The Pride Cocktail Guide

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Cosmopolitan

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The Cosmopolitan is more than a drink—it's an icon. With a 27% alcohol content and a low 125 calories, this dazzling pink cocktail has long been a symbol of queer flair and fabulousness. Made famous by *Sex and the City*, the Cosmo became synonymous with liberation, self-expression, and the joy of living loudly—especially for queer femmes and their chosen families. Today, it’s a staple at Pride brunches, drag shows, and rooftop parties from Soho to San Francisco. With its crisp blend of vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime, the Cosmopolitan is the ultimate cocktail for those who are unapologetically out and proud.

💖 Featured in both *Sex and the City* and the hearts of LGBTQ+ nightlife.

✨ From the pages of the Gay Cocktail Guide: it’s more than a drink—it’s a celebration.

#LoveIsLove #SipWithPride #GayBarClassic #QueerJoy #PrideCocktails

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Aperol Spritz

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With its bold orange hue and bittersweet sparkle, the Aperol Spritz is pure Pride Month energy in a glass. Light, refreshing, and photogenic, this 13% ABV cocktail is beloved by LGBTQ+ communities from Milan to Miami.It became a go-to for sunny queer terraces and flamboyant festivals, often seen clinking among drag queens in stilettos or under rainbow flags at sunset mixers. Its mix of Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water offers just the right balance—effervescent, just like you.

🍊 A dazzling staple in every Gay Cocktail Guide and a true queer crowd-pleaser.

#RainbowSips #DragBrunchDrinks #PrideMonth #QueerCocktailCulture

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Bloody Mary

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The Bloody Mary isn’t just a brunch classic—it’s a queer recovery ritual. Whether you're detoxing after a wild Pride weekend or powering through a Sunday drag brunch, this savory 18% ABV cocktail is a spicy hug in a glass. Made with vodka, tomato juice, and a riot of spices, it's as complex as queer identity and as customizable as gender expression. From Fire Island to Brighton, this Cocktail Guide staple is always a welcome guest.

🌶 Best served with sass, sparkle, and a celery stalk that doubles as a baton.

#OutAndProud #PrideRecovery #QueerBrunch

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Bellini

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The Bellini is elegance, effervescence, and a little bit of gay daydream. Born in Venice but reborn at every wedding where two grooms say "I do," this 10% ABV peach-and-Prosecco beauty belongs in your brunch rotation. With just 110 calories, it’s delicate but expressive—like a soft-spoken twink with a loud wardrobe. And yes, it's a favorite at European Pride breakfasts and engagement parties from Berlin to Provincetown.

🍑 From the Gay Cocktail Guide: classy, fruity, and eternally sparkling.

#CheersToPride #QueerElegance #PrideCocktails

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Amaretto Sour

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Sweet, tart, and a little dramatic—just like your favorite drag queen—the Amaretto Sour is a 15% ABV classic making a serious comeback in LGBTQ+ circles. With about 200 calories, it hits that sweet spot for those who want flavor *and* flair. This is the drink that says, “Yes, I came to slay, and I want a cocktail that does too.” A staple of the Gay Cocktail Guide, it's perfect for Pride mixers, queer film nights, or late-night chats with chosen family.

🍋 Loud in flavor. Bold in vibe. Queer to its core.

#SlaySipRepeat #PrideMonthMix #LoveIsLove

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French 75

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Sophisticated, bubbly, and armed with a kick—the French 75 is the queer community’s answer to champagne with attitude. Combining gin, lemon, and sparkling wine, this 18% ABV cocktail is both classic and a little chaotic (like your dating history). Seen in everything from *Casablanca* to modern gay soirées, it’s now a regular at upscale Pride toasts and queer weddings. As featured in the Cocktail Guide with a twist of glamour.

🥂 It doesn’t just sparkle. It *queer sparkles.*

#GayCocktailGuide #PrideInEveryPour #QueerToast

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Mimosa

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Every queer brunch has its anthem—and its Mimosa. With a modest 10% ABV and 150 calories, this OJ-and-bubbly staple is the drag queen of breakfast cocktails: light, zesty, and always performing. Loved at queer weddings, Sunday morning recap sessions, and post-Pride detox brunches, the Mimosa is the friendly face of the Gay Cocktail Guide—refreshing, accessible, and unapologetically citrusy.

🍾 Orange you glad it’s brunch?

#DragBrunchDrinks #PrideWeekendRecovery #SipWithPride

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Espresso Martini

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The Espresso Martini is every queer night owl’s best friend. At 27% ABV, it gives you buzz, class, and just enough caffeine to keep you dancing through Pride parties until sunrise. Made with vodka, espresso, and coffee liqueur, it's as dark and mysterious as your last situationship. Whether served at rooftop mixers or sleek queer lounges, it's a firm favorite in the Gay Cocktail Guide.

☕ Fierce, flirty, and highly caffeinated.

