We asked 10 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Vieux Carré—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
We tasted through more than 70 releases to find the best of the best. Here are the ones to know, stock and drink.
The co-creator of Daijoubu weaves her story into drinks that are equal parts quirky and classic.
The Pagan Idol bartender and founder of B4 Change has a clean, modern take on tropical cocktails—and a vision for a more equitable industry.
The Chicago-based bartender looks beyond the palate-busting stalwarts of yesteryear.
The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club bartender creates easy-drinking cocktails with an edge.
The Eddy bartender creates cocktails that are universally familiar yet highly personal.
The Leyenda bartender brings fresh structure to the concept of “layered” drinks.
The Cane & Table bartender weaves a sense of the far flung into familiar cocktails.
James Bond’s fabricated Martini of choice is either “a damn fine drink” or “the Kenneth Cole of cocktails.” You decide.