🍹 Ripsaw Drink Finder
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Ripsaw Drink Finder is a searchable database of 100+ cocktails — from Wisconsin classics to low-calorie favorites — with calorie counts, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Whether you’re looking for a Wisconsin Old Fashioned, a summer Margarita, or the strongest drink on the menu, this tool has you covered. Every drink includes its calorie count so you can make smarter choices at the bar.
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Popular Cocktails at Ripsaw Saloon
Wisconsin Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is Wisconsin’s unofficial state cocktail — and at Ripsaw, we build it the Wisconsin way: muddled sugar, bitters, and a splash of water, then bourbon or rye over a large ice cube. In Wisconsin, it’s commonly made with brandy and topped with soda or Sprite. It’s sweet, strong, and the drink you’ll find in nearly every hand at a Northwoods fish fry.
Margarita
The Margarita is the most-ordered cocktail in America for a reason — tequila, fresh lime, and orange liqueur is a perfect balance of tart, sweet, and strong. At Ripsaw, we shake it hard with ice and serve it with a salt rim (optional) and a lime wheel. It’s the go-to patio drink all summer long.
Moscow Mule
The Moscow Mule is one of the lowest-calorie cocktails you can order — vodka, ginger beer, and lime over ice in a copper mug. The ginger beer adds a spicy kick, and at just 122 calories it’s a smart choice if you’re watching your intake. It’s crisp, refreshing, and perfect for a hot Northwoods afternoon.
Mojito
The Mojito is a Cuban classic — white rum, fresh mint, lime, and soda water. The mint is muddled with simple syrup and lime, then topped with soda for a light, refreshing drink. At 143 calories, it’s one of the lighter rum cocktails and a favorite on warm evenings.
Negroni
The Negroni is equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth — bitter, herbal, and sophisticated. It’s stirred over ice and garnished with an orange peel. The Campari gives it that signature red color and bitter edge. It’s an acquired taste, but once it clicks, it’s hard to drink anything else.
Manhattan
The Manhattan is rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters, stirred and served up with a brandied cherry. It’s the whiskey drink for people who want something more refined than an Old Fashioned. At 188 calories, it’s a moderate-calorie choice that packs a punch.
Espresso Martini
The Espresso Martini is vodka, fresh espresso, and coffee liqueur, shaken until frothy and served in a chilled coupe with three coffee beans on top. It’s the perfect after-dinner drink — caffeinated, strong, and dessert-like. A favorite for late nights at the bar.
Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is the strongest drink on our menu — five different spirits (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec) topped with Coca-Cola. Despite the name, there’s no tea in it. At 424 calories and a sky-high ABV, it’s a drink to sip slowly. It’s the classic “one and done” cocktail.
Mai Tai
The Mai Tai is the quintessential tiki drink — aged rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and fresh lime over crushed ice. It’s sweet, nutty, and tropical, garnished with a mint sprig. At 220 calories, it’s a richer choice, but the flavor is worth it for a summer escape.
Whiskey Sour
The Whiskey Sour is bourbon, fresh lemon, and simple syrup, shaken with an egg white for that silky foam top. It’s tart, smooth, and balanced. The egg white gives it a creamy texture and a beautiful frothy head. A timeless classic that shows off good bourbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lowest-calorie cocktail?
The lowest-calorie cocktails are vodka soda (78 calories), a Ripsaw Vodka Soda (78 calories), and a Mimosa (100 calories). Straight spirits with zero-calorie mixers are the lightest option — a vodka soda is just vodka and club soda, so the calories come entirely from the alcohol.
What is the strongest cocktail?
The Long Island Iced Tea is the strongest cocktail on our menu — it combines five different spirits (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and triple sec) for a very high ABV. It’s also the highest-calorie at 424 calories. Drink it slowly.
What is a Wisconsin Old Fashioned?
A Wisconsin Old Fashioned is the state’s signature cocktail. Unlike the classic version made with whiskey, the Wisconsin version is often made with brandy and topped with soda or Sprite. It’s sweet, strong, and a staple at every Northwoods fish fry and supper club.
How many calories are in a Margarita?
A standard Margarita has about 168 calories — 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of Cointreau or triple sec. The calories come mostly from the tequila and the orange liqueur. A Mezcal Margarita has the same calorie count.
What cocktails are good for watching calories?
If you’re watching calories, choose vodka soda (78 cal), a Moscow Mule (122 cal), a Gin and Tonic (120 cal), or a Mimosa (100 cal). Avoid cream-based drinks like White Russian (260 cal) and Pina Colada (245 cal), which pack in sugar and cream.
Can I make these cocktails at home?
Yes! Every drink in the Ripsaw Drink Finder includes a full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions. Most require just a few standard bar staples — a good spirit, fresh citrus, and simple syrup. Search for any cocktail above to see its recipe.
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