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.

Recipes

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Moscow Mule recipe

Cocktail

Moscow Mule Cocktail – Vodka, Lime & Ginger Beer IBA Classic

The Moscow Mule combines clean vodka, spicy ginger beer, and fresh lime in a crisp, refreshing IBA cocktail. Its simple build delivers bright citrus, lively carbonation, and a distinctive ginger bite.

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Negroni recipe

Cocktail

Negroni – Classic Italian Gin, Campari & Sweet Vermouth Cocktail

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 recipe

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New York Sour: Bourbon, Lemon & Red Wine IBA New Era Cocktail

The New York Sour layers a bright Bourbon sour with a dramatic Red Wine float. Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, a touch of Egg White, and dry red wine create an IBA cocktail with tart citrus, whiskey depth, silky texture, and a striking ruby top.

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Old Fashioned recipe

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Old Fashioned - Bourbon, Angostura & Sugar Whiskey Cocktail

The Old Fashioned combines bourbon, sugar, Angostura bitters, and water in one of the clearest expressions of a whiskey cocktail. Built directly in the glass and stirred over ice, it balances oak, sweetness, spice, and citrus without hiding the bourbon.

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Paloma recipe

Cocktail

Paloma - Tequila & Pink Grapefruit Highball with Mexican Roots

The Paloma is an IBA-recognized tequila highball combining agave tequila, pink grapefruit soda, fresh lime, and a pinch of salt. Crisp, citrusy, and gently bitter, it delivers plenty of flavor with a simple built-in-the-glass method.

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Paper Plane recipe

Cocktail

Paper Plane Cocktail – Bourbon, Aperol & Amaro Equal-Parts Sour

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 recipe

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Paradise Cocktail - IBA Gin, Apricot Brandy & Orange Classic

The Paradise Cocktail is a classic IBA gin cocktail pairing botanical gin with fruity apricot brandy and fresh orange juice. Shaken and served up, it is bright, lightly sweet, and remarkably simple.

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Piña Colada recipe

Blended & Frozen Drink

Piña Colada - Rum, Pineapple & Coconut Frozen Cocktail

The Piña Colada blends light rum, coconut cream, and fresh pineapple juice into a smooth frozen cocktail with rich coconut texture and bright tropical fruit. Served icy cold with pineapple and a cocktail cherry, it is Puerto Rico's unmistakable rum classic.

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Pisco Sour recipe

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Pisco Sour – Classic Peruvian Citrus & Egg White Cocktail

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 recipe

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Planter's Punch: Jamaican Rum, Lime & Sugar Cane Juice IBA Classic

The Planter's Punch combines bold Jamaican Rum, fresh Lime Juice, and Sugar Cane Juice in a stripped-back IBA rum punch. Bright citrus, funky rum character, and fresh cane sweetness make this classic simple, direct, and highly adjustable through dilution.

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Intermediate
Sazerac recipe

Cocktail

Sazerac – Classic Cognac, Absinthe, and Peychaud’s Bitters Cocktail

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 recipe

Cocktail

Sex On The Beach Cocktail: 1980s Vodka, Peach Schnapps & Cranberry-Orange Highball

The Sex On The Beach cocktail combines vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice in a fruity, easy-drinking highball. Peach sweetness, bright citrus, and tart cranberry make this colorful 1980s classic simple to build and easy to recognize.

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