#QueerFuel #PrideAfterDark #LGBTQMixology

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Aviation

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The Aviation cocktail is a nod to vintage glam with a violet twist. At 27% ABV, it's delicate but heady—like falling in love at a queer literary salon.
This lavender-hued drink has long been a cult favorite at gay speakeasies and cocktail bars with art deco wallpaper. It’s one of the standout stars of any refined Gay Cocktail Guide, pairing elegance with a little queer eccentricity.

💜 Sophistiqué meets sapphic energy.

#VioletVibes #QueerClassic #PrideCocktailGuide

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Baby Bellini (Non-Alcoholic)

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For the sober queers, the Baby Bellini brings all the sparkle with none of the proof. Peach purée meets sparkling apple cider in a bubbly blend that’s sweet, festive, and totally Pride-appropriate. Perfect for daytime Pride events, family-inclusive celebrations, or just because you want your fizz without the fuzz. This one’s for the rainbow crew who say no to booze but yes to joy.

✨ Featured in the Gay Cocktail Guide: Pride is for *everyone*.

#InclusiveIndulgence #SoberAndProud #PrideForAll

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Blue Lagoon

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As vibrant as a drag queen’s wig and just as hard to ignore, the Blue Lagoon is pure queer fantasy in a glass. At 17% ABV and about 195 calories, this electric-blue cocktail blends vodka, Blue Curaçao, and lemonade—perfect for Pride pool parties and beachside flirtation. It’s the drink equivalent of a fabulous sequin bodysuit: sweet, citrusy, and impossible to miss. A favorite at queer resorts and coastal Pride events, it's a must in any Gay Cocktail Guide for those who like their cocktails as loud as their playlists.

💙 When in doubt, make it blue and bold.

#TropicalPride #QueerPoolside #BlueDrinkEnergy

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Boulevardier

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The Boulevardier is the brooding queer poet of the cocktail world. With a bold 47% ABV and a deep flavor from bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth, it’s the perfect drink for sophisticated nights under city lights or smoky gay jazz bars. Often considered the whiskey lover’s Negroni, it’s got the depth and bitterness of queer heartbreak with the elegance of a velvet blazer. A mainstay in any truly cultured Gay Cocktail Guide.

🥃 For the queer who quotes Wilde and orders neat.

#DarkAndDandy #PrideWithBite #QueerRefinement

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Brandy Alexander

 

Creamy, decadent, and a little retro—just like your favorite vintage queen—the Brandy Alexander is a dessert drink with serious gay credentials. At 20% ABV and 210 calories, it’s made with brandy, crème de cacao, and cream. Rumored to be favored by Truman Capote, this cocktail has a queer literary flair that pairs beautifully with after-dinner gossip or romantic candlelight chats.

🍫 A Gay Cocktail Guide classic for those who dessert first and never look back.

#SupperClubQueer #LGBTQDecadence #SipAndSwoon

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Bramble

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Fruity, tart, and fabulously British, the Bramble is what happens when gin meets blackberry with a kiss of lemon. At 43% ABV and around 190 calories, it’s bold enough to make a statement but delicate enough for garden Pride parties. Popularised during the 1980s gay bar boom in London’s Soho, this cocktail is as much a staple in the Gay Cocktail Guide as a floral button-down.

💜 A touch of class with a splash of camp.

#QueerAndBotanical #BritishPrideSip #LGBTQFlavours

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Caipirinha

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Brazil’s national cocktail is also a Pride favorite, especially in Rio where Carnival meets queerness in full technicolor. With 43% ABV and 175 calories, the Caipirinha combines cachaça, lime, and sugar in a glass that practically samba-dances on your tongue. Whether on a rooftop in São Paulo or a queer rooftop rave in Lisbon, this cocktail belongs in every Gay Cocktail Guide for its party-starting power.

💚 Loud, proud, and sugar-rimmed.

#SambaWithPride #LatinLGBTQLove #CaipirinhaVibes

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Clover Club

 

With its soft pink hue and frothy top, the Clover Club looks like it should come with a fan and a knowing wink. This 27% ABV gin cocktail—blended with lemon, raspberry syrup, and egg white—has been reclaimed by queer mixologists for its unapologetic elegance. Served in Gatsby-era clubs and now again in queer-owned cocktail lounges, it’s earned its spot in the Gay Cocktail Guide.

💗 Pretty, punchy, and ready for Pride.

#PinkCocktailPower #QueerVintageRevival #SipWithFlair

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Corpse Reviver #2

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This zesty gin-based concoction with 27% ABV was originally intended to revive the hungover, but now it’s a go-to for post-Pride rally hydration (with style). A blend of lemon, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and a whisper of absinthe, it’s ideal for the witchy queer who reads tarot in the smoking area.

💀 Flirt with the beyond—but do it with citrus.

#RevivifyYourPride #GothQueerCocktail #CorpseReviverRealness

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Daiquiri

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Clean, classic, and deceptively strong—just like a closeted gym instructor—the Daiquiri has been a favorite from Havana drag cabarets to modern rooftop Pride parties. At 27% ABV and 150 calories, this white rum and lime classic is refreshing and sharp. Ernest Hemingway made it famous, but queer writers and artists gave it a home.

🍸 From the Cocktail Guide that knows citrus is never straight.

#QueerCubanCool #DaiquiriAndDrama #LGBTQRefreshment

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Cuba Libre

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Freedom, rebellion, and a dash of lime—that’s the Cuba Libre. With 30% ABV and 190 calories, this rum-and-cola classic has long been a symbol of resistance, and it’s no different for the LGBTQ+ community. Often spotted in queer Latinx clubs, it’s a must-have in any Gay Cocktail Guide. Because sometimes the simplest cocktails speak the loudest.

🇨🇺 Viva la visibility.

#LiberationInALime #QueerAndCuban #PrideCocktailRevolution

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Dark 'n' Stormy

 

Rich, intense, and full of spice—just like your favorite queer love story—the Dark 'n' Stormy brings the heat. Made with dark rum and ginger beer (43% ABV, 190 calories), it’s a taste of tempestuous romance. Whether sipped by firelight or on a moody Pride night, this Cocktail Guide staple is for those who love their drinks like they love their partners: bold, complex, and a little dangerous.

🌪 For the drama queens and the leather daddies.

#StormyAndProud #QueerIntensity #RumWithAttitude

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El Diablo

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Spicy, bold, and a little bit wicked—El Diablo is the cocktail for queers who prefer their drinks like their nightlife: dramatic and unforgettable. This tequila-based stunner (30% ABV, 175 calories) mixes crème de cassis, lime juice, and ginger beer for a dark fruity thrill with a kick. It’s become a hit at Latinx Pride parties and queer Día de los Muertos celebrations—equal parts tradition and flair. As the Gay Cocktail Guide says: not every devil wears Prada—some wear heels and mix cocktails.

🔥 Sin never tasted this good.

#QueerHeat #ElDiabloRealness #LatinPrideSips

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Fig Bourbon Cider

 

Warm, rich, and subtly queer-coded, the Fig Bourbon Cider is the fall cocktail for LGBTQ+ folks who own too many scarves and aren’t afraid of a little emotion. At 28% ABV and 210 calories, this combo of fig syrup, apple cider, and lemon hits like a tender hug from your crush. Perfect for autumnal Pride festivals, witchy queer gatherings, or quiet moments with chosen family. A cozy classic from the Cocktail Guide’s queer comfort chapter.

🍂 Sip slowly, feel deeply.

#FallFeels #GayAndCozy #QueerHarvest

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French Martini

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Fruity, elegant, and a little flirty—the French Martini is the cocktail equivalent of a kiss under a disco ball. With 23% ABV and 160 calories, it blends vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry liqueur for a glam, berry-forward treat. A favorite at upscale queer lounges and Parisian drag shows, it’s a must-have in the Gay Cocktail Guide for those who want elegance with a wink.

💋 Because you’re not just classy—you’re queer classy.

#FlirtWithFlavor #FrenchAndFabulous #QueerCocktailGlow

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Fuzzy Navel

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Sweet, playful, and proudly fruity, the Fuzzy Navel is the campiest of cocktails—and we love her for it. At 15% ABV and 200 calories, this blend of peach schnapps and orange juice is like sunshine in a glass with a side of gossip. It’s a brunch favorite among queer elders, club kids, and everyone in between. The Gay Cocktail Guide ranks this one as “most likely to spill the tea.”

🍑 Come for the fruit, stay for the flirt.

#CampyCocktails #FuzzyAndProud #PeachyQueerVibes

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Gimlet

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Tart, refined, and unapologetically cool—the Gimlet is what a nonbinary poet drinks while reading you for filth at an open mic. With 30% ABV and 160 calories, this mix of gin and lime juice is sharp, sleek, and endlessly adaptable. Long loved in queer speakeasies and urban Pride afterparties, it’s a minimalist icon in the Gay Cocktail Guide.

💚 Gender? No thanks. Just lime.

#GimletAndrogyny #QueerMinimalism #PrideWithPunch

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Godfather

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Smooth, strong, and full of complex notes—no, we’re not talking about your queer mentor, we’re talking about the Godfather cocktail. This 35% ABV blend of Scotch and amaretto is for those who bring gravitas to the gay bar. Featured in *The Godfather* but reclaimed by queer film buffs everywhere, it’s a drink for after-dinner debates and mafia-themed drag nights alike.

🖤 Respect the legend, sip the drama.

#QueerCinemaSips #PowerInAPour #GayCocktailGuideClassic

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Gold Rush

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Honeyed, rich, and with just enough bite—the Gold Rush is for LGBTQ+ folks who know their worth. With 30% ABV and 190 calories, it’s a golden mix of bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup. It’s gained traction at queer country bars and urban cocktail dens alike. The Gay Cocktail Guide lists it under “rich aunt energy.”

💰 Come for the bourbon, stay for the glow.

