Remember the Maine
Remember the Maine was documented by Charles H. Baker Jr. in his 1939 book The Gentleman's Companion. Baker claimed he encountered the cocktail in Havana, Cuba during the 1933 Cuban Revolution.
Scotch Sour
The Scotch Sour is a classic variation of the whiskey sour that uses Scotch whisky instead of bourbon, creating a smoother, maltier take on the traditional sour formula.
Corn n' Oil
Corn n' Oil is a traditional Barbadian cocktail dating back over 100 years. The earliest written reference appears in Mrs. H. Graham Yearwood's 1911 book "West Indian and Other Recipes."
Pearl Diver
The Pearl Diver was created around 1937 by Donn Beach at Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood. Originally called Pearl Diver's Punch, the recipe remained secret until recovered from Dick Santiago's coded notebook.
Fog Cutter
The Fog Cutter was created by Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron in the 1940s and first published in his 1946 Book of Food and Drink. Known for combining rum, brandy, gin, and sherry in one potent cocktail.
Three Dots and a Dash
Three Dots and a Dash was created during World War II by Donn Beach (Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt) at Don the Beachcomber. The name represents Morse code for the letter "V" symbolizing Victory.
Suffering Bastard
The Suffering Bastard was created in 1942 by bartender Joe Scialom at Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. Designed as a hangover remedy for British officers during World War II's North African campaign.
Scorpion Bowl
The Scorpion Bowl was created by Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron after encountering a similar punch during his 1939 trip to Honolulu. The drink was served at a bar called The Hut using Okolehao, a Hawaiian moonshine.
Rum Punch (original)
Rum Punch traces its origins to British East India Company merchants in the 17th century. The word "punch" derives from the Hindi word "panch" meaning five, referencing the traditional five ingredients.
Bahama Mama
The Bahama Mama's exact origins remain disputed. Bahamian bartender Oswald Greenslade claims he created the cocktail in 1963, but the drink was already popular in the 1950s before his bartending career began.
Jungle Bird
The Jungle Bird was created by Jeffrey Ong at the Aviary Bar in Kuala Lumpur Hilton, which opened on July 6, 1973 as Malaysia's first five-star hotel. The cocktail served as a welcome drink for hotel guests.
Rum Swizzle
The Rum Swizzle is often called Bermuda's national drink, with roots tracing to Caribbean rum punches of the 18th century. The modern Bermuda version was popularized at the Swizzle Inn in 1932.
Añejo Highball
The Añejo Highball was created in the late 1990s by Dale DeGroff at the Rainbow Room in New York City. This sophisticated rum cocktail was designed as a tribute to Cuban bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s.