Christine Wiseman’s Godfather
Made with a tropical-leaning Scotch, the dive bar staple is delightful any time of year.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Palmetto
A forgotten classic that reads like a rum Manhattan.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Rattlesnake
A frothy, absinthe-spiked cocktail that's surprisingly balanced.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Leanne Favre’s Oaxaca Old-Fashioned
A winning take on the modern classic adds dimension with two reposado tequilas and saline solution.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Obituary
A drier take on the lesser-known New Orleans Martini.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Jamie Boudreau’s Toronto
A perfected take on the whiskey and fernet classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Amber Fouts
Flatliner
This Espresso Martini riff is the unofficial drink of Telluride, Colorado.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
One Sip Martini
A snackable Martini served in a veladora mezcal glass.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Monica Berg
Sling Bar’s Gin Pahit
A simplified version of the pared-back Malaysian classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro