This collection explores drinks as visual experiences rather than simple recipes. Each composition is built around texture, color, and light, transforming liquid into atmosphere. The focus lies in the details — the way ice melts, glass reflects light, and a moment is frozen just before the first sip.
Mojito
The origins of the Mojito trace back to the 16th century, when a primitive version was consumed by sailors as a medicinal drink. Lime, mint, and alcohol were believed to protect against illness. Over time, the recipe evolved into one of the most refreshing and enduring cocktails ever created.
Recipe
50 ml (1.7 oz) white rum
25 ml (0.85 oz) fresh lime juice
15 ml (0.5 oz) simple syrup
8 -10 mint Leafs
Soda water
Gently muddle mint with lime and syrup, add rum and ice, top with soda.
Daiquiri
Daiquiri was born by accident in Cuba when an American engineer ran out of gin and replaced it with local rum. Lime and sugar were added to make the drink more refreshing in the tropical heat. What started as a simple improvisation eventually became one of the most respected classic cocktails in the world.
Recipe
50 ml (1.7 oz) white rum
25 ml (0.85 oz) fresh lime juice
15 ml (0.5 oz) simple syrup
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Zombie
Zombie was invented in 1934 by Donn Beach, the zombie was created to help a hung-over customer get through an early-morning business meeting. He returned a few days later, grumbling that the drink had turned him into a zombie for the entire trip.
Recipe
30 ml (1 oz) light rum
30 ml (1 oz) dark rum
30 ml (1 oz) overproof rum
20 ml (0.7 oz) lime juice
15 ml (0.5 oz) grenadine
10 ml (0.35 oz) falernum
A few dashes of Angostura bitters
Shake with ice, pour into a tall glass, and garnish with mint and citrus.
Espresso Martini
Espresso Martini was created in the 1980s by bartender Dick Bradsell in London. A customer famously asked for a drink that would “wake me up and then mess me up.” The result became a modern classic, perfectly balancing caffeine and alcohol.
Recipe
40 ml (1.35 oz) vodka
30 ml (1 oz) coffee liqueur
30 ml (1 oz) fresh espresso
10 ml (0.35 oz) sugar syrup
Shake hard with ice and strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with coffee beans.
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Sunrise became famous in the 1970s, not only for its layered appearance but also for its connection to rock culture. The Rolling Stones reportedly drank it during their tours, and the cocktail later inspired both a song and a movie. Its visual impact made it iconic long before people cared about its exact recipe.
Recipe
50 ml (1.7 oz) tequila
100 ml (3.4 oz) orange juice
15 ml (0.5 oz) grenadine
Build over ice. Slowly pour grenadine to create the signature gradient.
Mai Tai
Mai Tai was created in 1944 by Trader Vic, who served it to friends from Tahiti. Their reaction — “Mai tai roa ae,” meaning “out of this world” — gave the drink its name. Originally, it was meant to showcase quality rum, not hide it behind sweetness.
Recipe
40 ml (1.35 oz) aged rum
20 ml (0.7 oz) lime juice
15 ml (0.5 oz) orange curaçao
10 ml (0.35 oz) orgeat syrup
Shake with ice and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with lime and mint.
AMF (Adios Motherf**ker)
AMF emerged as a bold twist on the Long Island Iced Tea, designed to be stronger, brighter, and impossible to ignore. Its electric blue color became a visual warning — this was not a cocktail meant to be sipped quietly.
Recipe
15 ml (0.5 oz) vodka
15 ml (0.5 oz) rum
15 ml (0.5 oz) gin
15 ml (0.5 oz) tequila
15 ml (0.5 oz) blue curaçao
30 ml (1 oz) sweet & sour mix
Top with lemon-lime soda
Build over ice in a tall glass and stir gently.
