A Bird in the Shrub Is Worth Two in the Bush
This deceitfully low-proof take on a Silver Sour is slightly nutty (re: sherry) and a bit sour (re: shrub).
The Handsome Grandson
This mixture of gin, lime juice and savory bay leaf syrup gets topped with soda water and pomegranate juice.
Joaquín Simó’s Sidecar
This version of the Sidecar ups the ratio of Cognac to sweetener and adds a spoonful of rich demerara syrup for body.
Erick Castro’s Piña Colada
Erick Castro incorporates four rums into his Piña Colada recipe, in a nod to tiki tradition.
Dale DeGroff’s Champagne Cobbler
Orange, lemon and pineapple add brightness and acidity to Dale DeGroff's take on the Champagne Cobbler.
Whiskey Peach Smash
Dale DeGroff's Whiskey Smash variation incorporates fresh peach and citrus.
The Saturn
An essential, gin-based entry into the classic tiki canon, this version of the Saturn was adapted by Garret Richard of Slowly Shirley.
Raspberry Beret
This twist on the buck mixes the sweetness of fresh raspberries with the cutting spice of ginger.
Summer Fling
Natasha David's riff on the Aperol sour ups the citrus and fruit flavors.
Red Texas Spritz
In her riff on the Aperol spritz, Abigail Gullo infuses the Italian liqueur with lemongrass and blackberry.
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This riff on the Negroni alters the ratios slightly and swaps Campari for slightly spicy Contratto Bitter and sweet vermouth for dry, making for a more complex and all-around drier cocktail.