#GoldenQueer #WorthYourSip #PrideAndWhiskey

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Grasshopper

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Sweet, minty, and green as envy—the Grasshopper is pure retro queer charm. With crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream (15% ABV, 200 calories), it’s dessert and drama in one glass.mOnce a staple in 1970s gay bars, it’s now a drag queen’s favorite throwback. The Gay Cocktail Guide calls it “camp in a coupe.”

💚 The only green thing we don’t recycle.

#RetroQueer #MintConditioned #CampyCocktailRevival

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Greyhound

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Crisp, tart, and quietly powerful—the Greyhound is the introverted queer’s go-to. At 20% ABV and 140 calories, it’s simply vodka and grapefruit juice, but don’t let its simplicity fool you. It’s the cocktail equivalent of a smart queer in wire-rimmed glasses who’s also in a punk band. The Cocktail Guide calls it “quiet but devastating.”

💗 Subtle? Yes. Forgettable? Never.

#TartAndSmart #QueerMinimalism #GreyhoundMood

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Harvey Wallbanger

 

Bright, bold, and just a little extra—the Harvey Wallbanger is the drag queen of citrus cocktails. With 20% ABV and 180 calories, this mix of vodka, orange juice, and Galliano is tall, golden, and a bit unpredictable. Featured in *The Big Lebowski*, but beloved in many a flamboyant Pride afterparty, it holds its own in the Gay Cocktail Guide as the diva of the highball glass.

🍊 Because subtlety is overrated.

#WallbangWithPride #CitrusQueen #DragBarDarling

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Hemingway Daiquiri

 

Tart, refined, and with a literary flourish—the Hemingway Daiquiri is for the queer with a love of brooding prose and tropical escapes. At 25% ABV and 160 calories, this grapefruit-forward cocktail features white rum, lime, and maraschino liqueur. Though originally linked to Papa Hemingway, it’s since been claimed by poets and Pride-goers who enjoy their cocktails with a twist of queer rebellion.

📚 From the Cocktail Guide’s “well-read and well-fed” section.

#LitQueerLush #TropicalAndTense #HemingwayButGay

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Horse’s Neck

 

With its long lemon peel garnish and spicy ginger edge, the Horse’s Neck has become a favorite of refined queer circles. At 20% ABV and 150 calories, brandy meets ginger ale in a drink that’s both nostalgic and bold. Whether you’re sipping it at a jazz-themed Pride event or a Sunday queer supper club, this Gay Cocktail Guide entry is full of old-school charm.

🍋 A little bit vintage, a whole lotta flair.

#QueerClassics #BrandyBabes #PrideInStyle

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Hot Toddy

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Warm, soothing, and queer as comfort—the Hot Toddy is a winter must-have. With 20% ABV and 150 calories, it combines whiskey, lemon, honey, and hot water into the coziest of cocktails. A staple at cold-weather Pride events and after-parade recoveries, this one’s for queer folks who love big scarves and soft lighting. As the Gay Cocktail Guide says, it’s like a warm hug from your favorite nonbinary barista.

🔥 Drink this. Text your ex later.

#WarmAndQueer #ComfortInACup #SapphicSipsAndScarves

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Irish Coffee

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Rich, caffeinated, and a little chaotic—Irish Coffee is for the queer who lives for both brunch and late-night existential crises. At 20% ABV and 210 calories, this hot blend of Irish whiskey, coffee, sugar, and cream is both indulgent and legendary. Spotted in classic cinema but now found at queer pubs and drag brunches from Dublin to Detroit. A Gay Cocktail Guide staple for lovers of strong brews and stronger personalities.

☕ For when you want your cocktail to yell and hug you.

#CaffeinatedQueer #IrishPridePour #GayBarFuel

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Irish Maid

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Elegant and modern with a floral wink—the Irish Maid is the gentle queer's secret weapon. Combining Irish whiskey, elderflower liqueur, lemon, and cucumber (27% ABV, 165 calories), it’s subtle but stunning. Popular among soft-spoken queers and plant enthusiasts, this Cocktail Guide pick pairs beautifully with linen shirts and polite flirtation.

🌿 Delicate? Sure. Dull? Never.

#SoftQueerEnergy #CucumberCool #FloralAndFluid

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Jack Rose

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Sweet, punchy, and ready to make a scene—the Jack Rose is queer rebellion in a coupe glass. At 30% ABV and 180 calories, it blends applejack, grenadine, and lemon into a bold, crimson classic. Popular in Harlem Renaissance bars (yes, many were queer hotspots), it’s a proud inclusion in the Gay Cocktail Guide’s historical legends section.

🍎 Heritage and heart in one pour.

#QueerHistoryCocktails #CrimsonWithCause #ApplejackAnthems

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Jungle Bird

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Tropical, complex, and unapologetically extra—the Jungle Bird is a tiki cocktail with queer cult status. With 24% ABV and 160 calories, it combines dark rum, Campari, pineapple juice, lime, and syrup in a stunningly garnished glass. Beloved at circuit parties and tropical Pride events alike, this Gay Cocktail Guide star proves that bitter and sweet can co-exist—just like all your exes at the same event.

