Antrim Cocktail
Seeking a more consistent mouthfeel and flavor, Selma Slabiak introduced orange bitters, gomme syrup and a lemon twist to the Antrim Cocktail.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Bliss
Karri Kiyuna incorporates vermouth in this Daiquiri riff "to show how it can brighten and lighten up a familiar drink."
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Kelly Puleio
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Dolores Way
Karri Kiyuna likes to serve this drink as an introduction to the ambrato style of vermouth.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Kelly Puleio
Nuked Negroni
This batched version of the classic cocktail takes an unexpected turn by way of a quick infusion in the microwave (yes, the microwave).
- story: Talia Baiocchi
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Newark
John Deragon and Jim Meehan's New Jersey apple brandy-based twist on the Brooklyn cocktail.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Daniel Krieger
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Voodoo Down
Named after the Miles Davis song of the same name, Voodoo Down was born from an attempt to create a food-friendly Whiskey Sour.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Bee Keeper
This pineapple-tinged Whiskey Sour riff from D.C.'s Rachel Sergi gets a dramatic finish in the form of lemon-honey espuma.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Reema Desai
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Seriously Mysterious
Suzy Critchlow's riff on her favorite classic Scotch cocktail, the Rob Roy, features crème de cacao and PX sherry, plus a hit of salt and lemon oil to "make it all…
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Reema Desai
Wry Smile
Using rye whiskey as a base, bartender Abigail Gullo blends in two amari, a vermouth and cream sherry in her bittersweet Wry Smile.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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New Kid in Town
Equal parts Luxardo Bitter Bianco, manzanilla, cachaça and blanc vermouth, this drink from Sother Teague reads like a low-proof, savory Martini.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro