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

Mixed Drink
Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule

Crisp vodka, fiery ginger beer, and fresh lime come together in this timeless highball. The Moscow Mule’s tangy-spicy kick and signature copper mug make it a year-round favorite.

CocktailEasy
Negroni

Negroni

A classic Negroni made with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in equal parts. This iconic Italian cocktail delivers a bold balance of bitter, sweet, and herbal flavors.

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New York Sour

New York Sour

The New York Sour is a whiskey sour with a striking twist: a smooth float of red wine layered over bright lemon and whiskey. This classic cocktail balances citrus, sweetness, and tannins in a drink that looks as impressive as it tastes.

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Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

A timeless whiskey cocktail built on simplicity and balance, the Old Fashioned blends bold bourbon or rye with aromatic bitters and subtle sweetness. Finished with a bright citrus oil garnish, it’s a classic that never goes out of style.

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Paloma

Paloma

A classic Paloma made with tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, and lime, topped with sparkling water for a crisp, refreshing finish. Bright, slightly bitter, and perfectly balanced, it’s one of the easiest highballs to get right.

CocktailIntermediate
Paper Plane

Paper Plane

The Paper Plane is a modern bourbon cocktail built on equal parts Aperol, amaro, and fresh lemon juice, delivering a perfectly balanced mix of citrus, bittersweet, and herbal notes.

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Paradise Cocktail

Paradise Cocktail

The Paradise Cocktail blends apricot brandy, gin, and fresh orange juice into a bright and elegant IBA classic. Fruity, balanced, and refreshing — a timeless sip that lives up to its name.

Blended & Frozen Drink
Piña Colada

Piña Colada

The Piña Colada is a creamy tropical cocktail made with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice, blended into a smooth frozen drink. This iconic Puerto Rican classic delivers rich coconut sweetness balanced by bright pineapple for the ultimate beach-style cocktail.

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Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour

A classic Pisco Sour made with pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, finished with aromatic bitters. This iconic cocktail is smooth, citrusy, and topped with a rich, velvety foam.

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Planter's Punch

Planter's Punch

The IBA Planter’s Punch is a classic Caribbean rum cocktail built on dark rum, fresh lime, sugar cane syrup, and Angostura bitters. Bright, balanced, and refreshingly simple, this Jamaican rum punch remains one of the most iconic tropical cocktails ever created.

CocktailIntermediate
Sazerac

Sazerac

The Sazerac is a spirit-forward New Orleans cocktail made with Cognac, Peychaud’s bitters, sugar, and an aromatic absinthe rinse. This historic specification delivers rich fruit, warm spice, anise, and bright lemon oil in every measured sip.

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Sex On The Beach

Sex On The Beach

A playful 1980s classic that mixes vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and orange juice into a bright, layered highball. Fruity, tart, and easy to love—every sip feels like summer.