🦜 Bright feathers, bold flavor.

#BirdsOfQueerFeather #PridePunch #TikiWithAttitude

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Jungle Juice

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Fruity, potent, and notoriously chaotic—Jungle Juice is the queer party punch of legend. At 40% ABV and 200 calories, this mix of fruit juices and assorted alcohols is found wherever the music’s loud and the glitter’s uncontainable. Whether at Pride house parties, queer raves, or university drag nights, it’s a Gay Cocktail Guide essential under “things that seemed like a good idea.”

🌈 One sip and suddenly you're dancing.

#GayChaosPotion #PridePartyEssential #FruitForwardAndFearless

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Kamikaze

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Sharp, daring, and efficient—the Kamikaze is the power bottom of vodka cocktails. At 29% ABV and 170 calories, this lime-laced drink doesn’t waste time or flavor. Born in queer disco clubs and reborn in gay cocktail lounges, it’s a shot that knows exactly what it’s doing.

💥 Clean lines, queer impact.

#KamikazeConfidence #VodkaVersatility #LGBTQShotCaller

 

Kir Royale

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Effervescent, regal, and deeply glam—the Kir Royale is what a drag queen orders when she’s off-duty but still making an entrance. With 12% ABV and 150 calories, this champagne and crème de cassis beauty bubbles with queer sophistication. Sipped at Pride galas and velvet-rope events, it’s a must in the Cocktail Guide’s “eleganza extravaganza” section.

👑 Because every sip deserves a crown.

#RoyaleWithCheer #QueerLuxury #DragQueenBubbles

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Michelada

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Savory, spicy, and unapologetically bold—the Michelada is the queer cousin of the Bloody Mary, and it knows how to throw down. At just 5% ABV and 110 calories, this beer-based drink mixes lime juice, hot sauce, soy sauce, and more for a refreshing, umami-packed punch. Served at Pride brunches, queer Latinx block parties, and hangover recovery circles everywhere, the Michelada belongs in the Gay Cocktail Guide under “flavor that slaps.”

🌶 Not for the bland-hearted.

#MicheladaMadness #QueerHeatwave #LatinxPrideFlavor

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Mimosa

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Light, bubbly, and a total brunch queen—the Mimosa needs no introduction. At 10% ABV and 150 calories, this blend of champagne and orange juice is the soundtrack to every drag brunch and Pride morning-after. It’s the glittery greeting of the Gay Cocktail Guide: cheery, citrusy, and always welcome.

🍊 Pour one out for queer joy.

#BrunchIsGay #MimosaMood #PrideBubbles

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Mojito

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Minty, fresh, and full of queer flair—the Mojito is Cuba’s gift to the LGBTQ+ world. With 27% ABV and 175 calories, it blends white rum, lime, sugar, mint, and soda into a drink that’s crisp, clean, and ideal for dancing until sunrise. A hit at summer Pride events, queer garden parties, and tropical vacations. The Gay Cocktail Guide calls it “refreshment with rhythm.”

🌿 Muddle with purpose.

#MintyPride #CubanQueerCulture #SipAndSashay

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Moscow Mule

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Bold, spicy, and stylish in its iconic copper mug—the Moscow Mule is for queers who like their cocktails strong and their aesthetics stronger. At 27% ABV and 175 calories, it’s vodka, lime, and ginger beer with a bite. Popular at urban Pride parties and cocktail competitions, it’s a zinger in the Gay Cocktail Guide’s “classic with a twist” lineup.

🍹 It kicks—and you’ll love it.

#MuleWithMoxie #CopperAndQueer #SpicyWithPride

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Negroni

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Bittersweet and brooding—the Negroni is a queer icon in cocktail form. With 27% ABV and 210 calories, it mixes gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth into something deeply complex and universally stylish. It’s the drink of choice for drag artists in silk robes and leather daddies who quote Sontag. The Gay Cocktail Guide calls it “dark academia, but gay.”

🟥 Bitter? Absolutely. Basic? Never.

#NegroniNotSorry #QueerComplexity #CampariCrush

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Nojito (Non-Alcoholic)

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Bright, minty, and full of life—the Nojito is the sober sibling of the Mojito, and every bit as fabulous. With under 150 calories, it combines lime, sugar, mint, and soda water into a zesty refresher. Perfect for sober Pride, daytime drag shows, and queer community wellness events. The Gay Cocktail Guide ensures no one is left out of the sparkle.

🌱 Clean sip. Full heart. Can't lose.

#NoProofNeeded #SoberPride #MintConditionedAndProud

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Old Fashioned

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Smooth, smoky, and sexy—the Old Fashioned is the queer gentleman’s handshake in a glass. At 43% ABV and 165 calories, it mixes whiskey, bitters, sugar, and a hint of orange into a bold classic. Loved at leather bars, upscale queer lounges, and anywhere slow seduction is the vibe. The Gay Cocktail Guide simply says: “Daddy drinks this.”

