
Distiller’s Pick-Me-Up
Jelani Johnson offers a tropical twist on the classic Rum & Cola.
- story: Allison Hamlin
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Jelani Johnson offers a tropical twist on the classic Rum & Cola.
Alex Jump's baroque take on the classic Whiskey & Cola leans ever-so-closely to Ramos Fizz territory.
Top distillers making rye, fernet and rum describe the artistry of their spirits, and why they’ve finally found their match in a cola for mixing.
Four festive highballs primed for the season, from a wintertime Paloma riff to a fresh take on the Dark ‘n’ Stormy.
The popular summertime Paloma gets a winter makeover with the addition of a Pink Pepper Grenadine.
Vodka infused with barley tea serves as a base with a splash of Crème de Fraise des Bois, finished with a floral and bubbly pink grapefruit soda.
In Alec Bales' Dark ’n’ Stormy riff, the traditional dark rum sits out, replaced by American apple brandy and the artichoke-based Italian amaro Cynar.
Orestes Cruz trades earthy tequila for a cinnamon-infused Cognac base in this cold-weather Paloma riff.
With varying levels of bitterness and flavors that range from cucumber to elderflower, tonic-topped drinks can take many forms. Here are five that go beyond the G&T.
Orlando Franklin McCray marries a barley-based shochu with tonic liqueur and Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit soda.