Cocktail Recipes
Stories, guides, and expert picks from the Buffalo House team.
Rob Roy Recipe: The Scotch Manhattan
The Rob Roy — Scotch whisky, sweet vermouth, bitters. The Scottish cousin of the Manhattan. Shop scotch at Buffalo House.
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Rusty Nail Recipe: The Scotch Classic
Smoky Scotch and honeyed Drambuie combine in the Rusty Nail for a smooth, timeless cocktail that’s easy to mix and...
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Kentucky Mule Recipe: The Bourbon Mule
Bold Kentucky Mule: smooth bourbon, zippy lime and fiery ginger beer over ice for a refreshing, Southern-spiked cocktail.
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Vieux Carré Recipe: New Orleans' Hidden Gem
The Vieux Carré — rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine, bitters. New Orleans' under-appreciated classic. Shop rye at Buffalo House.
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Whiskey Highball Recipe: The Japanese Bartending Classic
The Japanese-style whiskey highball — premium whisky, ice-cold soda, perfect technique. Simple, elegant. Shop whiskey at Buffalo House.
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Gold Rush Recipe: The Honey Bourbon Sour
A bold honey-bourbon sour—bourbon, lemon, and honey syrup shaken into silky froth for a smooth, golden sip.
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Paper Plane Recipe: The Modern Bourbon Classic
Bright, bitter, and beautifully balanced—this Paper Plane blends bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon for a modern, easy-to-shake classic that...
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Penicillin Recipe: The Modern Scotch Classic
The Penicillin — blended scotch, honey-ginger syrup, lemon, smoky Islay float. The greatest modern cocktail. Shop scotch at Buffalo House.
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Paloma Recipe: Mexico's Favorite Tequila Cocktail
Bright, fizzy Paloma blends tequila, tangy grapefruit, lime, and a touch of agave for an unbelievably refreshing Mexican cocktail you...
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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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Mint Julep Recipe: The Kentucky Derby Classic
Classic Southern bourbon, fresh mint, and crushed ice combine for a cool, crowd-pleasing Mint Julep—perfect for the Kentucky Derby or...
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Caipirinha Recipe: Brazil's National Cocktail
The authentic Caipirinha — cachaça, lime, sugar. Brazil's national cocktail in three ingredients. Shop spirits at Buffalo House.
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