🥃 Come with confidence.

#OldFashionedFlirt #BittersweetButch #PrideWithDepth

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Painkiller

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Creamy, fruity, and straight-up indulgent—the Painkiller is a tiki dream with a queer daydream twist. At 18% ABV and 260 calories, it combines navy rum, pineapple, orange, and coconut cream. Favored at Pride pool parties, beachy queer resorts, and anywhere tropical meets theatrical. A Gay Cocktail Guide favorite under “vacation drag.”

🌴 Drink it. Feel it. Pose with it.

#TikiAndQueer #CreamyWithIntent #SipAndServe

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Paloma

 

Refreshing, citrusy, and full of queer sparkle—the Paloma is Mexico’s fizzy toast to LGBTQ+ joy. With 42% ABV and 170 calories, it brings tequila and grapefruit soda together in a drink made for sunshine and soul. A fave at rooftop queer mixers and Latinx Pride celebrations. The Gay Cocktail Guide says: “This one’s a hug in bubbles.”

💖 Tangy with a twist of tenderness.

#PalomaPride #TequilaTenderness #LatinxLoveLoudly

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Paper Plane

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Tangy, modern, and sleek—the Paper Plane is a new queer classic taking off. With 43% ABV and 170 calories, this blend of bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon hits the sweet spot between bitter and brilliant. Spotted at Pride cocktail competitions and indie gay speakeasies, this one flies high in the Pride Cocktail Guide.

🛫 Folded sharp. Flown fabulous.

#PaperPlanePower #QueerCocktailFlight #BourbonWithWings

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Pear Ginger Fizz

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Crisp, sparkling, and proudly alcohol-free—the Pear Ginger Fizz is for queer folks who bring their own sparkle. With under 150 calories, this mocktail blends pear and ginger in a zesty, fragrant fizz that’s perfect for sober Pride or just vibing without the buzz. It’s a wellness favorite in the Gay Cocktail Guide—refreshing, refined, and rainbow-inclusive.

🍐 No proof, just pride.

#FizzWithoutFear #SoberAndSassy #PearPressureFree

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Pear Martini

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Elegant, fruity, and just a bit flirty—the Pear Martini is for those who dress up for date night and bring queer charm with every sip. At 160 calories, this drink blends pear vodka, lemon juice, and fresh pear for a smooth finish.

It’s a staple in upscale queer lounges and fall-themed Pride mixers. The Pride Cocktail Guide calls it “a seasonal slay.”

🍸 A martini with main character energy.

#Pearfection #QueerCocktailChic #FallForFlavour

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Penicillin

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Smoky, sweet, and full of healing energy—the Penicillin cocktail is the queer apothecary’s dream. At 43% ABV and 180 calories, it blends Scotch, honey-ginger syrup, lemon, and a float of Islay malt for depth. Found at moody gay bars and witchy Pride events, it's one of the Gay Cocktail Guide’s most magical mixes.

🧪 Stirred with spellcraft.

#PenicillinPotion #QueerAlchemy #SmokeAndHoneySips

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Pimm’s Cup

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Light, fruity, and fabulously British—the Pimm’s Cup is the summer picnic drink of posh queers everywhere. At 22% ABV and 165 calories, it stirs together Pimm’s No. 1, lemonade, and fruit for a taste of high-tea rebellion. Beloved at Wimbledon Pride picnics and garden drag shows. The Gay Cocktail Guide ranks it as “queer countryside elite.”

🍓 Fancy a sip, darling?

#PrideWithPimms #BritishAndQueer #FruitfullyYours

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Piña Colada

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Creamy, dreamy, and full of beachy pride—the Piña Colada is the drink for queers who love escape, excess, and a good sing-along. With 27% ABV and 270 calories, this coconut-pineapple classic is a mini-vacation in a glass. Popular at resort Pride events, karaoke bars, and any place where “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” is on the playlist. The Gay Cocktail Guide recommends it for all maximalists.

🌴 If you like being gay in the rain...

#ColadaCamp #TropicalAndProud #SipEscapeRepeat

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Pineapple Mule

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Tropical, zingy, and non-alcoholic—the Pineapple Mule is the queer refreshment of choice for those who want the heat without the headache. Under 150 calories, it combines pineapple juice, ginger beer, and lime. Great for daytime Pride festivals, sober queer spaces, and summer drag story hours. The Gay Cocktail Guide puts it in the “mocktail, major flavor” file.

🍍 Just vibes.

#SoberSpice #PineapplePride #NoBoozeAllGlow

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Pisco Sour

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Frothy, tangy, and full of character—the Pisco Sour is Peru’s vibrant tribute to queer flair. At 36% ABV and 170 calories, this blend of Pisco, lime, sugar, and egg white is all about contrast and texture. Served at Latinx Pride celebrations and heritage-themed queer nights. The Gay Cocktail Guide calls it “fluff with fire.”

