Tinto Tónico
Inspired by the Spanish obsession with G&T's and their summer drink Tinto de Verano (a combo of red wine and lemon soda), the Tinto Tónico is a unlikely combination that…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Josh Williams
Dusty Trails
Shelley Lindgren's Dusty Trails embraces summer strawberries at the height of ripeness paired with spicy rye whiskey and tangy homemade ginger syrup.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Natalie Compton
Blessed Thistle
This Negroni riff calls on CioCiaro and Cardamaro in lieu of sweet vermouth.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Natalie Compton
El Pepe
A mezcal Margarita with herbaceous génépy standing in for Cointreau.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Oh Kale No
Think tequila-spiked green juice for this cocktail from Detroit transplant, Dorothy Elizabeth, which, as the name suggests, calls on kale-infused tequila for the base.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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The Mess-cal
A mega-sized take on a request for a drink that brings to mind "a rabid polar bear wrestling a naked clown," The Mess-cal is well suited to its name.
- story: Lizzie Munro
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Rome With a View
A measure of citrus kicks up this bracingly bittersweet spritz.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Sailor’s Sunset
A Caribbeanized Collins with rum, ginger and Campari, the Sailor's Sunset is named for the saying, "Red sky at night, sailor's delight."
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Contraband Picnic
A balanced whiskey cocktail that proves that watermelon can work well brown spirits.
- story: Chloe Frechette
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Jalapeño Avocado Margarita
Inspired by two major summer food groups, chips and guacamole, this is guaca-Margarita hybrid has just the right amount of kick lent from fresh jalapeño.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Josh Williams