Daiquiri
Though the name “daiquiri” may be inexorably linked to the frozen drink menu at strip mall chain restaurants these days, the true recipe is a classic.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Between the Sheets
This potent sour is a rum-laced riff on the Sidecar christened by Harry MacElhone of Harry's New York Bar in Paris.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
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Davy Jones’s Locker
Brad Farran's Beastie Boys-inspired winter daiquiri.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Drinkin’ with Stiggins
A blend of pineapple rum, Swedish punsch and green Chartreuse, the Drinkin' with Stiggins calls on mint to complement the drink's inherent herbal flavors.
- story: Lizzie Munro
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The Bachelor
This rum and amaro-based recipe recalls the richness of an Old Fashioned, crossed with the anise undertones of a Sazerac.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
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Cuba Libre
A perfect marriage of Cuba and America’s liquid sensibilities: good rum mingled with the unmistakable smack of Coke, lightened with a squeeze of fresh lime.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
The Bamboo Club’s Jungle Bird
Coconut-washed Campari gives this riff a richer, rounder texture.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
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Donn Day Afternoon
Martin Cate of Smuggler's Cove pays tribute to the cinnamon-grapefruit pairing of Don's Mix, but forgoes the fresh grapefruit altogether in favor of grapefruit-flavored beer Stiegl-Radler.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Sidereal
The Sidereal achieves broad appeal with its strawberry, Thai basil and coconut cream base that's then shaken with three types of rum.
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