraschino, and abricotine.["Curacoa Punch", "Maraschino Punch"]
2724CombinacionhistoricalSpirit-forwardBuilt in glassWhisky glassIce[][]3Chicote's Combinacion is a bitters-vermouth-gin aperitif sharpened with red curaçao and lemon.
3846CombinationhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["gin", "vermouth", "amaro"]["aperitif"]2Combination is lemon juice, orange curaçao, dry gin, French vermouth, and Amer Picon.["Combine"]
1271Combination LemonadehistoricalNon-alcoholicShakenLarge thin glassFine ice["citrus", "refreshing", "sweet", "sour"]["summer", "refreshing", "casual"]3Applegreen's combination lemonade blends lemon, lime, and orange into a single shaken temperance drink.["Plain Lemonade", "Fruit Lemonade", "Egg Lemonade"]
10257Combustible Edison [Difford's Guide]Combustible EdisonmodernDifford's GuideSourStirredCoupe Glassice["Contemporary classic", "Party"][]2Discover how to make a Combustible Edison using Red bitter liqueur, Lemon juice, Sugar syrup (2:1) and Cognac (brandy) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4859/combustible-edison"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-4859", "original_name": "Combustible Edison"}
3847ComethistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["orange gin", "lillet", "maraschino"]["aperitif"]1Comet is orange gin, Lillet, and maraschino, mixed and served with olive.["Comet Tail"]
7823Comet Cocktail [Difford's Guide]Comet CocktailmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["After dinner/digestif", "Aperitivo/aperitif", "Classic/vintage"][]3Discover how to make a Comet Cocktail using Cognac (brandy), Triple sec, Honey herbal liqueur (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2917/comet-cocktail"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-2917", "original_name": "Comet Cocktail"}
10977Commander in Chief [Difford's Guide]Commander in ChiefmodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredNick &Amp; Nora Glassice["After dinner/digestif", "Aperitivo/aperitif", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)"][]3Discover how to make a Commander in Chief using Pot still whiskey, Pommeau du Normandie, Apricot liqueur (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/7542/commander-in-chief"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-7542", "original_name": "Commander in Chief"}
9623Commedia All'italiana [Difford's Guide]Commedia All'italianamodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredOld-Fashioned Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Bittersweet (e.g. Negroni)", "Short and stirred", "Sours (citrus)"][]2Discover how to make a Commedia All'italiana using Red bitter liqueur, Orange-red aperitivo (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4068/commedia-allitaliana"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-4068", "original_name": "Commedia All'italiana"}
1402CommodorehistoricalSourShakenThin goblet["citrus", "whiskey", "bitter"]["bracer", "competition"]2Mahoney's Commodore is a compact lime-whiskey sour with orange bitters.["Commodore Cocktail"]Source says Phil Gross of Cincinnati invented it and that it won the Police Gazette championship medal in the 1899 bartenders' contest.
10691Commodore No. 1 [Difford's Guide]Commodore No. 1modernDifford's GuideFlipShakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Classic/vintage", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Sours (citrus)"][]3Discover how to make a Commodore No. 1 using Light white rum, Light gold rum 1-3yo, Lemon juice (+ 4 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/589/commodore-no-1"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-589", "original_name": "Commodore No. 1"}
3280Commodore No. 2historicalSpirit-forwardBuilt in glassChampagne glass["whiskey", "cacao", "sweet"]["after-dinner"]2Commodore No. 2 is lemon juice, bourbon, creme de cacao, and grenadine syrup in a champagne glass.["Commodore"]
10694Commodore No. 2 [Difford's Guide]Commodore No. 2modernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["After dinner/digestif", "Classic/vintage"][]2Discover how to make a Commodore No. 2 using Bourbon whiskey, White crème de cacao, Lemon juice and Grenadine syrup in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/590/commodore-no-2"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-590", "original_name": "Commodore No. 2"}
6422Commodore No. 3 [Difford's Guide]Commodore No. 3modernDifford's GuideSourShakenNick &Amp; Nora Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Nightcap/sipping", "Sours (citrus)"][]2Discover how to make a Commodore No. 3 using Rye whiskey 50% abv, Lemon juice, Sugar syrup (2:1) and Orange bitters in just 4 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/19659/commodore-no-3"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-19659", "original_name": "Commodore No. 3"}
1800Commodore Perry PunchhistoricalPunchBuilt in glassCupIce["claret-forward", "tea-like", "communal"]["communal", "party"]5Considine's Commodore Perry Punch is a large-format claret punch with cognac, Jamaica rum, lemon juice, curacoa, sugar, mineral water, and mixed fruit.["Cardinal Club Punch", "Portland Club Punch"]
3848CommuniquéhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glass["gin", "cointreau", "grapefruit"]["aperitif"]1Communiqué is gin, orange curaçao, and grapefruit juice.["Communicate"]
4680ComohistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredGobletIce cubes["white rum", "sherry", "port", "orange"]["aperitif", "formal"]2A stirred white-rum aperitif with sherry, port, Cointreau, and lemon peel oil.["Gubbio", "Pontevecchio"]
1314Companion PunchhistoricalPunchBuilt in glassPunch bowlLarge square piece["citrus", "wine", "fruit", "refreshing"]["party", "celebratory", "formal"]4Companion Punch is a large-format mixed-wine and brandy bowl built for social service.["Claret Punch", "Fish House Punch"]Built conservatively from damaged OCR.
