Kiss the Boys Goodbye
A split-base sour with both bright berry and dried fruit tones.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Scott Suchman
Star Daisy
Bright citrus and autumnal apple brandy make this unsung cocktail applicable year-round.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Keoke Coffee
A 1960s caffeinated classic, revamped with a brandy base.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Dina Àvila
Gage & Tollner’s Stinger
The classic gets a triple dose of mint from crème de menthe, Brancamenta and fresh mint leaves.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Deke Dunne’s Widow’s Kiss
An autumn-ready stirred drink made with apple brandy, Cognac and two French liqueurs.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Terra Firma
Japanese whisky stands in place of rye and apple brandy in place of Cognac in this Vieux Carré riff.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Kelly Puleio
Golden Slumbers
A classic, yet modern combination of apple and pear flavors with bright verjus blanc and bitter Luxardo Bitter Bianco.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Kelly Puleio
Rose City
A reverse Martini made with cherry eau de vie and red currant preserves.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Aubrie Legault
Applesmoke
A funky, Mid-Atlantic take on the Whiskey Sour made with pechuga-style apple brandy.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Farrah Skeiky