IBA Official Cocktails Recipes

Explore Boozeopedia recipes for cocktails on the International Bartenders Association's current official list, from enduring classics to modern standards. This collection brings together IBA-recognized drinks currently available on Boozeopedia.

Recipes

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John Collins

John Collins

A timeless highball of bourbon, lemon, and soda water — the John Collins is bright, fizzy, and perfectly balanced between sweetness and bite. An easy favorite for warm days or whiskey lovers seeking refreshment.

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Jungle Bird Cocktail

Jungle Bird Cocktail

A bold tropical classic, the Jungle Bird blends dark rum, Campari, and pineapple for a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s equal parts bitter, sweet, and refreshing.

CocktailEasy
Kir

Kir

A classic French Kir blends dry white wine with Crème de Cassis for a crisp, lightly sweet aperitif that’s simple, elegant, and easy to make at home.

CocktailIntermediate
The Last Word

The Last Word

The Last Word is a Prohibition-era cocktail that balances gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur, and lime juice in perfect equal proportions. Bright, herbal, and remarkably complex, it's one of the most influential cocktails of the modern craft cocktail revival.

CocktailIntermediate
Lemon Drop

Lemon Drop

The Lemon Drop is a vodka cocktail with fresh lemon juice, Triple Sec, simple syrup, and a crisp sugar rim. Bright citrus, clean vodka, and balanced sweetness make it a sharp, refreshing choice for parties, dinners, or a citrus-forward cocktail night.

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Long Island Iced Tea

Long Island Iced Tea

A classic Long Island Iced Tea built with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec, balanced by fresh lemon and topped with cola. Bright, citrusy, and deceptively strong, this iconic highball delivers serious flavor with a smooth finish.

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Mai Tai (Trader Vic's)

Mai Tai (Trader Vic's)

The original Mai Tai is the definitive Tiki classic — a balanced blend of aged Jamaican rum, rhum agricole, lime, orgeat, and orange curaçao. Created by Trader Vic in 1944, it set the standard for tropical cocktails and remains the benchmark for island flavor craftsmanship.

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Manhattan

Manhattan

The Rye Manhattan is a spirit-forward classic made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters. Smooth, balanced, and unmistakably timeless, it’s the gold standard of stirred cocktails.

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Margarita

Margarita

Zesty, balanced, and timeless — the Classic Margarita mixes tequila, lime, and orange liqueur for a crisp burst of citrus with every sip. This IBA-standard recipe delivers the perfect harmony of sweet, sour, and salt in one glass.

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Martinez Cocktail

Martinez Cocktail

The Martinez Cocktail is often called the grandfather of the Martini, balancing gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and bitters into a rich, aromatic classic. With both sweet and dry variations, it bridges 19th-century cocktail history with modern mixology.

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Mimosa

Mimosa

Bright, bubbly, and effortlessly elegant, the Mimosa blends chilled Champagne with fresh orange juice for a brunch-time classic that never goes out of style.

CocktailEasy
Mojito

Mojito

A classic Mojito made with light rum, fresh mint, lime juice, and sugar for a crisp, refreshing highball with bright citrus and cooling herbal notes.