The Best Well Spirits, According to Bartenders
We asked bartenders to reveal—and defend—what's in their well. Here are their picks.
- story: Brad Thomas Parsons
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Gin Rickey with Andra “AJ” Johnson
The D.C. bartender elevates the city's hometown highball with a vibrant, aromatic citrus syrup.
- story: Laurel Miller
- photos: Reema Desai
Gin Daisy (Old and New)
Both renditions are simple, quaffable drinks that deserve more play.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Miso Express
A Spumoni-inspired cocktail that marries gin, Campari and grapefruit.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo:
Make the Spanish G&T Your Own
The distinctive gintónica has embedded itself stateside as a voluminous, highly customizable show drink.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Royal Gift
Basil-infused gin forms the base of this sour-style cocktail.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Angie Webb
One-Ingredient Cocktails for Every Crisis
To keep a grip on sanity, keep it straightforward.
- story: Nick Caruso
- illustration: Andy Bourne