7872Compass Club [Difford's Guide]Compass ClubmodernDifford's GuideFlipDry shaken then shakenice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)", "Sours (citrus)"][]2Discover how to make a Compass Club using Raspberries, Scotch whisky, Lemon juice, Sugar syrup (2:1) and Egg white (pasteurised) with easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/29424/compass-club"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-29424", "original_name": "Compass Club"}
9455Complex Tipperary [Difford's Guide]Complex TipperarymodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredCoupe Glassice["Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]3Discover how to make a Complex Tipperary using Irish whiskey, Rosso/sweet vermouth, Chartreuse Green (+ 4 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/38962/complex-tipperary"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-38962", "original_name": "Complex Tipperary"}
10936Comte de Sureau [Difford's Guide]Comte de SureaumodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredOld-Fashioned Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Bittersweet (e.g. Negroni)", "Contemporary classic", "Hall of Fame and must know/try", "Short and stirred", "Spring", "Elderflower Negroni"][]1Discover how to make a Comte de Sureau using Gin, Elderflower liqueur and Red bitter liqueur in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/7257/comte-de-sureau"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-7257", "original_name": "Comte de Sureau"}
8134Conan Doyle [Difford's Guide]Conan DoylemodernDifford's GuideSpirit-forwardStirredOld-Fashioned Glassice["Nightcap/sipping", "Spirit-forward"][]1Discover how to make a Conan Doyle using Island single malt, Falernum liqueur and Barrel-aged bitters in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3081/conan-doyle"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-3081", "original_name": "Conan Doyle"}
10695Concealed Weapon [Difford's Guide]Concealed WeaponmodernDifford's GuideFlipDry shaken then shakenOld-Fashioned Glassice["Concealed Weapon"][]3Discover how to make a Concealed Weapon using Absinthe, Black raspberry liqueur, Lemon juice, Sugar syrup (2:1) (+ 3 more) in 7 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/591/concealed-weapon"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-591", "original_name": "Concealed Weapon"}
757ConclavehistoricalHighballBuilt in glassLemonade glassThree or four lumps["sweet", "berry", "nutty"]["refreshing"]1Green's Conclave is a sweet-soda-and-milk cooler built on raspberry syrup.["Cream Puff"]This is a non-alcoholic service as printed.
4753ConcordehistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glassIce cubes["raspberry", "dry vermouth", "gin"]["aperitif", "party"]1A simple stirred raspberry liqueur, dry vermouth, and gin cocktail.["Cavalier", "Clarito"]
4879Concrete Slippers [Difford's Guide]Concrete SlippersmodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCollins Glassice["Spicy (e.g. Spicy Fifty)"][]3Discover how to make a Concrete Slippers using Calvados apple brandy, Chilli liqueur, Cherry brandy, Lemon juice (+ 3 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/10390/concrete-slippers"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-10390", "original_name": "Concrete Slippers"}
393Conductor's Eye WaterhistoricalHot drinkBuilt in glassLarge glass["egg", "honey", "burgundy"]["cold-weather"]3Conductor's Eye Water is a hot Burgundy restorative with egg yolk, honey, bitters, and curacao.["Tom and Jerry", "Go Slow"]
1554Coney CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glassFine ice["botanical", "dry", "wine"]["aperitif", "formal"]1The Coney Cocktail is a simple equal-parts dry gin and sweet vermouth aperitif served well chilled.["Martini Cocktail", "Vermouth Cocktail"]
10062Congo Blue [Difford's Guide]Congo BluemodernDifford's GuideSourShakenCoupe Glassice["Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)"][]2Discover how to make a Congo Blue using Bison grass vodka, Green melon liqueur, Blackberry liqueur, Apple juice (+ 1 more) in just 5 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/463/congo-blue"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-463", "original_name": "Congo Blue"}
4644CongresohistoricalSpirit-forwardStirredCocktail glass["apple", "gin", "orange", "cherry"]["aperitif", "formal"]2A stirred Calvados and gin drink sweetened with maraschino and orange curacao.["Alegria", "Beruti"]
1905Congress CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenClaret glass["floral", "sweet", "stone_fruit"]["digestif", "formal"]2Straub's Congress Cocktail is a small floral brandy drink with creme de rose, orange flower water, and egg white.["Brandy Cocktail", "Congress Cocktail"]
6752Conquistador [Difford's Guide]ConquistadormodernDifford's GuideFlipDry shaken then shakenCoupe Glassice["Aperitivo/aperitif", "Sours (citrus)"][]4Discover how to make a Conquistador using Aged rum (6-10yr), Blanco tequila, Lemon juice, Lime juice (+ 4 more) in 6 easy to follow steps["https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/21632/conquistador"]{"record_kind": "modern", "source": "Difford's Guide", "external_id": "diffords-21632", "original_name": "Conquistador"}
1555Consolidated CocktailhistoricalSpirit-forwardShakenCocktail glassIce["botanical", "dry", "wine"]["aperitif", "formal"]1The Consolidated Cocktail is a dry gin aperitif cut with Martini vermouth in a restrained three-to-one style.["Dry Martini Cocktail", "Martini Cocktail"]