L’Arnaud Palmer
A boozy take on the Arnold Palmer made with Cognac and mint.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Nicholas Ruiz
Brant Cocktail
Related to the Stinger, this lesser-known variation adds Angostura bitters to the original formula.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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
A Stone’s Throw
Benedictine, dry Curaçao and stone fruit-infused Lillet Blanc bolster a VSOP Cognac base.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Farrah Skeiky
Ned King’s Gem
A pre-tiki cocktail from the 19th century, reinvented for the modern drinker.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Fountain Inn’s Syllabub
A 500-year-old frothy wine cocktail reimagined for the 21st century.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Jennifer Chase
Use Your Illusion I.5
Cantaloupe syrup complements the melon notes of saison in this Cognac cocktail.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Bonnie’s Long Island Iced Tea
A large-format take on the Long Island Iced Tea
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Frank Caiafa’s Corpse Reviver No. 1
A Manhattan-like cocktail long overshadowed by its better-known sibling.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro