IBA Official Cocktails

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.

105 recipes
IBA Official Cocktails
105 recipes found in this collection.

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Irish Coffee recipe

Hot Drink

Irish Coffee: Irish Whiskey, Hot Coffee & Cream IBA Classic

The Irish Coffee combines Irish whiskey, hot black coffee, sugar, and a cool float of heavy cream. This IBA classic balances roasted coffee, gentle sweetness, warming whiskey, and silky cream in one deceptively simple hot cocktail.

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John Collins recipe

Cocktail

John Collins - Classic Gin, Lemon & Soda Highball

The John Collins is a classic gin highball combining fresh lemon, simple syrup, and soda water for a crisp, sparkling balance of citrus and botanicals. Built directly over ice, it is simple, refreshing, and firmly rooted in the Collins cocktail family.

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Jungle Bird Cocktail recipe

Cocktail

Jungle Bird Cocktail - Blackstrap Rum, Campari & Pineapple Malaysian Classic

The Jungle Bird Cocktail pairs rich blackstrap rum with bitter Campari, tropical pineapple, fresh lime, and demerara syrup. Fruity without becoming overly sweet, this Malaysian classic balances deep rum flavor against citrus and unmistakable bittersweet bite.

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Kir recipe

Cocktail

Kir – Dry White Wine & Crème de Cassis French Aperitif

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.

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The Last Word recipe

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The Last Word - Gin, Green Chartreuse & Maraschino Luxardo Prohibition-Era Cocktail

The Last Word is an equal-parts gin cocktail combining Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Luxardo, and fresh lime juice. Herbal, tart, botanical, and subtly sweet, it is a Prohibition-era classic that became a cornerstone of the modern cocktail revival.

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Lemon Drop recipe

Cocktail

Lemon Drop - Vodka, Triple Sec & Fresh Lemon Cocktail

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 recipe

Cocktail

Long Island Iced Tea - Five-Spirit Cola Highball & 1970s Long Island Classic

The Long Island Iced Tea is a five-spirit highball combining vodka, tequila, light rum, gin, Cointreau, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and cola. Citrus and caramel notes bring structure to a bold cocktail that gets its tea-like color from cola, not tea.

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Manhattan recipe

Cocktail

Manhattan - Rye Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth & Bitters Classic

The Manhattan is a classic rye whiskey cocktail that balances spicy whiskey with rich sweet vermouth and aromatic Angostura bitters. Stirred until silky and finished with a cocktail cherry, it is one of the essential spirit-forward drinks.

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Margarita recipe

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Margarita - Tequila, Lime & Triple Sec Classic Cocktail

The Margarita combines 100% agave tequila, fresh lime juice, and Triple Sec in a sharp, citrus-driven cocktail with just enough orange sweetness to balance the agave. Shake it cold and finish with an optional half salt rim.

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Martinez Cocktail recipe

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Martinez Cocktail - London Dry Gin, Sweet Vermouth & Maraschino Classic

The Martinez Cocktail combines London Dry Gin, sweet vermouth, Maraschino Luxardo, and orange bitters in a rich, aromatic stirred classic. Often placed on the evolutionary path between the Manhattan and Martini, it balances botanical gin with herbal sweetness and a subtle cherry note.

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Mimosa recipe

Cocktail

Mimosa - Prosecco & Fresh Orange Brunch Cocktail

The Mimosa pairs chilled Prosecco with fresh orange juice in an equal-parts sparkling cocktail built for brunch and easy celebrations. Bright citrus, crisp bubbles, and a two-ingredient formula keep this classic refreshingly simple.

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Mojito recipe

Cocktail

Mojito – Classic Cuban Rum, Mint & Lime Highball

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.

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