The IBA official cocktails are
cocktails recognised by the
International Bartenders Association (IBA) to be the most requested recipes.[1] The list was developed starting in 1960, and the first version was announced in 1961, comprising 50 cocktails.[1] It has since undergone periodic revisions, and as of 2023 comprises 89 cocktails in 3 categories; see
§ History for more.
List of cocktails
As of 2021[update], there are 89 IBA official cocktails, divided into three categories: unforgettables, contemporary classics, and new era drinks.
Made with equal amounts of gin, green
Chartreuse,
maraschino liqueur and freshly pressed
lime juice, which are combined in a
shaker with ice. After shaking, the mix is poured through a
cocktail strainer (sieve) into the glass so that the cocktail contains no ice and is served "
straight up".[13]
A local
New Orleans variation of a
cognac or
whiskey cocktail, named for the Sazerac de Forge et Fils brand of cognac brandy that served as its original main ingredient.[22] The drink is most traditionally a combination of cognac or
rye whiskey,
absinthe,
Peychaud's Bitters, and sugar, although
bourbon whiskey is sometimes substituted for the rye and
Herbsaint is sometimes substituted for the absinthe.
Essentially a
sidecar made with
gin in place of
brandy. What makes it different from the simple
gin sour is the switching of sugar for
triple sec. The cocktail sometimes also includes additional ingredients, for example
egg white, sugar, or
cream.
The Peruvian pisco sour uses Peruvian pisco as the base liquor and adds freshly squeezed
lemon juice,
simple syrup, ice,
egg white, and
Angostura bitters. The Chilean version is similar, but uses Chilean pisco and
pica lime, and excludes the bitters and egg white. Other variants of the cocktail include those created with fruits like
pineapple or plants such as
coca leaves.
Originally made of
gin,
vodka, and
Kina Lillet. The formulations of its ingredients have changed since its original publication in print, and so some modern bartenders have created new versions which attempt to more closely mimic the original taste.
Made with
vodka,
espresso coffee,
coffee liqueur, and sugar syrup. It is not a true
martini as it contains neither
gin nor
vermouth, but is one of many drinks that incorporate the term into their names.
Most commonly prepared by mixing tequila, lime juice,[41] and a
grapefruit-flavored soda such as
Fresca,
Squirt, or
Jarritos and served on the rocks with a lime wedge. Adding salt to the rim of the glass is also an option.
Name for two different mixed drinks, one being more of a standard cocktail associated with World War II and the other being more of an exotic drink associated with
Tiki bars.
After the initial 1961 list, there have been revisions in 1987, 1993, 2004, 2011, 2020, and 2021 (minor).[49]
1961 list
The 1961 list consisted of 50 drinks:[50] Adonis, Affinity, Alaska, Alexander, Angel Face, Bacardi, Bamboo, Bentley, Between The Sheets, Block And Fall, Bloody Mary, Bobby Burns, Bombay, Bronx, Brooklyn, Caruso, Casino, Claridge, Clover Club, Czarina, Daiquiri, Derby, Diki-Diki, Duchess, Est-India, Gibson, Gin And It, Grand Slam, Grasshopper, Manhattan, Martini Dry, Martini Sweet, Mary Pickford, Mikado, Monkey Gland, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Old Pal, Orange Blossom, Oriental, Paradise, Parisian, Planters, Princeton, Rob Roy, Rose, Sidecar, Stinger, White Lady, Za-Za.
1987
1987 list
The 1987 list consisted of 73 drinks:[51] Alexander, Americano, Apotheke, Bacardi, Banana Bliss, Banana Daiquiri, B & B, Bellini, Black Russian, Bloody Mary, Blu Lagoon, Bronx, Buck’s Fizz, Bull Shot, Champagne Cocktail, Champagne Pick Me Up, Collins (Tom Collins), Coffes (Irish Whiskey), Daiquiri, Egg Nogs (Cognac), Fizzes (Gin), Florida, French Connection, Frozen Daiquiri, Garibaldi, Gibson, Gimlet (Gin O Vodka), Gin And French, Gin And It, Golden Cadillac, Golden Dream, God Father, God Mother, Grasshopper, Harvey Wallbanger, Horse’s Neck, King Alfonzo, Kir, Kir Imperial, Kir Royal, Mai Tai, Manhattan, Margarita, Martini, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Paradise, Pimm’s Cup N°1, Piña Colada, Planter’s Punch, Porto Flip, Prairie Oyster, Pussy Foot, Rob Roy, Rose, Rusty Nail, Salty Dog, Screwdriver, Shirley Temple, Sidecar, Singapore Sling, Snowball, Sours (Whiskey), Spritzer, Stinger, Strawberry Daiquiri, Tequila Sunrise, Tequini, Velvet Hammer, Vodkatini, White Lady, White Russian, White Spider
1987 changes: Adonis, Affinity, Alaska, Bamboo, Bentley, Block And Fall, Bobby Burns, Bombay, Brooklyn, Caruso, Claridge, Czarina, Diki-Diki, Duchess, Est-India, Grand Slam, Martini Sweet, Mikado, Old Pal, Orange Blossom, Oriental, Parisian, Princeton, Rob Roy, Za-Za.
