For Devin Kennedy, Simplicity Does Not Mean Simplistic
The Pouring Ribbons bartender looks for nuance in everyday ingredients, creating drinks that are familiar, but not formulaic.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Billy Ray Valentine
Devin Kennedy's perfect Piña Colada with sherry and cinnamon.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Sidecar With Joaquín Simó
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Joaquín Simó takes on the Sidecar.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Joaquín Simó’s Sidecar
This version of the Sidecar ups the ratio of Cognac to sweetener and adds a spoonful of rich demerara syrup for body.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How to “Flash Blend” Your Way to a Better Frothy Drink
Dated as it might seem, the "Hamilton Beach" stand-up mixer has a variety of practical applications in modern drink-making.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Colin Dutton
Colonial Affair
Joaquín Simó's riff on the Twentieth Century cocktail features a split base of pisco and cacao spirit.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
When Did Cocktail Menu Debuts Become News?
At some of today’s most highly regarded bars, a new menu is no longer just a list of drinks.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
