Cocktail Recipes

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

Blue Hawaiian Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Blue Hawaiian Apr 17, 2026

Blue Hawaiian Recipe: The Tiki Tropical Classic

Sip a frosty Blue Hawaiian—rum, blue curaçao, pineapple, and coconut—for an instant tiki escape to sun, sand, and neon sunsets.

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Tequila Sunrise Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Classic Apr 17, 2026

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.

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

Bramble Recipe: The Modern Gin Classic

Tart lemon, blackberry liqueur, and gin unite in the Bramble for a refreshing, easy-to-make modern classic that’s equal parts bright,...

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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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Mezcal Negroni Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Cocktail Recipes Apr 17, 2026

Mezcal Negroni Recipe: The Smoky Twist on a Classic

Mezcal replaces gin in this bold Negroni, balancing bitter Campari and sweet vermouth for a sultry, smoky twist on the...

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Ranch Water Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Cocktail Recipes Apr 17, 2026

Ranch Water Recipe: The Texas Cocktail Trend

The Ranch Water — tequila blanco, fresh lime, Topo Chico mineral water. The Texas favorite that took over America. Shop...

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Spicy Margarita Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Cocktail Recipes Apr 17, 2026

Spicy Margarita Recipe: The Jalapeño Twist

Turn up the heat with a zesty jalapeño margarita—fresh lime, tequila, and a spicy kick for bold, crowd-pleasing cocktails.

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Sidecar Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Classic Apr 17, 2026

Sidecar Recipe: The Classic Cognac Cocktail

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

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Irish Coffee Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Classic Apr 17, 2026

Irish Coffee Recipe: The Authentic Cocktail

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

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