1993
1993 list
The 1993 list consisted of 60 drinks:[52] Alexander, Americano, Bacardi, Banana Frozen Daiquiri, Bellini, Black Russian, Bloody Mary, Brandy Egg Nog, Bronx, Buck’s Fizz ( Mimosa ), Bull Shot, Champagne Cocktail, Daiquiri, Florida (non-alcoholic), French Connection, Frozen Daiquiri, Garibaldi, Gibson, Gin And French, Gin And It, Gin Fizz, Golden Cadillac, Golden Dream, God Father, God Mother, Grasshopper, Harvey Wallbanger, Horse’s Neck, Irish Coffe, John Collins, Kir, Kir Royal, Manhattan, Manhattan Dry, Manhattan Perfect, Margarita, Martini Dry, Martini Perfect, Martini Sweet, Martini Vodka, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Paradise, Parson’s Special (non-alcoholic), Piña Colada, Planter’s Punch, Porto Flip, Pussy Foot (non-alcoholic), Rob Roy, Rose, Rusty Nail, Screwdriver, Shirley Temple (non-alcoholic), Sidecar, Singapore Sling, Stinger, Tequila Sunrise, Whisky Sour, White Lady, White Russian
1993 changes
2004
2004 list
The 2004 list consisted of 66 drinks in 5 categories:[53]
Pre Dinner (23 drinks): Americano, Bacardi Cocktail, Daiquiri, Banana Daiquiri, Frozen Daiquiri, Bronx, Kir, Kir Royal, Manhattan, Manhattan Dry, Manhattan Medium o Perfect, Margarita*, Martini Dry, Martini Perfect, Martini Sweet, Martini Vodka, Gibson, Negroni, Paradise, Old Fashioned, Rob Roy, Rose, Whiskey Sour
After Dinner (11 drinks): Brandy Alexander, Black Russian, White Russian, French Connection, God Father, God Mother, Golden Cadillac, Golden Dream, Grasshopper, Porto Flip, Rusty Nail
The Most Popular (14 drinks): Caipirinha*, Cosmopolitan, Japanese Slipper, Kamikaze, Long Island Iced Tea, Mai-Tai, Mojito, Orgasm, B 52, Salty Dog, Sea-Breeze, Cuba Libre, Sex On The Beach, Apple Martini
Special Cocktails (1 drink): Ladyboy
2004 changes
2011
2011 list
The 2011 list consisted of 77 drinks in 3 categories:[49]
Unforgettables (30 drinks):
Alexander, Americano, Angel Face, Aviation, Bacardi, Between The Sheets, Casino, Clover Club, Daiquiri, Derby, Dry Martini, Gin Fizz, John Collins, Manhattan, Mary Pickford, Monkey Gland, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Paradise, Planters Punch, Porto Flip, Ramos Gin Fizz, Rusty Nail, Sazerac, Screwdriver, Sidecar, Stinger, Tuxedo, Whiskey Sour, White Lady
Contemporary classics (31 drinks):
Bellini, Black Russian, Bloody Mary, Caipirinha, Champagne Cocktail, Cosmopolitan, Cuba Libre, French 75, French Connection, Godfather, Godmother, Golden Dream, Grasshopper, Harvey Wallbanger, Hemingway Special, Horses Neck, Irish Coffee, Kir, Long Island Iced Tea, Mai Tai, Margarita, Mimosa, Mint Julep, Mojito, Moscow Mule, Pina Colada, Rose, Sea Breeze, Sex On The Beach, Singapore Sling, Tequila Sunrise
New era drinks (16):
B-52, Barracuda, Bramble, Dark N Stormy, Dirty Martini, Espresso Martini, French Martini, Kamikaze, Lemon Drop Martini, Pisco Sour, Russian Spring Punch, Spritz Veneziano, Tommy's Margarita, Vampiro, Vesper Martini, Yellow Bird
2011 changes
2020
2020 list
2020 changes
The IBA list was significantly updated in 2020, with 24 new drinks, 11 removed drinks, 2 movements between sections, and 1 renaming.[54]
The following 24 drinks were added in the 2020 update:
Added to Unforgettables (6 drinks): Boulevardier, Brandy crusta, Hanky panky, Last word, Martinez, Vieux Carré
Added to Contemporary Classics (2 drinks): Corpse Reviver #2, Zombie
Added to New Era Drinks (16 drinks): Bee's Knees, Canchanchara, Fernandito, Illegal, Naked and Famous, New York Sour, Old Cuban, Paloma, Paper Plane, Penicillin, Southside, Spicy Fifty, Suffering Bastard, Tipperary, Trinidad Sour, Ve.n.to.
Other than additions or removals:
Pisco sour and Vesper both moved from "New Era Drinks" to "Contemporary Classics"
"Spritz Veneziano" was renamed "Spritz", and remained in "New Era Drinks"
The following 11 drinks were removed as of the 2020 update of the list: B-52, Bacardi, Derby, Dirty martini, Godfather, Godmother, Harvey Wallbanger, Kamikaze, Rose, Screwdriver, Vampiro.
2021 revision
A minor revision in 2021 removed the Southside, which had only been added in 2020.
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^"Summer drinks: cocktail trolleys". Financial Times. 15 August 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2023. …there is no denying the deliciousness of its speciality cocktails, such as the Spicy Fifty with chillis, elderflower and honey syrup.
^"Tipperary". IBA Official Cocktails. Retrieved 29 May 2020.