Nightcaps are traditional end-of-the-evening drinks that emphasize warmth, rich textures, and slow sipping. They typically utilize aged spirits like bourbon, cognac, or dark rum, often paired with herbal liqueurs, amari, or sweet elements. Classic examples include the Brandy Alexander, Rusty Nail, Black Russian, and Vieux Carré.

Almond Old Fashioned
Bourbon

Banana Boulevardier
Bourbon

Bijou Cocktail
London dry gin

Bobby Burns
Blended Scotch whisky

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

Bobby Burns (Emburys recipe)
Blended Scotch whisky

Boulevardier
Bourbon

Boulevardier – IBA
Bourbon

Brandy Alexander
Cognac

Dry Espresso Martini
Bourbon

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

Godfather
Blended Scotch whisky

Hanky Panky
London dry gin, Rosso vermouth

Irish Espresso Martini
Irish cream liqueur

Last Word – IBA
London dry gin, Herbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse), Maraschino liqueur

Manhattan
Rye whiskey

Manhattan (1886 recipe)
Bourbon, Rosso vermouth

Manhattan (1903 recipe)
Bourbon

Manhattan (dry)
Bourbon

Manhattan Island
Cognac

Martinez
Genever

Martinez – IBA
London dry gin, Rosso vermouth

Martinez (gin version)
London dry gin

Martinez (oude version)
Oude genever