Gari Hai
A refreshing spin on Osaka's shochu-based highball known as chu hai.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Dylan Ho
The Infante
A modern classic Margarita made with aromatic orgeat and rose water.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Gram-Arita
A Cadillac Margarita from the historic Copper Room in Yucca Valley.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Margarita al Pastor
A savory Margarita inspired by Mexico City's tacos.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo:
Anthony Schmidt’s Kingston Negroni
A winning take on the modern classic made with the unexpected addition of oloroso sherry.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Barbacoa
Muddled bell peppers and Fresno chiles embody the farm-to-glass ethos of early culinary cocktails.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Leanne Favre’s Oaxaca Old-Fashioned
A winning take on the modern classic adds dimension with two reposado tequilas and saline solution.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Dirty Old Man
Red chile–infused Aperol adds spice to the combination of tequila, mezcal and pineapple.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Cody Guilfoyle
Michaelmas Term
An "improved" Whiskey Cocktail, modified with port, amaro and crème de cacao.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro