Rattlesnake
A frothy, absinthe-spiked cocktail that's surprisingly balanced.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
The Gibson’s Pauline
A unique unaged rum gives this 1920s rum sour a wintry Daiquiri profile.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Mexican Martini
A local Austin staple mashes up the Margarita with the dirty Martini.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Drew Anthony Smith
Nonalcoholic Sour
Habanero tincture is the key to giving this nonalcoholic drink its signature "burn."
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Japanese Slipper
Melbourne’s primary contribution to the early days of the cocktail revival.
- 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
I Am Keith Hernandez
A take on the dirty Martini with mezcal at the base.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Jeremy’s
Sling Bar’s Gin Pahit
A simplified version of the pared-back Malaysian classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Daq Attack
A kiwi-tinged take on the Daiquiri made with two kinds of rum.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Gage & Tollner’s Stinger
The classic gets a triple dose of mint from crème de menthe, Brancamenta and fresh mint leaves.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro