Seelbach
The Seelbach Hotel's grand, saloon-style counter reportedly created this signature cocktail when a bartender used a Manhattan to catch the overflow from an uncorked Champagne bottle.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Ed Anderson
In Fashion
A float of smoky mezcal adds a contemporary twist to this Old-Fashioned.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Turf Cocktail
There are several versions of the Turf Cocktail, each a slightly different variation on the Martini. The PUNCH version favors Harry McElhone's version, adjusted for the modern palate.
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Corn ’n’ Oil
The “oil” in this Bajan drink is a reference to its aged rum base.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Ed Anderson
Kingston Negroni
Joaquín Simó's funky spin on the Negroni.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Horse’s Neck
This cooler drink—which gets its name from its long, loopy lemon twist garnish that curls along inside of the glass—is one of several classic drinks that devolved into a mocktail…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Ed Anderson
Rhythm and Soul
The Rhythm and Soul is Greg Best’s composite sketch of a Manhattan and a Sazerac, as if the cocktails got into a tussle, made up and had a love child.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Whiskey Smash
The layman’s Mint Julep, the Whiskey Smash comes with all of the flavor of its more famous relative.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Nicole Franzen
Beachfire Margarita
Scott Beattie named this cocktail for the similarity between mezcal's smoky aroma to the scent of driftwood bonfires on the beaches of California.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Sara Remington
Latin Trifecta
A strong and savory trio of sherry, tequila and Cynar.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger