After-work drinks prioritize low prep time and immediate refreshment to ease the transition from the workday. This category highlights effervescent, crisp, and easily assembled highballs and spritzes. Key examples include the Gin and Tonic, Tom Collins, and Aperol Spritz, which combine botanical or citrus profiles with carbonated mixers.

Almond Old Fashioned
Bourbon

Amaretto Sour
Amaretto liqueur

Americano
Red bitter, Rosso vermouth

Bobby Burns
Blended Scotch whisky

Bobby Burns (Craddocks recipe)
Blended Scotch whisky, Rosso vermouth

Bobby Burns (Emburys recipe)
Blended Scotch whisky

Bramble
London dry gin

Brandy Alexander
Cognac

Breakfast Martini
London dry gin

Dry Espresso Martini
Bourbon

Espresso Martini
Vodka

Espresso Martini (low-calorie)
Vodka

Final Ward
Rye whiskey, Herbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse), Maraschino liqueur

Gin and Tonic
London dry gin

Gin Basil Smash
London dry gin

Gin Basil Smash – IBA
London dry gin

Gin Basil Smash (low-calorie)
London dry gin

Irish Coffee
Irish whiskey

Irish Espresso Martini
Irish cream liqueur

Maple Old Fashioned
Bourbon

Milano Torino (Mi-To)
Red bitter, Rosso vermouth

Naked & Famous
Mezcal, Herbal liqueur (e.g., Yellow Chartreuse), Aperitivo

Negroni
London dry gin, Red bitter, Rosso vermouth

Paper Plane
Bourbon, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, Aperitivo