Brian Evans’ Pornstar Martini
A well-integrated take on the modern classic calls for a homemade vanilla bean syrup.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Briana Balducci
Brunelle Frappé
A modern spin on a 1930s classic absinthe cocktail.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Rebecca Murphy
Enzoni
A bittersweet sour combines muddled green grapes with gin, Campari and lemon.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Espresso Martini (N/A)
Two spirits modeled on Kahlúa and rum make up the base of this nonalcoholic take.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Eric Medsker
Ultra-Cosmopolitan
Saffron-spiked grenadine gives this take on the classic “another layer of accessories.”
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Eric Medsker
Banana Hammock
A couple dashes of MSG solution round out this layered take on the tequila classic.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Terragold Photo
Cane & Table’s Royal Hawaiian
Served over crushed ice, this updated take on the tropical classic is built for summer drinking.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Nico de Soto’s Pineapple Daiquiri
A winning recipe built on a base of three rums.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro