Cocktail Recipes

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

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

Classic Daiquiri Recipe: The Original Three-Ingredient Rum Cocktail

Bright, boozy and impossibly simple—this original three-ingredient Classic Daiquiri mixes white rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar into a perfectly...

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

Cosmopolitan Recipe: The Iconic Pink Cocktail

Tart cranberry, zesty lime, and smooth vodka shaken to icy perfection—master the iconic pink Cosmopolitan for a glamorous, crowd-pleasing cocktail.

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Aperol Spritz Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Aperol Apr 17, 2026

Aperol Spritz Recipe: The Italian Summer Classic

Bright and bubbly Aperol Spritz mixes its bittersweet liqueur with prosecco and soda for an effortlessly refreshing Italian summer cocktail.

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Whiskey Sour Recipe cocktail in glass with garnish
Bourbon Apr 17, 2026

Whiskey Sour Recipe: The Classic Bourbon Cocktail

Crisp lemon, rich bourbon, and velvety egg white shaken into a perfectly balanced Whiskey Sour—classic, bright, and dangerously smooth.

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

Moscow Mule Recipe: The Classic Copper Mug Cocktail

Zesty Moscow Mule: vodka, spicy ginger beer, and lime served over ice in a frosty copper mug for instant, crowd-pleasing...

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

Mojito Recipe: The Authentic Cuban Cocktail

Cool off with an authentic Cuban mojito: muddled mint, tangy lime, white rum, sugar and soda—pure tropical refreshment.

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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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