A classic cocktail that was created in New York City in the 1940s, Moscow Mule consists of vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. Because it contains ginger beer, Moscow Mule is a type of buck (a mixed drink with ginger beer or ale, spirit, and citrus), so it is often referred to as Vodka Buck.

Whiskey Smash is a classic cocktail that combines whiskey, lemon juice, and mint. It is usually prepared with bourbon, but rye whiskey is a suitable replacement. To make the cocktail, lemon wedges and mint are first muddled in a shaker.

Whiskey, simple syrup, and ice are added next, and all the ingredients are shaken until chilled. The mix is strained into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice and garnished with a mint sprig. The drink is a distant cousin to the legendary Mint Julep.

A classic cocktail believed to have originated in the 1970s in New York City, the fashionable Cosmopolitan (or affectionately Cosmo) consists of vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. It simultaneously gained popularity and influenced popular culture in the 1990s when it was frequently mentioned and ordered by the iconic Carrie Bradshaw from the TV show Sex and the City.

The hazy New England IPA is a modern beer style that originated in 2011. The examples of the style will usually have less hop bitterness than standard American IPA and a character dominated by intense and juicy tropical hop aromas and flavors, typically reminiscent of tropical fruit, stone fruit, and citrus.

Aviation is a classic cocktail that was created at the beginning of the 20th century in New York City by bartender Hugo Ensslin. It consists of dry gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and violet liqueur, which is added to provide the cocktail with a pale purple color.

Birch beer is the most common herbal soft drink out of all other varieties. It is most popular in the Northeastern United States, Newfoundland, and Canada. Traditionally, it is made from birch bark and sap, and depending on the species of the birch, it can be lighter or darker in color.

Invented on Long Island in 1972, Long Island Iced Tea is a strong cocktail consisting of vodka, gin, tequila, light rum, triple sec, a shot of sour mix, and cola. The cocktail is named after its place of origin and its color, which is reminiscent of iced tea - an effect that is achieved by adding a splash of cola to the cocktail, giving it an amber tone in the process.

Black IPA or American Black Ale is a versatile craft beer style that combines fruity hop character and moderate dark malts. The examples are typically medium-bodied and may be clear or hazy, while their color varies from dark brown to black.

Cape Codder is an American cocktail originating from Cape Cod peninsula, hence the name. It is made with a combination of vodka and cranberry juice. To prepare it, the ingredients are mixed with ice in a highball glass, and the cocktail is then garnished with a lime wedge.