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Cocktails
From timeless classics to modern signatures
This section brings together all the cocktail recipes from The Double Strainer. You’ll find classic specs, modern signatures and low-ABV options, each with clear builds, glassware and garnish so you can use them straight behind the bar or at home


The Dreamer: A Herb-Driven Gin & Tonic Twist
Most Gin & Tonics start from the same place: a dry gin, a standard tonic, a citrus wedge. The Dreamer keeps the classic structure, but changes where the flavour work is done.


Daiquiri: The Spirit of Cuba in a Glass
The Daiquiri is more than a cocktail — it’s the distilled essence of balance, the meeting point between sugar, citrus, and spirit.
Three simple ingredients — Cuban rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup — combine to create one of the world’s most elegant drinks.
Yet behind that simplicity lies a universe of technique, history, and cultural identity.


Lynchburg Lemonade: The Highball Born in Tennessee
When it comes to crowd-pleasing highballs with American roots, few drinks are as instantly refreshing and approachable as the Lynchburg Lemonade. A citrus-forward long drink that balances sweetness, acidity, and spirit, it’s a staple on many bar menus—and for good reason.


When Beer Meets Bourbon: How to Make the Lager Whiskey Sour
The Whiskey Sour is a timeless cocktail, beloved for its balance of spirit, citrus, and sweetness, crowned with a velvety froth of egg white. But in today’s era of creative mixology, classics are meant to be reimagined. Enter the Lager Whiskey Sour - a twist that merges the malty bitterness of beer with the familiar structure of the sour, resulting in a drink that is complex, refreshing, and modern.


The Art of Beer Cocktails: A Guide to Mixing Brews with Spirits
Beer is one of the oldest and most beloved alcoholic beverages in the world. But while most people enjoy it straight from the bottle or poured into a frosty pint glass, there’s an entire world of mixology waiting to be explored with beer as a key ingredient. From light and effervescent lagers to bold and complex stouts, beer brings depth, texture, and carbonation to cocktails in ways that traditional mixers simply can’t.


Why the Pornstar Martini is More Than Just a Trendy Cocktail
The Pornstar Martini is one of the most iconic and celebrated cocktails in modern mixology. With its bold passion fruit flavor, elegant pres


Vodka, Limoncello and Basil: The Magic of "De Curtis"
Italy is celebrated for its bold flavors and fragrant ingredients, and the De Curtis (an italian famous actor) beautifully captures


Twisting the Rob Roy "Like a Boss"
For cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate complex, smoky flavors with a surprising twist, "Like a Boss" combines a nutty sesame oil-infused scotch with rich, coffee-infused sweet vermouth. Balanced with orange and aromatic bitters, and finished with cherry wood smoke, this drink is an experience for both the palate and the senses. It’s the perfect blend of smokiness, spice, and bittersweet warmth—a delightful cocktail for slow sipping in cozy settings.


Why the Barracuda Cocktail Deserves a Spot on Your Cocktail Menu
In the world of classic cocktails, few drinks manage to seamlessly blend the richness of Italian liqueurs with the tropical vibrancy of rum
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