Sakura Vesper
A winning, floral take on the Vesper made with Japanese gin and vodka.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Jamaican Zombie
A powerhouse Zombie iteration from the aptly named Zombie Village in San Francisco.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
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Adam and Eve
Xavier Herit's biblically named drink is a nod to the forbidden fruit Adam and Eve couldn't keep their curious paws off of.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Thomas Schauer
Anu Apte’s Godfather
Make the Godfather your own by adjusting the portion of amaretto and adding the optional Angostura bitters.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
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Jake Powell’s Oaxaca Old-Fashioned
Mole bitters at a chocolatey dimension to this take on the modern classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
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St. John Frizell’s Sazerac
This straight-shooting recipe calls on an atomizer for the absinthe rinse to enhance the drink's aromatics.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Averna Smash
A bittersweet smash made tall by sparkling lemon soda.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Banana Bread Old-Fashioned
A homemade bitters blend makes this take on the classic reminiscent of chocolate-studded banana bread.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
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Hanky Panky
A sweet Martini livened with a splash of Fernet-Branca.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger