Vesper
A truly Bond-style cocktail, the Vesper was first mentioned by writer Ian Fleming in his 1953 novel, Casino Royale, as a drink order detailed by Bond himself—a strong formula of…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Ed Anderson
Hallelujah IUD
Toby Maloney combines Avèze with gin, Dolin Blanc and a dash of Peychaud's bitters.
- story: Lizzie Munro
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First of Four
In this twist on the Aviation, bitter, gentian root-based Avèze liqueur is used in place of maraschino.
- story: Lizzie Munro
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Fitty-Fitty Martini
Audrey Saunders' fashionably wet variation.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Tuxedo
A classic dry Martini with fino sherry standing in for vermouth.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Bramble
The Bramble, invented in 1984 by bartender Dick Bradsell, is a cross between a cobbler and a fizz, and one of the few drinks that fall into the category of…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Gibson
A good example of how powerful a garnish can be, with this cocktail the onion transforms a bitters-less Martini into an entirely new drink: the Gibson.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
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Julie Reiner’s Clover Club
Reiner's version of the classic has become a staple at her Brooklyn bar of the same name.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro