Rattlesnake
A frothy, absinthe-spiked cocktail that's surprisingly balanced.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Nonalcoholic Negroni
A winning zero-proof take on the Italian classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Jamie Boudreau’s Toronto
A perfected take on the whiskey and fernet classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Amber Fouts
EXpresso Martini
An Espresso Martini featuring "noverna," a homemade amaro alternative.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Nah’liato
A spirit-free take on the Sbagliato, with Giffard Aperitif Syrup at the base.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Sling Bar’s Gin Pahit
A simplified version of the pared-back Malaysian classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Amaro Shakerato
Shaking your favorite amaro can amplify its aroma, taste and texture.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Deke Dunne’s Widow’s Kiss
An autumn-ready stirred drink made with apple brandy, Cognac and two French liqueurs.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Fizz Italiano
A fluffy aperitivo drink topped with the Italian bitter soda Sanbittèr.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Kelly Puleio
Golden Slumbers
A classic, yet modern combination of apple and pear flavors with bright verjus blanc and bitter Luxardo Bitter Bianco.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Kelly Puleio