Mastering the Manhattan With Caitlin Laman
In “Masters of X,” we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Caitlin Laman breaks down her bold take on the timeless Manhattan.
- story: Laurel Miller
- photo: Jackie Rivas
Go Ahead, Shake Your Martini
Defying the rules of convention can yield surprising—and scandalous—results.
Five Manhattan Variations for Modern Drinkers
It's no surprise that the simple whiskey classic has inspired countless modern riffs. Here are five that incorporate everything from coffee to amaro.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Long Look Back
Kacie Lambert's riff on the Manhattan features a split-base of rye whiskey, Toki Japanese whisky and Braulio.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How to Bottle and Freeze Cocktails at Home
Why batched and frozen Martinis and Manhattans should be in every home bartender's arsenal.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Can the Martini-on-the-Rocks Make a Comeback?
In the years following World War II, ordering a Martini or Manhattan on the rocks was a standard affair. For some drinkers, it still is.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Daniel Krieger
How to Hack Classic Cocktails for the Holidays
With additions like syrups and some key ingredient swaps, there's no reason classic cocktails can't pinch-hit in the holiday drink canon. Here, how to "holiday-ize" everything from the Daiquiri to…
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
In Search of the Ultimate Manhattan
We asked 17 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Manhattan—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best. Robert Simonson on the search…
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Joaquín Simó’s Manhattan
In our tasting of 17 Manhattans from America's top bartenders, Simó's rye and bourbon recipe came in second.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Jeremy Oertel’s Manhattan
Jeremy Oertel's take on the Manhattan was the top vote-getter at our tasting of 17 Manhattan recipes.
- story: Chloe Frechette
