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Summer Lover
Maritza Rocha-Alvarez uses the flavor profile of a Michelada as inspiration for this sour, which combines Plymouth Gin, lemon juice, Ancho Reyes and Tabasco.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
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The Bitter Swagger
Pisco, egg white and amaro shaken together for a "total cocktail nerd drink."
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Canelli Sour
Building on a base of Contratto Bitter and tequila, plus grapefruit and lemon juices, Swenson dresses the summer-ready flavors for fall in this frothy sour.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Silver and Sand
Blood & Sand, a private cocktail club, offers 10 variations on the classic cocktail for which it is named. This is the most popular version.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Trail House Sour
Montana's Trail House updates the classic whiskey sour with a hefty dose of Angostura and walnut liqueur.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Sammy Davis Jr. Sour
Co-created by bartenders Pam Wiznitzer and Jonathan Pogash, this drink flips the traditional New York Sour with Manischewitz.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Carbonara Sour
Co.So's Carbonara Sour is a fresh and light vodka sour, with black pepper and citrus introducing a little kick, and a mellow savoriness from the guanciale-washed (fat-infused) vodka.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Gabriele Stabile
Vaquero
An unexpected combination of bourbon, smoky Ancho Reyes and aromatic sage.
- story: Joanna Harkins
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Seven Seas Swizzle
A mash-up of the Queen Park Swizzle and classic punch.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro