Cocktail Recipes

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

Aviation Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Aviation Apr 17, 2026

Aviation Recipe: The Pre-Prohibition Gin Classic

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

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Corpse Reviver No cocktail in glass with garnish
Brunch Apr 17, 2026

Corpse Reviver No. 2 Recipe: The Brunch Pick-Me-Up

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

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Last Word Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Classic Apr 17, 2026

Last Word Recipe: The Prohibition-Era Comeback

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

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Bee's Knees Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Bees Knees Apr 17, 2026

Bee's Knees Recipe: The Prohibition-Era Gin Classic

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

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Singapore Sling Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Classic Apr 17, 2026

Singapore Sling Recipe: The Raffles Hotel Classic

The Raffles Hotel classic Singapore Sling mixes gin, cherry liqueur, pineapple and citrus for a bright, boozy tropical cocktail that's...

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Gin Martini Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Classic Apr 17, 2026

Gin Martini Recipe: The Original Classic

Master the original gin martini—just gin, dry vermouth, chilled glass and an olive or twist—for a timeless, elegant cocktail that's...

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Perfect Gin and Tonic Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Classic Apr 17, 2026

Perfect Gin and Tonic Recipe: How to Make the Best G&T

Master the perfect gin and tonic with crisp botanicals, the right tonic, precise ratio, and a zesty garnish for a...

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Tom Collins Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Classic Apr 17, 2026

Tom Collins Recipe: The Refreshing Gin Classic

The Tom Collins blends gin, lemon, sugar, and soda into a bright, fizzy classic that’s endlessly refreshing and effortless to...

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French 75 Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Champagne Apr 17, 2026

French 75 Recipe: The Champagne Cocktail Classic

Bright gin, zesty lemon, sugar, and bubbly champagne combine for a crisp, celebratory French 75 that's equal parts elegant and...

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Negroni Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Aperitif Apr 17, 2026

Negroni Recipe: The Perfect Italian Aperitif

Classic Negroni: equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth—bitter, balanced, and effortlessly stylish, the ultimate Italian aperitif.

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