In Search of the Ultimate Sidecar
We asked 10 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Sidecar—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Meet Don Henny
The Belgian hip-hop fan is on a mission to own every bottle of Hennessy Cognac ever made.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photos: Cliff Lucas
Harvard
Sother Teague's take on the 19th-century cocktail.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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
Partner Content
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
