Six low-key, high-impact recipes to elevate any cocktail.
The rage-inspired habanero spirit from Copenhagen’s Empirical distillery has entered its final run.
Kristina Magro transforms the 1990s "fusion" 'tini into a serious, sherry-spiked cocktail.
In a sea of more-is-more renditions, this version from the Dutch Kills bartender favors simplicity.
To add robust, creamy texture to frappes and sours, reach for condensed milk.
Chris Amirault turns the disco-era classic into a silky, milk punch-style cocktail.
Splitting the vermouth in a Martini, Manhattan or any classic build yields a nuanced and infinitely variable cocktail.
An unexpected hit of vanilla takes the decadent, '80s-era classic into the modern age.
A simple tweak of the ratios allows the original ingredients—notably Old Tom gin—to shine in the modern era.
Adding an à la minute maceration of fruits, herbs or spices to a drink's build can impart robust flavor and aroma—no muddling necessary.