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The Best Rye for Manhattans, According to Bartenders
Experts share the best whiskey to mix into the classic, at every price point.
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- illustration: Nick Hensley
The Most Underrated Classics?
Five deep-cut cocktails that deserve a turn in the spotlight, according to bartenders.
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- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Everything You Need to Batch and Freeze
All of the necessary tips and tools to create exceptionally cold, on-demand Martinis, Negronis and more.
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- photo: Lizzie Munro
Our Favorite Mezcal Cocktails
Fifteen easy recipes, from a mezcal Margarita to a smoky Boulevardier riff.
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- photo: Lizzie Munro
How to Use Cassis in Cocktails
The berry liqueur has grown up since the 19th century, adding nuanced sweetness to sours, coolers and more.
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- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Other Italian Classics
Get to know a different side of Italianate cocktails with Italy's take on the Long Island Iced Tea, a forgotten aperitivo drink and more.
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- photo: Lizzie Munro
Partner Content
Meet This Year’s Most Imaginative Bartender
Orlando bartender Peter Hannah takes home the coveted title with his cocktail, John’s Blend, and earns a creative grant for Nine Worlds— an immersive residency that celebrates Nordic ancestry.
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- photos: Shannon Sturgis
Welcome to Planet Martini
It’s the Martini’s world, we’re just living in it.
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- illustration: Caitlyn Grabenstein
Master the New Orleans Classics
Our best recipes for the city's homegrown drinks, Ramos Gin Fizz to the Roffignac.
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- photo: Randy Krause Schmidt
A Negroni for Every Mood
Here, 21 standout riffs on the Italian classic.
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- photos: Lizzie Munro