🍋 A little foam. A lot of fierce.

#PiscoWithPride #SourAndSpectacular #LatinxLGBTQLove

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Planter’s Punch

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Bold, fruity, and deeply tropical—the Planter’s Punch is a cocktail that celebrates joy with every sip. At 27% ABV and 200 calories, it mixes dark rum, citrus, and grenadine into a beach-ready blast. A favorite at Caribbean Pride events and summer drag takeovers. The Gay Cocktail Guide says: “Bring the tropics. Bring the twerk.”

🌞 Island attitude meets inclusive vibes.

#PunchWithPride #CaribbeanQueerJoy #RumForTheRunway

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Red Snapper

 

Savory, complex, and unapologetically gin-based—the Red Snapper is the Bloody Mary’s cooler queer sibling. At 18% ABV and 150 calories, this mix of tomato juice, gin, lemon, and spice is ideal for bold brunches. A drag brunch darling and morning-after savior. The Pride Cocktail Guide says: “For spicy femmes and brunch-bound daddies.”

🍅 Rise, shine, and slay.

#RedSnapperSlay #GinBrunchVibes #SavoryWithSass

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Rob Roy

 

Strong, smooth, and wearing a kilt in your fantasies—the Rob Roy is the queer Scotch lover’s signature sip. At 43% ABV and 165 calories, it mixes Scotch, sweet vermouth, and bitters for a refined, full-bodied experience. Best enjoyed at velvet-rope Pride lounges or while planning your next queer heist. A classic in the Gay Cocktail Guide’s “power moves only” section.

🏴 Raise a glass to rebellion.

#RobRoyRealness #ScotchAndSlay #TartanPride

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Rusty Nail

Smoky, sweet, and secretly seductive—the Rusty Nail is for queer sophisticates who like their drinks like their books: strong and complex. At 35% ABV and 165 calories, it stirs Scotch and Drambuie into a slow, intense experience. Enjoyed in jazz bars, study lounges, and slow-burning romances. The Gay Cocktail Guide notes: “Velvet voice optional.”

🖤 For lovers of smolder.

#RustyNailNights #ScotchSeduction #QueerAndMature

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Sazerac

 

Bitter, herbal, and fiercely original—the Sazerac is New Orleans queer magic in a glass. With 45% ABV and 150 calories, it mixes rye whiskey, bitters, sugar, and absinthe for a taste as rich as drag history. Enjoyed by gender rebels and vintage lovers alike. A mainstay in the Gay Cocktail Guide’s “deep cuts, deep feels” chapter.

🌈 This isn’t your average cocktail. It’s a rite.

#SazeracSpell #CreoleQueer #BittersAndBeads
 

Sea Breeze

 

Cool, tart, and breezy—the Sea Breeze is for soft queers, dreamy lesbians, and anyone who prefers their pride with a coastal glow. At 18% ABV and 165 calories, it combines vodka, cranberry, and grapefruit juice. Served at beachside Pride events and queer retreats. The Pride Cocktail Guide calls it “easy, elegant, and just a little wistful.”

🌬 Queer serenity in a glass.

#SeaBreezeSoftness #CoastalPride #DreamyDrinks

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Sex on the Beach

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Fruity, flirty, and just the right amount of scandalous—Sex on the Beach is the bisexual lighting of cocktails. At 25% ABV and 210 calories, it mixes vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, and orange. Beloved at dance-floor Pride raves, queer cruise nights, and karaoke confessionals. The Pride Cocktail Guide marks it “best paired with chaos.”

🍑 One sip and you’re texting someone.

#BeachsideFlirtation #QueerAndJuicy #ScandalInAGlass

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Sidecar

 

Citrusy, classy, and a little unexpected—the Sidecar is a queer twist on tradition. With 35% ABV and 180 calories, it blends cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon into something smooth and sharp. Popular at retro-themed Pride parties and queer jazz lounges. The Gay Cocktail Guide gives it five snaps for vintage seduction.

🧡 For when your vibe is “Golden Age but gayer.”

#SidecarSashay #QueerClassicTwist #CognacConfidence

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Singapore Sling

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Bright, complex, and serving tropical drama—the Singapore Sling is pure queer camp in cocktail form. At 27% ABV and 230 calories, this gin-based classic includes cherry liqueur, Cointreau, pineapple, lime, and bitters. Popular with drag divas and vacationing gays, it’s a main character moment in the Gay Cocktail Guide.

🌺 Maximum fruit. Maximum flair.

#SingaporeSlay #CampInAGlass #PrideWithPineapple

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Sloe Gin Fizz

 

Light, fizzy, and sweetly subversive—the Sloe Gin Fizz is a low-ABV charmer with a cheeky finish. At 15% ABV and 150 calories, this mix of sloe gin, lemon, sugar, and soda is delicate but not shy. It’s a hit at queer garden parties, afternoon Pride teas, and first dates where nerves meet flirtation. The Gay Cocktail Guide calls it “the gentle gay’s gin.”

💗 Soft in the sip, bold in the gaze.

#FizzAndFlirt #SloeButSure #GentleGayGlow

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Southside

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Fresh, minty, and full of flair—the Southside is for sharp-dressed queers with smooth charm. At 25% ABV and 160 calories, it stirs gin, mint, lime, and sugar into a polished classic. Once a gangster favorite, now a cocktail of choice for queer dapper icons and speakeasy kings and queens. The Gay Cocktail Guide? “Mint condition swagger.”

🌿 Fresh-cut style in a glass.

#SouthsideSlay #MintyAndMajestic #DapperWithABuzz
 

Strawberry Daiquiri

Fruity, frozen, and fiercely fun—the Strawberry Daiquiri is what a drag queen serves on her pool day off. At 22% ABV and 220 calories, it’s rum, lime, strawberries, and sweetness you can slurp. A favorite at Pride beach bashes, queer karaoke, and poolside flirtathons. The Gay Cocktail Guide calls it “lip gloss in drink form.”

🍓 Cold. Bold. Beautiful.

#DaiquiriAndDrag #FrozenFemmeEnergy #QueerWithWhip

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Tequila Sunrise

Gradient, groovy, and great for Pride mornings—the Tequila Sunrise brings festival vibes with every pour. At 27% ABV and 190 calories, tequila meets orange juice and grenadine in a drink as dramatic as your group chat. Perfect for pre-parade rallies, rooftop brunches, and Pride selfies. In the Gay Cocktail Guide, it’s filed under “sunshine bisexual.”

🌅 Rise and slay.

#TequilaTwilight #SunriseSippin #PridePalettePour

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Tom Collins

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Tall, crisp, and classic—the Tom Collins is for the queer who enters a room like a breeze and leaves with your number. At 20% ABV and 160 calories, this mix of gin, lemon, sugar, and soda is a refreshing old-school flirt. Popular at queer summer weddings and casual-chic Pride affairs. The Gay Cocktail Guide says: “Elegant without effort.”

🍋 Sip tall.

#TomCollinsCharm #TallDrinkOfGay #QueerAndCitrusy

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Tuxedo

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Sleek, strong, and dressed to impress—the Tuxedo is for the queer formalist with a subversive streak. At 30% ABV and 170 calories, it’s gin, vermouth, absinthe, and maraschino: smooth but never simple. Seen at gala Pride balls and opera-going queers' afterparties. The Gay Cocktail Guide calls it “black tie, bi energy.”

🖤 Classic with a wink.

#TuxedoTaste #FormalAndFluid #QueerEleganza

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Vesper

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Sharp, seductive, and dangerously chic—the Vesper is the spy thriller of cocktails. At 34% ABV and 180 calories, this mix of gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc was made famous by Bond but fully reclaimed by queer glam. Favored at underground queer parties and cabaret lounges. The Gay Cocktail Guide files it under “license to slay.”

💄 Sip with mystery.

#VesperVibes #QueerAndDeadly #CocktailOfIntrigue

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Vodka Cranberry

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Simple, classic, and deeply nostalgic—the Vodka Cranberry is the queer club kid’s rite of passage. At 27% ABV and 170 calories, it’s vodka and cranberry juice, pure and powerful. Still served at gay bars everywhere, from tiny dives to high-glam discos. The Gay Cocktail Guide marks it: “first love, first hangover.”

❤️ Two ingredients. Infinite memories.

#VodkaCranberryCore #QueerBarClassic #GayAndJuiced

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Whiskey Sour

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Bold, tart, and surprisingly tender—the Whiskey Sour is for the emotionally complex queer who journals and dances. At 30% ABV and 170 calories, it blends whiskey, lemon, and sugar with optional egg white froth. Spotted in indie queer films and thoughtful Pride parties. The Gay Cocktail Guide calls it “feelings with a bite.”

💛 For sad girls and soft boys alike.

#WhiskeyWithEmotion #QueerAndSour #TenderTartPour

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White Russian

 

Creamy, cool, and always extra—the White Russian is what you sip when your chosen family movie night turns into a drag marathon. With 20% ABV and 250 calories, it blends vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream in a drink that slays in silk pajamas. A cult favorite among cozy queers and fans of *The Big Lebowski*. In the Gay Cocktail Guide? “High camp, low effort.”

🥛 Thick, smooth, iconic.

#WhiteRussianRealness #CozyQueerVibes #LebowskiAndLashes

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Zombie

 

Fierce, fruity, and deceptively lethal—the Zombie is the chaotic bisexual of cocktails. At 36% ABV and over 250 calories, it blends multiple rums, fruit juices, and a splash of absinthe. A hit at queer tiki parties, Pride boat cruises, and themed costume nights. The Gay Cocktail Guide warns: “one and done, darling.”

🧟‍♀️ Slay responsibly.

#ZombieZest #TikiTerrorPride #BisexualBuzzbomb

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