International Bartenders Association · 2024 list
The official classics
The International Bartenders Association keeps the list of recipes that serves as the reference for competitions and bar schools around the world. The current list has 102 cocktails, 34 in each of its three categories.
Quantities follow the official IBA specs. The wording of each method and the history notes are Drinkanagem's own. Measures are in ml, and every recipe has an oz switch.
Pre-war classics · 34 cocktails
The Unforgettables
The classics from before World War II, the foundation of nearly everything that came after.
Angel FaceGin · Shaken
Between the SheetsCognac and brandy · Shaken
Gin FizzGin · ShakenLate 20th century · 34 cocktails
Contemporary Classics
The drinks that ruled bars in the second half of the 20th century.
CardinaleGin · Stirred
GaribaldiBitters and amaro · Built
Rabo de GaloCachaça · BuiltRecent creations · 34 cocktails
New Era Drinks
Recent creations and rediscoveries that have already joined the repertoire of bars around the world.
Bee's KneesGin · Shaken
Dark 'n' StormyRum · Built
Don's Special DaiquiriRum · Blended
Grand MargaritaTequila and mezcal · Shaken
Missionary's DownfallRum · Blended
PalomaTequila and mezcal · Built
Russian Spring PunchVodka · Shaken
Three Dots and a DashRum · Blended