Equal-Parts Martini
This balanced version of the classic still achieves that coveted bone-dry flavor profile.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
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Classic Rob Roy
Anu Apte-Elford's take on the overlooked classic.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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The Trinity
Heavy on vermouth and light on gin, this cocktail was made to pair with dinner.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
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Upside-Down Sidecar
Curaçao and citrus are front and center in this flipped take on the classic.
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Espresso Stoutini
An Espresso Martini with rum instead of vodka that incorporates Guinness stout syrup.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
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The Boardwalk
Chantal Tseng calls on manzanilla to cut the sweet, viscous character of rum and vermouth and ties the whole thing together with a bright twist of citrus.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Vermouth
In this low proof, modern spin on the Martini, Eryn Reece builds on a vermouth base, layered with verjus and sour apple liqueur for an unexpected, crisp, refreshing finish.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Mint & Flower
At Washington D.C.’s A Rake’s Bar, Corey Polyoka made the switch from fresh citrus to verjus as a source of acidity in his cocktails as part of their mission to…
- story: Frances Yackel
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The Robert Frost Cocktail
Built on a base of bourbon, amontillado sherry and white port, this drink reads like a slightly higher proof riff on the classic sherry-and-vermouth cocktails that were prevalent at the…
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