Cocktails

Subtle but profound differences in commonly mixed(up) drinks

Similar parts, different constructions,

wildly varying experiences

Ever order a Tom and get a Jerry? Want a fizz but get a Fresca? You say Rickey but somehow get Lucy? Or maybe you once demanded “a Highball” without realizing you’d told the bartender almost nothing.

Collins, Fizz, Rickey, Highball. Although similar, these four have their differences. Let’s take a deep dive into some cocktail taxonomy and explore what makes each tipple tick.