Monterey Park Lychee Martini
A playful cocktail inspired by almond jello, a popular Korean dessert.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Dylan + Jeni
Peach Thunderbolt
A revamped take on the historic rum julep riff of the same name.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Emily Ferretti
Anton Kinloch’s Zombie
A winning Zombie recipe built on a trio of rums.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Bikini Martini
The 1990s staple, retooled as an extra tropical, balanced cocktail.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Ashley Sears
Brian Evans’ Pornstar Martini
A well-integrated take on the modern classic calls for a homemade vanilla bean syrup.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Briana Balducci
Ultra-Cosmopolitan
Saffron-spiked grenadine gives this take on the classic “another layer of accessories.”
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Eric Medsker
Banana Hammock
A couple dashes of MSG solution round out this layered take on the tequila classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Terragold Photo
Cane & Table’s Royal Hawaiian
Served over crushed ice, this updated take on the tropical classic is built for summer drinking.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro