Sophisticated and Elegant Cocktails

Bergamot Sparkler Recipe

This bubbly cocktail is the perfect light and refreshing lift (and let's face it, really pretty to look at).

Spumante Molto Rosso Recipe

The Negroni is one of the great cocktails, and it's simple: equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and the bittersweet Italian aperitivo Campari. This cocktail, a twist on that classic, aims to provide an easy introduction to Campari. Cranberry-infused gin complements Campari's bitter bite, which is smoothed out by the lime, sugar, and fruity prosecco. Roll the soaked cranberries in sugar and skewer on cocktail picks for a pretty garnish.

The Westview Cocktail Recipe

In New York, it's common to name stirred rye cocktails after neighborhoods. This one is named for a historic neighborhood in Atlanta, the city where mixologist Kellie Thorn lives. You'll make more infused whiskey than you need for this cocktail--a good thing, as it's a delicious winter sipper.

Gin-Campari Old-Fashioned Recipe

Dave Kwiatkowski of The Sugar House creates this variation on an old-fashioned by swapping gin for the whiskey. A splash of Campari adds bitterness and a rosy color.

Pomegranate Prosecco Recipe

Pomegranate liqueur adds that extra amount of flavor while the pomegranate seeds dance in the glass.

Royal Gin and Tonic Recipe

Traditional gin and tonic gets the royal treatment with the addition of Champagne to each serving. Garnish Royal Gin and Tonic with skewered lime wedges.

Punch Parker Recipe

Allen Katz, mixologist at the Shanty and a partner in New York Distilling, uses his own Dorothy Parker gin to make this fruity punch.

Pear and Pomegranate Bellini Recipe

For an elegant and fruity cocktail ready in just 5 minutes, try this easy bellini made with brandy, pomegranate juice and prosecco.

Champagne Cocktail Recipe

At the revamped Merchants restaurant in a 118-year-old Nashville building, suspender-clad mixologists serve old-school drinks like this one from the mid-19th century.

Cherry-Orange Tequila Cocktail Recipe

A slow pour creates pretty layers of cherry and orange for this tequila-spiked rainbow in a glass

Orange Twister Recipe

An orange simple syrup adds a hint of citrusy flavor to our Orange Twister. We top the cocktail with bubbly and an orange peel.

Black Currant Champagne Recipe

Black Currant Champagne is as simple as filling a glass with equal parts Champagne and black currant nectar. Don't forget to garnish this spritzer with fresh blackberries.

The Big Texan Bourbon-and-Grapefruit Cocktail Recipe

The tang of grapefruit juice and the natural notes of fresh basil leaves give this bourbon cocktail an edge.

Aged Negroni Recipe

This delicious gin, Campari and vermouth cocktail develops a smooth, deep flavor after being aged in an oak barrel for a month.

Lemon-Thyme Bubbly Recipe

Keep spirits bright by making cocktails with sparkling wine like we did with Lemon-Thyme Bubbly.

Pink Grapefruit and Lychee Cocktail Recipe

Pink grapefruit, a popular winter fruit, stars in this pretty beverage. Look for canned lychee fruit, which has a delicately sweet flavor, in the ethnic foods aisle at the supermarket or at Asian groceries. Use the leftover lychees in a fruit salad. If you're preparing our Cocktail Party Menu, you'll want to double this recipe.

Champagne and Cranberries Recipe

Fresh cranberries (or any berries of your choice) offer a fruity addition to your favorite bubbly.

Wilga Hill Boomerang II Recipe

At the heart of this great cocktail is gin, apple, and vermouth. Garnish with a fresh lemon peel to give it the finishing touch.