Colonial Ties
Eric Alperin's Sazerac-style blend of rye and Jamaican rum.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Donna Reed
Much like the legend of the Negroni Sbagliato, Sarah Morrissey’s spin on the Italian classic was born from a fortuitous mistake.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Mortimer and Mauve
This Manhattan variation plays up the spiciness of the rye base with chai-infused vermouth and ginger liqueur.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Daniel Krieger
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No Say
The mezcal-based No Say sees Aperol, coconut liqueur and lemongrass syrup brightened by fresh lime and pineapple juice.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Credo Sour
Monica Berg swaps out the expected citrus for a lactic acid-based whey cordial in this sour, which is shaken with vodka, aquavit and Cocchi Americano.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Bee Keeper
This pineapple-tinged Whiskey Sour riff from D.C.'s Rachel Sergi gets a dramatic finish in the form of lemon-honey espuma.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Reema Desai
The Black Stallion Sets Sail
A neo-tiki Negroni, made with blackstrap rum and "Ferrari."
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Improved Shochu Cocktail
Kenta Goto's distant riff on the Improved Whiskey Cocktail that combines barley shochu, aged gin and hop liqueur.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Daniel Krieger
The Ace Hotel’s Sangria
A traditional sangria, lightened up with crisp rosé and pisco, finds a new balance while maintaining its dangerous chuggability.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Ace Hotel
Samarian Sunset
Reinterpreted for mere humans from Star Trek, Natasha David's Tequila Sunrise variation gets its color from a splash of bottom-floating Campari.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- illustration: Sayada Ramdial