The Varnish’s Tuxedo No. 2
One of Los Angeles' standard-bearer bars nails their take on this simple Martini-esque classic.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
Hinoki Martini
This Martini from New York's Katana Kitten is an international affair, made with French vodka, Colorado gin, sake and sherry.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
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Hug-Tight
Hug-Tight is a smoky variation of the Champagne cocktail, with equal parts Sfumato and mezcal.
- story: Bianca Prum
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Oaxaca Old-Fashioned
The modern classic that helped spark a boom in mezcal cocktails.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Casualty
The Casualty showcases Byrrh’s versatility as a seasonless spirit in this cold weather-ready cocktail.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Meshugenah Margarita
Jill Dobias uses Manischewitz to add vibrant color and fruity sweetness to a Margarita, while balancing out the tartness of lime juice.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Sound of Silver
Jane Danger's whiskey- and apple brandy-based Sound of Silver—named after the LCD Soundsystem album in rotation at the bar— gets an herbaceous kick from a dash of rosemary tincture.
- story: Bianca Prum
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Retreat Gastropub’s “Espresso Martini”
Cold-brew supports a base of rum in this unorthodox, tiki-style "Espresso Martini."
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Espresso Mexicano Martini
Proof that not all Vodka Espressos are made with vodka.
- story: Bianca Prum
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