How the Breakfast Martini Became a Modern Classic
Salvatore Calabrese's ingenious jam-infused sour reintroduced preserves to the bartender's arsenal.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How the Cable Car Became a Modern Classic
For the spiced rum Sidecar riff, it all started in San Francisco.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Kelly Puleio
How the Oaxaca Old-Fashioned Became a Modern Classic
The early Death & Co. creation kicked off a boom of contemporary mezcal drinks.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
A White Negroni for Every Mood
Like its scarlet forebear, the modern-classic riff has been Colada'ed, rejiggered and made long. Here are a few of our favorite variations.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Lizzie Munro
How the White Negroni Became a Modern Classic
The fairer, French-inspired riff is the most famous modern adaptation of the aperitivo classic.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
A Fleet of Paper Planes
Since its creation, the Milk & Honey original has spawned a family of riffs across the country. Here are a few of our favorites.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How the Paper Plane Became a Modern Classic
Sam Ross' bittersweet sour is the rare contemporary equal-parts recipe to spawn a family of twists and takes.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How the Gin Blossom Became a Modern Classic
Julie Reiner’s aromatic house cocktail began as an attempt to make a Martini that wasn’t just a Martini.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How the Piña Verde Became a Modern Classic
Erick Castro's green Chartreuse-based variation on the Piña Colada is one of the most unorthodox modern standards.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Daniel Krieger
How the Porn Star Martini Became a Modern Classic
Douglas Ankrah's provocative 'tini still holds sway more than 20 years on.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Jamie Lau
