Lost Lake’s Mai Tai (2015 version)
The bar's first iteration of the Trader Vic classic.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
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Julie Reiner’s Freezer Martini
A blend of vermouths sets this rendition apart.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
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Boisson’s Nogroni
Equal parts Amass Riverine, Wilfred's aperitif and Lyre's aperitif combine for a zero-proof take on the classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
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R&D’s N/A Negroni
Grapefruit honey adds body to this zero-proof take on the Negroni.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
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Joaquín Simó’s Old-Fashioned
Placing third in our recent blind tasting, Simó's recipe calls on Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon, rich demerara syrup and three types of bitters.
- story: Chloe Frechette
Chris Hannah’s Old-Fashioned
Chris Hannah's recipe, which came in second place in our recent blind-tasting, calls for a high-rye bourbon and two types of bitters.
- story: Chloe Frechette
Tom Macy’s Old-Fashioned
Macy's recipe took top place in our recent blind-tasting and calls on a base of Wild Turkey Rye 101.
- story: Chloe Frechette
Death and Co.’s Corpse Reviver No. 2
This outstanding rendition of the classic is nearly textbook.
- story: Chloe Frechette
James Bolt’s Corpse Reviver No. 2
James Bolt opts for the standard equal parts ratio, using Big Gin from Washington State as his spirit.
- story: Chloe Frechette
Old-Fashioned
Nearly stomped out of existence by its fruity mid-20th-century counterpart, the true Old-Fashioned is as traditional as they come.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger