Cel Rey
A refreshing highball built on an unexpected combination of savory flavors.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Dirty Dog
Grapefruit and olive brine meet in this cross between a dirty Martini and a Salty Dog.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Ryan Lopes
Pickletini
Rustic Café served this briny cocktail before it was cool.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lisa Nichols
Banana Hammock
A couple dashes of MSG solution round out this layered take on the tequila classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Terragold Photo
Corn Hub
A twist on an Old-Fashioned recalls campfire s’mores thanks to Corn Pop–infused mezcal.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Stephen Recchia
Margarita al Pastor
A savory Margarita inspired by Mexico City's tacos.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo:
Barbacoa
Muddled bell peppers and Fresno chiles embody the farm-to-glass ethos of early culinary cocktails.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Mexican Martini
A local Austin staple mashes up the Margarita with the dirty Martini.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Drew Anthony Smith
Dirty Old Man
Red chile–infused Aperol adds spice to the combination of tequila, mezcal and pineapple.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Cody Guilfoyle