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
Brant Cocktail
Related to the Stinger, this lesser-known variation adds Angostura bitters to the original formula.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Bijou Blanc
A more floral take on the Bijou calls for a full ounce of Chartreuse and swaps sweet vermouth for bianco and extra dry.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Golden Years
A savory Old-Fashioned riff built on a base of baijiu.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Matthew Belanger’s Painkiller
A winning recipe built on a trio of rums.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Deke Dunne’s Widow’s Kiss
An autumn-ready stirred drink made with apple brandy, Cognac and two French liqueurs.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Salt & Pepper Martini
A spicy-savory Martini thanks to sherry, celery bitters and Giffard Piment d’Espelette.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro