Five Recipes From the Best New Bars of 2023
The must-try cocktails from top newcomers across the country, from a Green Mango Martini to a funky sake highball—plus a smash hit from an industry icon.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Nicola Parisi
The Future of Whiskey Cocktails Is Here
Modern interpretations of age-old classics, envisioned by this year’s Best New Bartenders.
- story: Lee Musho
- photo: Moriah Sawtelle
The Secret Code to Don’s Mix Has Been Cracked—Again
The cinnamon-grapefruit syrup—a central ingredient in the Zombie—may have had no grapefruit juice at all.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Eric Medsker
The Third-Wave Cosmo Has Arrived
Even fermented Kool-Aid is fair game in a new era for the iconic sour.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Jasmin Porter
Goodbye Muddling, Hello “Mint-Washing”
An alternative infusion method adds fresh mint flavor without the “wet dog” notes.
- story: Adam H. Callaghan
- photo: Cory Smith
It’s Not a Bamboo, It’s a Basque Bamboo
This cider-topped spin on the sherry Martini is everything I want from a drink right now.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
I Don’t Want My Martini to Need Me
A conceited plea to leave my favorite drink alone.
- story: Noah Galuten
- photo: Dylan + Jeni
Who Wants a 7UP Ramos?
In the age of acid-adjusting, perhaps mixing with the lemon lime soda isn't so outrageous after all.
- story: Jean Trinh
- photo: Lizzie Munro
What’s So Special About Extra Special Bitter, Anyway?
With their low ABV and pleasant balance of malt and hops, ESBs are on the rise. Here are the ones worth seeking out.
- story: Courtney Iseman
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Our Favorite Easy Shaken Cocktails
From a low-proof Margarita to a Trader Vic-inspired sour and more.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Bring Back the Banshee
Garret Richard resurrects the Midwestern dairy drink with “banana bunch liqueur” and chocolate bitters.
- story: Al Culliton
- photo: Shannon Sturgis