A Lower-Octane Approach to Classic Cocktails
The Mint Julep, Manhattan, Margarita and more, restyled as low-proof session cocktails.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Lizzie Munro
About Those Classic Ice Cream Cocktails
From a 1930s mix of “Chablis, gin and ice cream” to the Midwest’s beloved Pink Squirrel, a look at the evolution of the ice cream cocktail.
- story: Drew Lazor
- photo: Lizzie Munro
In Search of the Ultimate Margarita
We asked 15 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Margarita—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
In Search of the Ultimate Champagne Cocktail
We asked 15 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Champagne Cocktail—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Daily News: Chicago’s Classic Cocktails, A Surge In Blonde Ales
We all know there’s a Perfect Manhattan—that is, the kind that’s splits the vermouth quotient between sweet and dry varieties. But is there a perfect Manhattan? The PUNCH staff decided to…
- story: Chloe Frechette
Let Me Tell You the Rules: Lessons from Harry’s Bar
Famed for being the birthplace of the Bellini, Harry’s Bar in Venice has developed an ethos all its own.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Colin Dutton
Breakfast Martini
One of the most famous examples of jam as an ingredient in a cocktail.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Earl Grey MarTEAni
Audrey Saunders’ reknowned non-Martini MarTEAni helped pave the way for the gin Martini's return.
- story: Bianca Prum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How to Hack Classic Cocktails for the Holidays
With additions like syrups and some key ingredient swaps, there's no reason classic cocktails can't pinch-hit in the holiday drink canon. Here, how to "holiday-ize" everything from the Daiquiri to…
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
In Search of the Ultimate Manhattan
We asked 17 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Manhattan—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best. Robert Simonson on the search…
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lizzie Munro
