Thou Shall Not Be Named
An agave spin on the Boulevardier.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Kimberly Motos
Dr. Diablo
Plum vinegar and lemon kombucha add acidic complexity to this tequila cocktail.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Leah Nash
Ocho
Hibiscus-raspberry-infused mezcal puts a floral spin on the West Texas staple.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Use Your Illusion II
Blueberry notes in IPA syrup complement blackberry liqueur in this shaken rum cocktail.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Salt & Ash
An unorthodox recipe that stirs together mezcal, tequila, sweet vermouth and lemon juice.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Negroni Absinthe
A nuanced riff on the mezcal Negroni with a splash of crème de cacao.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Snake Eyes
A mezcal take on the Caribbean staple of Scotch and coconut water.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo:
Negroni de Nubes
An à la minute rice-wash lends a "delightful creaminess" to this Negroni.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Shannon Sturgis