It’s Always Aperitivo Hour for Stacey Swenson
The head bartender at Dante and Dante at Genuine is bringing her new-school aperitivo cocktails to our bar this month.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Five Negroni Riffs Actually Worth a Damn
In a world where Negroni variations abound, here are standouts from five top New York bartenders.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Lizzie Munro
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Five Modern Riffs on the Classic Aperol Spritz
Bartenders are taking the classic Aperol Spritz in new directions. Here, five riffs on the iconic cocktail, from one spiked with cachaça to another topped with Coconut LaCroix.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Does a Bar Have to Go Global to Stay Relevant?
The pop-up cocktail bar has gone from occasional incident to top-tier requisite. Robert Simonson on the roots of this trend—and why it shows no sign of slowing.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Simone Galucci
When Is a Negroni No Longer a Negroni?
Cocktail menus have moved far beyond the classics, but nearly every modern drink traces its roots back to one. Drew Lazor on the bars charting the genealogies of the classic…
- story: Drew Lazor
- illustration: Liz Noftle
Mastering the Negroni With Naren Young
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Naren Young shares his approach to perfecting the Negroni—and why it's okay to break the rules.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Dante’s Negroni
For his version of the classic Negroni, bartender Naren Young loses the equal parts ratio in favor of a more gin-heavy drink that dials back on the Campari and sweet…
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Canelli Sour
Building on a base of Contratto Bitter and tequila, plus grapefruit and lemon juices, Swenson dresses the summer-ready flavors for fall in this frothy sour.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Bringing it Back Bar: What to Do With Punt e Mes
In "Bringing It Back Bar," we shine a light on overlooked bottles and devise recipes to take them from back bar to front shelf. Up now: the bittersweet Italian vermouth,…
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Fratelli Branca
Daily News: Tokyo’s Sanctuary Bars, Matthew McConaughey Signs with Wild Turkey
Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - Matthew McConaughey is the new creative director of Wild Turkey bourbon, responsible for writing and appearing in ads as well as…
- story: Chloe Frechette
