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
How the Old Cuban Became a Modern Classic
Audrey Saunders’ sparkling Mojito riff became a transcontinental standard long before Pegu Club opened its doors.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
What Makes a Modern Classic?
The point at which a modern cocktail becomes classic goes beyond mere popularity.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s Amaretto Sour
This update calls on overproof bourbon for added backbone and balance.
In Search of the Ultimate Espresso Martini
We asked 10 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Espresso Martini—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Remember the Alimony
According to Robert Simonson, this is one of the best of the modern sherry cocktails out there.
Kingston Negroni
Within five minutes of receiving a bottle of Smith & Cross Jamaican rum NYC bartender Joaquín Simó had created this riff on the Negroni.
