The category of stirred drinks tends to evoke a familiar roster: the Manhattan (and its many contemporary riffs), along with the Martini and Boulevardier, to name just a few. But the stirred template knows no bounds. For your next stirred round, consider going beyond the basics with an easy rye cocktail capable of converting whiskey skeptics, a lesser-known low-proof staple or one of our favorite three-ingredient cocktails.
To get to know the breadth of the style, here are 15 easy recipes to stir up year-round.
Nova Scotia
A Scotch Old-Fashioned crossed with an Alaska.
Away Colors
Añejo rum, fernet and banana liqueur come together for a tropical after-dinner drink.
Rusty Ringo
A modern spin on the Rusty Nail.
White Mezcal Negroni
Mezcal and an extra-bitter aperitif swap in for gin and Suze.
Campari “Martini”
A simple pinch of salt zhuzhes up the aperitivo liqueur.
French Connection
A smoky, gentian-inflected take on the Boulevardier.
Mezcaletti
Mezcal and Amaro Meletti—need we say more?
Alpine Negroni
A winterized White Negroni with génépy, Suze and a bracing splash of crème de menthe.
Remember the Alimony
One of the few sherry-based modern classics.
