Harrison Ginsberg’s Martinez
A modern take on the classic built on a split base of Old Tom and London dry gin.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Nico Shinco
Christine Wiseman’s Godfather
Made with a tropical-leaning Scotch, the dive bar staple is delightful any time of year.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Maison Premiere’s Tom Collins
In a Gimlet-like approach, lemon cordial adds extra brightness to the classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Rattlesnake
A frothy, absinthe-spiked cocktail that's surprisingly balanced.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
The Gibson’s Pauline
A unique unaged rum gives this 1920s rum sour a wintry Daiquiri profile.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Keoke Coffee
A 1960s caffeinated classic, revamped with a brandy base.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Dina Àvila
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