Mastering the Singapore Sling With John deBary
Rebalancing the eight-ingredient build turns the sweet, warm-weather drink into a leaner, year-round affair.
- story: Laurel Miller
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Tuxedo No. 2 With Eric Alperin
The owner of The Varnish shares his secret to the classic maraschino-spiked Martini riff.
- story: Laurel Miller
- photos: Dylan + Jeni
Mastering the Sazerac With St. John Frizell
At the 140-year-old Gage & Tollner, a purist’s take proves the value of time-honored technique.
- story: Laurel Miller
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Hot Toddy With Andrew Volk
The key to a great Hot Toddy? A technique that ensures it's actually hot.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photos: Winky Lewis
Mastering the Tom & Jerry With David Wondrich
For the preeminent cocktail historian, the ritual is as important as the recipe.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Eric Medsker
Mastering the Manhattan With Caitlin Laman
In “Masters of X,” we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Caitlin Laman breaks down her bold take on the timeless Manhattan.
- story: Laurel Miller
- photo: Jackie Rivas
Mastering the Spritz With Natasha David
In “Masters of X,” we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Natasha David on the effortless art of the spritz.
- story: Brad Thomas Parsons
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Blue Hawaii With Garret Richard
In “Masters of Tiki,” we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Garret Richard updates the ultramarine midcentury classic.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photos: Eric Medsker
Mastering the El Presidente With Julio Cabrera
In “Masters of X,” we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Julio Cabrera on the oft-overlooked Cuban classic, the El Presidente.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Anthony J. Rayburn
Mastering the Pornstar Martini With Douglas Ankrah
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Douglas Ankrah on his own modern classic, the Pornstar Martini.
- story: Brad Thomas Parsons
- photos: Jamie Lau
Mastering the Mint Julep With Chris McMillian
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Chris McMillian tackles the iconic Mint Julep.
- story: Brad Thomas Parsons
- photos: Randy P. Schmidt
Mastering the Amaretto Sour With Jeffrey Morgenthaler
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Jeffrey Morgenthaler tackles the oft-derided Amaretto Sour.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photos: Kimberley Hasselbrink