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Class of 2021

Cocktails

Meet Our Bartender in Residence Class of 2021

A look into the future of bartending through the lens of nine new industry leaders.

  • story: Punch Staff
  • illustration: Nick Hensley
Caer Maiko Austin
Bartender in Residence

Caer Maiko Is on a Mission To Make “Super Asian Cocktails”

The co-creator of Daijoubu weaves her story into drinks that are equal parts quirky and classic.

  • story: Chloe Frechette
  • photo: Jessica Attie
Milo & Miguel Salehi
Bartender in Residence

For the Salehi Brothers, Creativity Is Collaborative

The San Francisco-based twins share a vision for drinks that combine simplicity with a keen sense for aesthetics.

  • story: Chloe Frechette
  • photo: Kelly Puleio
Sam Miller
Bartender in Residence

Sam Miller Mixes Tiki With a Bigger Mission

The Pagan Idol bartender and founder of B4 Change has a clean, modern take on tropical cocktails—and a vision for a more equitable industry.

  • story: Chloe Frechette
  • photo: Kelly Puleio
Eric Simmons
Bartender in Residence

Eric Simmons Is Redefining the Steakhouse Cocktail

The Chicago-based bartender looks beyond the palate-busting stalwarts of yesteryear.

  • story: Chloe Frechette
  • photo: Matt Haas
The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club bartender creates easy-drinking cocktails with an edge.
Bartender in Residence

Hayley Wilson Puts a “Punk-Meets-Tropical” Spin on Classics

The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club bartender creates easy-drinking cocktails with an edge.

  • story: Chloe Frechette
  • photo: Courtney Elizabeth
Parker Luthman
Bartender in Residence

Parker Luthman Is Crafting Future Classics

The Eddy bartender creates cocktails that are universally familiar yet highly personal.

  • story: Chloe Frechette
  • photo: Maaike Bernstrom
Leanne Favre
Bartender in Residence

The Architectural Cocktails of Leanne Favre

The Leyenda bartender brings fresh structure to the concept of “layered” drinks.

  • story: Chloe Frechette
  • photo: Shannon Sturgis
Sam Kiley
Cocktails

Sam Kiley Has a New Take on Escapism

The Cane & Table bartender weaves a sense of the far flung into familiar cocktails.

  • story: Chloe Frechette
  • photo: Emily Ferretti
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The Wines of Right Now

We spoke to 150 sommeliers and retailers around the country to assemble a list of the 15 producers who represent the wine zeitgeist right now.

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