List of IBA official cocktails
The International Bartenders Association (IBA) is an organization that sets the standard for cocktail recipes and bartending techniques worldwide. The IBA has curated a list of official cocktails that are recognized globally for their quality and consistency. These cocktails are often used in bartending competitions and are considered classics in the world of mixology.
Categories of IBA Official Cocktails[edit]
The IBA classifies its official cocktails into three main categories:
The Unforgettables[edit]
This category includes timeless cocktails that have been popular for decades. Some of the notable cocktails in this category are:
Contemporary Classics[edit]
These are cocktails that have gained popularity in more recent times but have established themselves as modern classics. Examples include:
- Cosmopolitan
- Mojito
- Espresso Martini
- Piña Colada
- Caipirinha
- French 75
- Tommy's Margarita
- Dark 'n' Stormy
- Aperol Spritz
- Paloma
New Era Drinks[edit]
This category features innovative cocktails that reflect current trends in mixology. Some of these drinks are:
- Penicillin
- Paper Plane
- Naked and Famous
- Eastside
- Bramble
- Last Word
- Vesper
- Corpse Reviver #2
- Bee's Knees
- Hemingway Special
