Wando's Classic Cocktails
Common Cocktails
Cherry-Bomb
A popular variation of the Jager-Bomb, the Cherry-Bomb instead uses chilled cherry vodka with Red Bull Energy Drink
Jager-Bomb
Still wildly popular this bomb shot mixes Jagermeister (herbal liqueur) and 3-4 ounces of Red Bull Energy Drink
Arnold Palmer
Another summer classic mixing unsweetened tea and lemonade. It's a great non-alcohol alternative to the John Daly
Wine Spritzer
This classic wine drink uses white wine (we suggest a Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc or for a sweeter drink, a Reisling), white soda or soda water for a less sweet drink. Garnish with a lemon or lime twist
Tom Collins
Even with so many variations, this classic summer refresher comes standard with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup or sugar and soda water. Bitters are optional, but experimenting with Fee Brothers fruit bitters will add great flavors
Kamikaze
Equal parts of vodka, triple sec and Roses' Lime Juice make up this cocktail or shot and carries the Japanese meaning of "Divine Wind"
Fuzzy Navel
A drink that many joke is the first of a young tipplers' life due to the sweetness of the drink. Named for the fuzz on a peach, circa 1980s, the Fuzzy Navel mixes peach schnapps and orange juice. If you want to fortify this drink, vodka mixes in well
Tequila Sunrise
This drink is all in the name, the Tequila Sunrise is layered to look like a sunrise. The most popular version, created in California, circa 1970, mixes tequila, orange juice and grenadine Syrup. But the original from Arizona, circa 1935, mixes tequila, creme de cassis, lime juice and soda water
Cosmopolitan
This "Sex in the City" cocktail originated in the 70s but surged in Florida nightclubs and San Francisco's gay bars 20+ years later. Vodka, Cointreau, cranberry and lime juices
Black Russian
First poured in 1949, this simple classic mixes vodka and coffee liqueur and gets its' name from the color of the drink and the reference to the orgin of the vodka
White Russian
Named for Russian Vodka (and the white cream and coffee liqueur), the second variation of the Black Russian was repopularized by the cult classic movie The Big Lebowski. "The Dude's" official drink
Irish Coffee
A heavenly drink first poured by an Irish Chef in hopes of keeping American travelers warm while traveling in Ireland. It is made with Irish Whiskey, a barspoon of brown sugar, dark roast coffee and carefully topped with a layer of cream
Gimlet
Traditionally made with half gin and half Roses Lime Juice, we prefer a different variation which includes two parts gin and one part fresh lime juice and a dash of Roses Lime Juice to add a sweet note to this drink
Dirty Gin Martini
Take the original Martini (gin or vodka) and add olive juice and garnish with olives. Simple as that!
Dirty Vodka Martini
Take the original martini (gin or vodka) and add olive juice and garnish with olives
Gin Martini
Possibly the world's most famous cocktail using simply gin, dry vermouth and an olive or lemon twist
Vodka Martini
Possibly the world's most famous cocktail using simply vodka, dry vermouth and an olive or lemon twist
Mimosa
The classic brunch cocktail (or simply the breakfast of champions) is a refreshing drink mix of Champagne and orange juice. Cheers to a great day!
