Alcoholic Mixed Drinks in London

Espresso Martini is a rich and creamy cocktail made with a combination of vodka, espresso, sugar syrup, and coffee liqueur. All ingredients are first mixed in a shaker with ice, and then strained into a Martini glass. There should be a ni... READ MORE

Bramble is a spring cocktail that was created by Dick Bradsell in 1984 in London. The cocktail consists of dry gin, lemon juice, sweet blackberry liqueur, sugary syrup, and crushed ice. It is named after blackberry bushes which are common... READ MORE

Tom Collins is a classic cocktail hailing from London. It's made with a combination of gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and soda water poured into an ice-filled glass. It is believed that this refreshing drink was created by the head waiter... READ MORE

Black Velvet consists of only two ingredients in equal parts - dark lager (traditionally Guinness stout) and sparkling wine (typically champagne). This classic cocktail was created in London in 1861 by a bartender who mourned the death of... READ MORE

While the American version of Boilermaker is a cocktail customarily served with beer as a chaser taken after a single gulp of hard liquor, such as whiskey, in the United Kingdom the term refers to a cocktail consisting of equal parts mild... READ MORE

Contrary to its name, this cocktail does not have much in common with a classic Martini. Porn Star is a version that combines vanilla-flavored vodka, passion fruit liqueur, lime juice, and passion fruit purée, while a shot of Champ... READ MORE

John Collins is an English cocktail made with a combination of dry gin, sugar, lemon juice, and carbonated water. To prepare it, all ingredients are poured into a highball glass filled with ice, then stirred and garnished with a lemon sli... READ MORE

Buck’s Fizz is an English cocktail made with a combination of champagne and orange juice, where the ratio should be 2:1, unlike the Mimosa, which is typically made with equal parts champagne and orange juice. The cocktail is served ... READ MORE

Hanky-Panky is a popular cocktail made with a combination of gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet Branca – a bitter Italian liqueur with a blend of botanicals such as chamomile, cardamom, rhubarb, and saffron. To prepare it, all ingredie... READ MORE

White Lady is an English cocktail made with a combination of gin, triple sec, and fresh lemon juice. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into a large cocktail glass. Many people like to add egg... READ MORE

Blood and Sand is a Scotch-based cocktail that was first published in The Savoy Cocktail Book, written by Harry Craddock and published in 1930. The cocktail incorporates Scotch—preferably less smoky styles—cherry liqueur or ch... READ MORE

Russian Spring Punch is a cocktail made with a combination of vodka, crème de cassis, sugar syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling wine. In order to prepare it, all ingredients except sparkling wine should be shaken and poured into an i... READ MORE

Churchill is an English cocktail prepared with a combination of scotch, red vermouth, lime juice, and citrus liqueur. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be vigorously shaken with ice, then strained into a glass. The cocktail w... READ MORE

Breakfast Martini is a cocktail made with a combination of gin, lemon juice, orange marmalade, and orange liqueur. In order to prepare it, marmalade should be stirred with gin in a shaker until it dissolves, and the concoction is then com... READ MORE

Spicy Fifty is a contemporary cocktail that combines vanilla-flavored vodka, elderflower cordial, fresh lime juice, honey syrup, and a few slices of red chili pepper. To make the drink, all the ingredients are shaken with ice, and the mix... READ MORE

Link Up is another creation of famous bartender Joe Gilmore, who invented this cocktail to commemorate the Apollo-Soyuz project, where the Russians and American linked up in space. It is made with a combination of Southern Comfort, Russia... READ MORE

Millionaire is a name given to several unrelated cocktails that appeared before and during Prohibition, but the bourbon or rye-based sour became the most popular option that withstood the test of time. The original version used rye, Cura&... READ MORE

Common Market is an English cocktail that was originally created by the legendary bartender Joe Gilmore to commemorate Britain’s entry to the European Economic Community in 1973. He used the drinks from all member states, so the lis... READ MORE

Nixon is a cocktail made with a combination of bourbon, sloe gin, and a few dashes of peach bitters. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be stirred and served on the rocks. The cocktail is typically garnished with a peach slice... READ MORE

Missouri Mule is an English cocktail made with a combination of bourbon, applejack, lemon juice, Campari, and Cointreau. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass. The c... READ MORE

Savoy Corpse Reviver is a variation of the classic Corpse Reviver. It was created by the legendary Joe Gilmore in 1954. The drink is made with a combination of brandy, crème de menthe, and Fernet Branca – a bitter herbal liqu... READ MORE

Golden Doublet is an English cocktail made with a combination of orange juice, lime juice, and Grand Marnier. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, strained into a champagne flute, then topped with champagne. ... READ MORE

Deauville is one of the classic cocktails. It combines brandy, Calvados, Cointreau, and lemon juice. The ingredients are shaken with ice, and the combination is strained into a coupe or martini glass. This cocktail is typically not garnis... READ MORE

Diplomat is a low-alcohol cocktail that combines dry and sweet vermouth with maraschino liqueur. The ratio of dry and sweet vermouth is usually adjusted to taste, and most contemporary variations will also include a dash of bitters. The i... READ MORE

Moonwalk is an English cocktail made with a combination of grapefruit juice, orange liqueur, rose water, and sparkling wine. In order to prepare it, grapefruit juice, orange liqueur, and rose water should be vigorously shaken with ice, an... READ MORE

Kensington Court Special is a fruity English cocktail made with a combination of lime juice, passion fruit juice, vodka, and apricot brandy. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should simply be shaken with ice, then strained into a ch... READ MORE

Lion's Tail is one of the classic Prohibition cocktails. It combines bourbon, lime juice, simple syrup, bitters, and allspice dram (rum-based liqueur flavored with allspice berries). The ingredients are shaken with ice and are then strain... READ MORE

Golden Dawn is a vintage cocktail based on gin and apricot brandy. It also includes equal amounts of orange juice, Calvados (apple brandy), and a dash of grenadine. Gin, apricot brandy, orange juice, and apple brandy are shaken with ice, ... READ MORE

The Journalist is a vintage cocktail that combines gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, orange Curaçao, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters. The recipe is featured in some classic cocktail books, and it first appeared in The Savoy Coc... READ MORE

Yellow Parrot is one of the classics that had almost disappeared from the bar menus. However, this simple mix of absinthe, yellow Chartreuse, and apricot liqueur has made a comeback and has started to regain its old fame. The cocktail is ... READ MORE

Alberto is a classic cocktail consisting of equal parts gin, Lillet, and dry sherry. It also includes a dash of Cointreau, while fino or manzanilla are preferred sherry options. Alberto is made by combining all the ingredients in a mixing... READ MORE

Fourth Degree is a vintage cocktail that is similar to a Martini. It is a combination of equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth, with the addition of absinthe. To make the cocktail, all the ingredients are added to a mixing gla... READ MORE

Yolanda is a Prohibition-era cocktail that combines gin, brandy, vermouth, grenadine, and absinthe. The original recipe used one part gin and one part brandy, with two parts vermouth and dashes of absinthe and grenadine, but contemporary ... READ MORE

White Cargo is a vintage, ice-cream-based cocktail. It is a simple, two-ingredient cocktail whose basic form only includes vanilla ice cream and gin. Both ingredients are shaken, usually with ice, until well combined. The mixture is then ... READ MORE