Mauby Mojito
A Mojito that takes a savory turn by way of mauby, a classic Caribbean brew, made from tree bark, warm spices and sugar.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
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A Summer Sip
For this twist, bartender Valentino Longo plays up the bergamot note in Italicus by leaning into local Florida citrus.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Sunset Spritz
Stacey Swenson describes her spicy, watermelon shrub-spiked variation as a “hyperseasonal summer drink.”
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Peachie
Dario Doimo's “feminine and delicate” spritz riff accents the citrusy essence of Italicus.
- story: Allison Hamlin
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Watermelon Pastis
A simple, sophisticated take on the watermelon cocktail.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Meloncholia
A modern watermelon cocktail that's equal parts “crushable” and surprising.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
AJ Johnson’s Gin Rickey
A bright, floral, earthy take on the Washington, D.C. staple.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Reema Desai
Joe Campanale’s Negroni Sbagliato
A Sbagliato with endless layers of piquant, herbal and savory flavors.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Lizzie Munro