1. Classic Margarita
2 parts tequila
1 part Cointreau (or triple sec)
1 part lime juice
Method: Shake with ice, strain.
Glass: Rocks glass, rimmed with salt.
Garnish: Lime wheel.
2. Cosmopolitan
1.5 parts vodka
1 part Cointreau
0.5 part lime juice
0.5 part cranberry juice
Method: Shake with ice, strain.
Glass: Martini glass.
Garnish: Lime wedge or orange twist.
3. Sidecar
2 parts cognac
1 part Cointreau
1 part lemon juice
Method: Shake with ice, strain.
Glass: Coupe glass, sugar rim optional.
Garnish: Orange twist.
4. White Lady
2 parts gin
1 part Cointreau
1 part lemon juice
Method: Shake with ice, strain.
Glass: Coupe glass.
Garnish: Lemon twist.
5. Mai Tai
2 parts light rum
0.75 part Cointreau
0.75 part lime juice
0.5 part orgeat
0.25 part dark rum (float)
Method: Shake first 4 ingredients with ice, strain over fresh ice. Float dark rum.
Glass: Rocks glass.
Garnish: Mint sprig + lime wheel.
6. Corpse Reviver #2
1 part gin
1 part Cointreau
1 part Lillet Blanc
1 part lemon juice
Method: Shake with ice, strain.
Glass: Coupe glass, rinse with absinthe if desired.
Garnish: Orange twist.
7. Long Island Iced Tea
0.5 part vodka
0.5 part gin
0.5 part rum
0.5 part tequila
0.5 part Cointreau
1 part lemon juice
1 part simple syrup
Cola top
Method: Shake first 7 ingredients, strain over ice, top with cola.
Glass: Highball.
Garnish: Lemon wedge.
8. Singapore Sling (simplified)
1.5 parts gin
0.5 part Cointreau
0.5 part cherry brandy
0.5 part Benedictine
1 part lime juice
1 part pineapple juice
Dash grenadine
Method: Shake with ice, strain.
Glass: Highball.
Garnish: Pineapple slice + cherry.
9. Between the Sheets
1 part cognac
1 part light rum
1 part Cointreau
0.75 part lemon juice
Method: Shake with ice, strain.
Glass: Coupe.
Garnish: Lemon twist.
10. Pegu Club
2 parts gin
1 part Cointreau
0.75 part lime juice
Dash Angostura bitters
Dash orange bitters
Method: Shake with ice, strain.
Glass: Coupe.
Garnish: Lime wheel.
11. Kamikaze
1.5 parts vodka
1 part Cointreau
0.75 part lime juice
Method: Shake with ice, strain.
Glass: Cocktail or shot glass.
Garnish: Lime wedge.
12. Tequila Sunrise (with a twist)
2 parts tequila
1 part Cointreau
3 parts orange juice
Dash grenadine
Method: Build in glass with ice, add grenadine last to sink.
Glass: Highball.
Garnish: Orange slice + cherry.
13. Metropolitan
2 parts brandy
1 part Cointreau
1 part sweet vermouth
Dash Angostura bitters
Method: Stir with ice, strain.
Glass: Coupe or martini.
Garnish: Orange twist.
14. B52 (Layered Shooter)
1 part Kahlúa
1 part Baileys Irish Cream
1 part Cointreau
Method: Carefully layer each ingredient with a bar spoon.
Glass: Shot glass.
Garnish: None.
15. Grand Margarita (a.k.a. Cadillac)
2 parts reposado tequila
1 part Cointreau
1 part lime juice
0.5 part agave syrup
Float of Grand Marnier (optional)
Method: Shake first 4 with ice, strain over fresh ice. Float Grand Marnier.
Glass: Rocks glass, salted rim optional.
Garnish: Lime wheel.
