Midwestern American Cocktails

New York Sour is an American cocktail made with a combination of whiskey, sugar syrup, lemon juice, and dry red wine. In order to prepare it, all ingredients except wine are shaken with ice, then strained into a rocks glass and topped wit... READ MORE

Brandy Old-Fashioned is a Wisconsin variation of a classic Old-Fashioned cocktail. While the standard Old-Fashioned is made with whiskey, sugar, Angostura bitters, Maraschino cherries, orange slices, and a splash of club soda or water, th... READ MORE

Tom and Jerry is a classic American holiday cocktail that is traditionally consumed during the festive Christmas season. It is made with a combination of egg yolks, egg whites, sugar, brandy, rum, butter, milk, and warming spices such as ... READ MORE

Chicago Cocktail is a classic after-dinner drink made with a combination of brandy, champagne, Angostura bitters, and triple sec. To prepare it, brandy, bitters, and triple sec are mixed with ice, stirred, then strained into a glass and t... READ MORE

Paper Plane is a popular American cocktail that combines equal parts bourbon, amaro Nonino, Aperol, and fresh lemon juice. All the ingredients are shaken with ice, and the mixture is strained into a chilled coupe glass. Paper Plane is oft... READ MORE

Prairie Fire is an American cocktail with numerous variations. The basic version is prepared with a combination of hot sauce and strong liquor – typically whiskey or tequila. It is believed that the drink originated in the 1970s in ... READ MORE

Smith and Curran is an American cocktail made with a combination of crème de cacao, cream, and club soda. In order to prepare it, crème de cacao and cream should be shaken with ice, strained into an ice-filled highball glass... READ MORE

Sonic Screwdriver is an American cocktail made with a combination of vanilla vodka, blue curaçao, and lemon-lime soda. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be poured into a glass over ice, then stirred lightly and served.... READ MORE

This creamy cocktail with a pink color is made with a combination of crème de noyaux, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail gla... READ MORE

Hummer is a creamy ice cream cocktail that was concocted in Detroit in the 1960s. Often dubbed as an adult milkshake, the cocktail consists of ice cream, white rum, and Kahlua liqueur. The ingredients are blended with ice, and the drink i... READ MORE

Bullshot is a savory cocktail similar to Bloody Mary, but it is made with beef broth instead of tomato juice. It most likely originated in 1952, possibly as a marketing strategy for Campbell's Soup. Although it became a popular cocktail o... READ MORE

June Bug is a tasty tropical cocktail made with a combination of melon liqueur, coconut rum, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, and lime juice. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken with ice, then strained into a hurrican... READ MORE

Horsefeather is a cocktail consisting of rye whiskey, Angostura, lemon juice (sometimes only lemon zest), and typically ginger beer. The ingredients are poured into a glass filled with ice, and the mix is stirred until chilled. The drink ... READ MORE

Cohasset Punch is an American cocktail originally made with a combination of dark rum, sweet vermouth, lemon juice, canned peach syrup, and a few dashes of orange bitters, while modern interpretation also includes Grand Marnier. In order ... READ MORE

Bizzy Izzy is an American cocktail that combines equal parts whiskey (bourbon) and sherry with pineapple syrup and lemon juice. It can be shaken or stirred and served in an old-fashioned or highball glass. Bizzy Izzy is one of the vintage... READ MORE

Elmo Cola is a signature cocktail created at the legendary St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis. It consists of vanilla-infused bourbon, cherry juice, and whole cherries that are poured in a glass filled with ice. The drink is then topped... READ MORE