Timeless builds the way I actually make them behind the bar — clean specs, intentional choices, and just enough personality to still feel fun.
Before you shake or stir
Fresh citrus, proper jigger, good ice. Taste as you go. These are my standard specs — a starting point for how I like these classics to drink. Once you've got them dialed, that's when the riffing starts.
Slow sippers, stirred builds, big flavor.
Spirit-forward, silky, and unmistakably Katie.
Stirred over a large rock.
Orange twist for bourbon's warmth, lemon twist for rye's spice. I use both — it gives you the best of both worlds in one glass and makes it a true Katie Sips classic.
Boozy, bittersweet, and sophisticated — the little black dress of cocktails.
Stirred and served up.
A proper Manhattan is like a jazz standard — smooth, a little bittersweet, and a little classy. That Luxardo cherry is the final note that brings the whole tune together. It's the royalty of garnishes, the little crown jewel that makes your Manhattan sing.
Bright, zesty, and built around good tequila.
Bright, zesty, and always ready for a good time.
Shake and serve on the rocks.
I'm a Tommy's Margarita girl — clean, balanced, and all about good tequila. No triple sec needed when the lime is fresh and the agave is dialed.
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly cool.
Shake tequila, grapefruit, lime, and agave with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed highball over fresh ice. Add a splash of soda water. Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
The Paloma is my "I need a break from everyone" tequila cocktail. Fresh grapefruit makes it bright, the agave keeps it cute, and the splash of soda gives just enough sparkle without trying too hard — kind of like me when I pretend I'm low-maintenance. If you're still ordering Vodka Sodas… babe, it's time to grow up and get a Paloma.
Smoky, bold, and a little dramatic — the agave lover's Old Fashioned.
Stir tequila, mezcal, agave, and bitters with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube. Express a flamed orange twist over the top — let those oils catch a little heat — then drop it in.
This is the agave lover's Old Fashioned for when you want a little smoke, a little drama, and a moment to yourself. The flamed orange twist? Pure attitude. It gives the whole drink a warm, aromatic glow — like slow-burning incense but make it sexy. It's smooth, bold, and honestly… what I order when I want to feel unbothered.
Three-ingredient precision and serious refreshment.
Bright, crisp, and the ultimate balance check.
Shake hard and strain into a chilled coupe.
Three ingredients, infinite nuance. Nail the balance and you've got magic.
A mojito all grown up — minty, elegant, and quietly glamorous.
Muddle mint gently with lime juice and simple syrup. Add rum and bitters, shake with ice, strain into a coupe, and top with bubbles. Garnish with mint.
To me, the Old Cuban is what happens when a mojito grows up and moves to the city. It's minty, elegant, and quietly glamorous — the perfect rum cocktail when you want something classic with a little sparkle.
Aperitivo hour, Italian energy, big personality.
Bitter, bold, and beautifully balanced — an Italian icon.
Stirred and served over ice with an orange peel.
The Negroni is an Italian icon and a nod to the elegance of Italian aperitivo culture — and it's also my dad's favorite cocktail. That perfect blend of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth is like a little taste of Italy in a glass, and that orange twist brings it all home.
Elegant bubbles meet bright citrus — celebration in a glass.
Shake gin, lemon, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a flute and top with bubbles. Garnish with a lemon twist.
I love a French 75 that packs a little extra sparkle, so I personally lean toward 1.5 oz of gin when I make mine. And if you ever want to lean into the drink's origin story, try swapping the gin for cognac — it's a gorgeous, old-world twist that still keeps things elegant.
Old-world elegance, rich and refined.
Balanced, ceremonial, and timelessly sophisticated.
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe with a half white-sugar rim.
A Sidecar is all about balance and a touch of ceremony. I love the half-sugar rim — it gives just enough sweetness without overwhelming the drink. No orange twists here, ever. Just clean, bright citrus and that classic cognac warmth.
Clean canvas, bold flavors.
Crisp, bright, and a little bit flirty — timeless when done right.
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or twist.
The Cosmo gets a bad rap, but when it's made right, it's timeless. I add a touch of simple syrup to smooth out the citrus and cranberry so it's perfectly balanced — crisp, bright, and a little bit flirty in all the right ways.
Sweet, sharp, and a little dangerous — look cute, cause problems.
Shake vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe with a half sugar rim. Garnish with a dehydrated lemon wheel.
The Lemon Drop is sweet, sharp, and a little dangerous — basically the cocktail equivalent of "look cute, cause problems." It's bright, refreshing, and the kind of drink that disappears way too fast. If you serve this with a sugar rim, trust me… someone's about to flirt with the bartender.