Session Margarita
Manzanilla sherry teams up with tequila in this low-proof spin.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Pineapple Daiquiri
Fresh pineapple juice joins the roster of ingredients in the classic build.
- story: Lizzie Munro
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Credo Sour
Monica Berg swaps out the expected citrus for a lactic acid-based whey cordial in this sour, which is shaken with vodka, aquavit and Cocchi Americano.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Amiraali
The Amiraali cocktail combines two types of spirits—Duquesne Blanc rhum agricole and Gamle Ode Dill, a locally made aquavit—with citrus and rancio sec.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Dan Sabo’s Whiskey Sour
An unorthodox half-ounce of orange juice amps up the classic Whiskey Sour blueprint.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Dylan + Jeni
Neal Bodenheimer’s Whiskey Sour
The addition of a "spray" of Angostura bitters earned Neal Bodenheimer a spot in the top three during our recent tasting of nearly 20 Whiskey Sours.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
Erik Adkins’ Whiskey Sour
Erik Adkins' restrained recipe for the Whiskey Sour earned it the second spot in our recent blind tasting of nearly 20 takes on the classic.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Joaquín Simó’s Sidecar
This version ups the Cognac and adds a spoonful of rich demerara syrup for body.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Bobby Heugel’s Margarita
Bobby Heugel's riff on the Tommy's Margarita uses both Persian and Key lime juices.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photo: Kirsten Gilliam
Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s Daiquiri
Jeff "Beachbum" Berry's Daiquiri took more than a year to perfect.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photo: Claire Bangser