Cocktail Recipes

Stories, guides, and expert picks from the Buffalo House team.

Tequila Sunrise Recipe: The Iconic Sunset Cocktail

Sip a vibrant Tequila Sunrise—tequila, orange juice and grenadine layered to mimic a fiery sunset for an effortless, crowd-pleasing cocktail.

The Aviation — gin, maraschino, crème de violette, lemon. A beautiful pale-blue pre-Prohibition classic. Shop gin at Buffalo House.

Bright, boozy, and herbaceous, the Corpse Reviver No. 2 is a citrusy, chilled brunch elixir that wakes your palate with...

The Last Word — equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino, lime. A complex Prohibition classic. Shop gin at Buffalo House.

The Sidecar: a zesty, elegant mix of cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon, shaken to silky perfection for a timeless, citrus-kissed...

The authentic Irish Coffee — Irish whiskey, hot coffee, brown sugar, lightly whipped cream. The original after-dinner classic. Shop Irish...

The Rob Roy — Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, bitters. The Scottish cousin of the Manhattan. Shop scotch at Buffalo House.

Smoky Scotch and honeyed Drambuie combine in the Rusty Nail for a smooth, timeless cocktail that’s easy to mix and...

The Vieux Carré — rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, bitters. New Orleans' under-appreciated classic. Shop rye at Buffalo House.

Shake zesty lemon, honeyed sweetness and bright gin into the Bee's Knees, a Prohibition-era classic that's dangerously smooth, effortless, and...

Classic Southern bourbon, fresh mint, and crushed ice combine for a cool, crowd-pleasing Mint Julep—perfect for the Kentucky Derby or...

A dangerously smooth, citrus-kissed powerhouse blending five spirits and cola into an ice-cold, deceptively easy Long Island Iced Tea that...