In Search of the Ultimate French 75
We asked 13 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the French 75—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Daniel Krieger
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Palio Julep
Chris Amirault turned to chamomile for a bespoke cordial that adds both sweetness and aromatics to his julep variation, built on Braulio amaro.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
Banana Between the Sheets
A spin on the Between the Sheets, Chip Tyndale’s straightforward update swaps the orange liqueur for banana and adds Angostura bitters and grated nutmeg.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Antrim Cocktail
Seeking a more consistent mouthfeel and flavor, Selma Slabiak introduced orange bitters, gomme syrup and a lemon twist to the Antrim Cocktail.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
John deBary’s Brandy Alexander
John deBary's edit of the after-dinner classic uses milk instead of cream, which offers creaminess without the weight.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
John deBary’s Stinger
John deBary's version of the Stinger includes a splash of high-proof gin for brightness and complexity.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Best Armagnacs for Sipping Under $100
Often bolder in profile, Armagnac has benefitted, in many ways, from being the in the shadow of the France’s far more tony grape brandy, Cognac.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Mushroom
A dehydrated, candied mushroom tops off this modern spin on the Champagne cocktail.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Simon Simard
Name Your Deathbed Drink
The concept of the "deathbed" drink—that hypothetical glass with which we toast our own mortality—has been around for centuries. Here, a group of industry experts answer the question: "How would…
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Behind the Backbar at San Francisco’s Bar Agricole
In "Anatomy of a Backbar" we get to know the world's most notable spirits programs in five bottles. This round, Bar Agricole, where owner Thad Vogler keeps a small—but carefully…
- story: Maggie Hoffman
- photo: Kelly Puleio