Rob Roy
In honor of the Scottish folk hero Robert Roy McGregor, circa 1890s, NYC gave us another classic. Essentially a Scotch Manhattan
Daiquiri
An American in Cuba was thought to be the first to make this simple, yet classic and delicious rum cocktail. With so many variations this is a drink that keeps on drinking. The Brazilian version is the Ciapirinha and other versions include the Hemingway, Floridita and the Strawberry or Banana Daiquiri
Margarita
An import from our neighbors to the south, thought to originate in Mexico circa 1940s. The margarita is flavored with fresh juices or the original with tequila, triple sec (Grand Mariner or Cointreau), fresh squeezed lime juice and a salted glass
Brandy Old Fashioned
One of America's earliest cocktails, circa 1800 (originally the Bittered Sling) consists of whiskey (or brandy, bourbon, rye etc.), bitters, sugar and water or soda and a lemon or orange peel and cherry. Try different sodas for various flavors like ginger beer, Squirt (sour) or 7-Up/Sprite (sweet)
Rye Manhattan
Originating at the Manhattan Club in New York City circa 1870. Made traditionally with whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters and a cherry, but substituted well with brandy, bourbon and scotch
Lemondrop
The Lemondrop is great no matter what form it comes in: shot, martini or highball. It's a slightly sweet drink, but mostly tart from the citrus vodka, lemon juice, superfine sugar and triple sec (optional)
Flirtini
Another popular martini-style cocktail, the Flirtini is made with vodka, pineapple juice and sparkling wine or champagne. Some recipes also call for a triple orange liqueur like Cointreau or triple sec
Scotch Old Fashioned
One of America's earliest cocktails, circa 1800 (originally the Bittered Sling) consists of whiskey (or brandy, bourbon, rye etc.), bitters, sugar and water or soda and a lemon or orange peel and cherry. Try different sodas for various flavors like ginger beer, Squirt (sour) or 7-Up/Sprite (sweet)
Rye Old Fashioned
One of America's earliest cocktails, circa 1800 (originally the Bittered Sling) consists of whiskey (or brandy, bourbon, rye etc.), bitters, sugar and water or soda and a lemon or orange peel and cherry. Try different sodas for various flavors like ginger beer, Squirt (sour) or 7-Up/Sprite (sweet)
Bloody Mary
Breakfast is served. Circa early 1900s. Mix vodka, tomato juice, spices, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces and pretty much anything else you want to add. Beef Jerky? Cheese? Veggies? Grilled shrimp? It's all good. But the original was the simple version without any whistles and bells. In the midwest, serve with a chaser of beer, preferably a lager
Bourbon Old Fashioned
One of America's earliest cocktails, circa 1800 (originally the Bittered Sling) consists of whiskey (or brandy, bourbon, rye etc.), bitters, sugar and water or soda and a lemon or orange peel and cherry. Try different sodas for various flavors like ginger beer, Squirt (sour) or 7-Up/Sprite (sweet)
Scotch Manhattan
Originating at the Manhattan Club in New York City circa 1870. Made traditionally with whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters and a cherry, but substituted well with rye whiskey, bourbon and brandy
Salty Dog
A cousin to the Greyhound Cocktail, the Salty Dog just adds a salted rim to the vodka or gin and grapefruit juice mix
Bahama Mama #1
Whether it was Club Med or one of the other resorts in the Bahama Islands, the #1 and #2 versions are essentially rum punch. The #1 variation mixes white rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, grenadine, orange juice and pineapple juice shaken with ice
Car Bomb
Originally called the Irish Car Bomb, which most Irishmen found offensive, now cuts off the "Irish" tag and drops a shot of Bailey's Irish Cream into a Guinness Stout beer
Bourbon Manhattan
Originating at the Manhattan Club in New York City circa 1870. Made traditionally with whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters and a cherry, but substituted well with rye whiskey, brandy and scotch
Blow Job
Traditionally made with Bailey's Irish cream and amaretto are topped with whipped cream. Place your hands behind your back and take the shot with only your mouth
John Daly
Although Pro Golfer John Daly doesn't appreciate his name being associated with an alcoholic drink, we are guessing he would have to like this mix of iced tea, lemonade and vodka
Brandy Manhattan
Originating at the Manhattan Club in New York City circa 1870. Made traditionally with whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters and a cherry, but substituted well with rye whiskey, bourbon and scotch
Sex on the Beach
In 1987 Fort Lauderdale, Florida was invaded by tourists and college students on spring break in search of the beach and sex. In order to push the peach liqueur that came out in 87', a local Bartender won a competition for mixing vodka, peach schnapps, OJ and cranberry juice
Vodka Collins
Even with so many variations, this classic summer refresher comes standard with gin, but with this version, vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup or sugar and soda water. Bitters are optional, but experimenting with Fee Brothers fruit bitters will add great