Cocktail Recipes

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

Long Island Iced Tea Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Classic Apr 17, 2026

Long Island Iced Tea Recipe: The Iconic Strong Cocktail

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

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

Painkiller Recipe: The Caribbean Tiki Classic

Escape to the Caribbean with a rum-forward Painkiller—creamy pineapple, orange, and nutmeg make this tiki classic a sun-soaked, sipable vacation...

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Dark and Stormy Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Cocktail Recipes Apr 17, 2026

Dark and Stormy Recipe: The Bermuda Classic

A bold, refreshing Bermuda classic—spicy ginger beer topped with dark rum and a lime wedge for an easy, stormy cocktail...

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

Hurricane Recipe: New Orleans' Tropical Classic

Sip a stormy blend of dark and light rum, passion fruit, and lime in this flamboyant New Orleans classic that...

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Mai Tai Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Cocktail Recipes Apr 17, 2026

Mai Tai Recipe: The Authentic Tiki Classic

A rum-forward tiki classic—bright lime, rich orgeat almond, orange liqueur, and dark rum float deliver tropical punch and timeless Mai...

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

Boulevardier Recipe: The Bourbon Negroni

A bold, whiskey-forward twist on the Negroni—bourbon replaces gin alongside Campari and sweet vermouth for a bittersweet, silky cocktail ideal...

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

Sazerac Recipe: New Orleans' Iconic Cocktail

Classic New Orleans Sazerac: rye or cognac stirred with sugar and Peychaud’s bitters, rinsed with absinthe, finished with a lemon...

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Piña Colada Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Cocktail Recipes Apr 17, 2026

Piña Colada Recipe: The Tropical Classic

Creamy tropical Piña Colada blends rum, pineapple and coconut cream into a refreshing, vacation-ready classic in every sip.

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Bloody Mary Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Bloody Mary Apr 17, 2026

Bloody Mary Recipe: The Best Brunch Cocktail

Kickstart brunch with a spicy, savory Bloody Mary—vodka, tangy tomato mix, Worcestershire and hot sauce—fully customizable with bold garnishes for...

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

Vodka Martini Recipe: The Iconic Cocktail

Crisp, chilled vodka, a whisper of dry vermouth, shaken or stirred into a sleek glass—this iconic Vodka Martini delivers timeless...

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