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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

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…

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.

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

Garibaldi

This version of the Garibaldi dials back the Campari and gets topped with prosecco.