Bring Home the Best of PUNCH
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Ten Essential Modern Spritzes
From a low-proof spin on the Mai Tai to an alpine-inspired twist and more.
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- photo: Lizzie Munro
A Lower-Octane Approach to Classic Cocktails
The Mint Julep, Manhattan, Margarita and more, restyled as low-proof session cocktails.
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Session Margarita
This low-proof rendition of the classic Margarita calls on the expected tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice, but builds on a base of manzanilla sherry.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Session Manhattan
In this low-proof spin on the Manhattan, sweet vermouth and rye switch places.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Sharon
Tristan Willey’s low-proof variation on the Negroni replaces the gin with manzanilla sherry and dials back the Campari for a salty, lightly bitter take on the Italian classic that does…
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Session Dark ‘n’ Stormy
In this low-proof spin on the Dark 'N' Stormy, Amaro Montenegro plays the role of the base spirit while blackstrap rum delivers the familiar caramel notes of the original.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Ma Cherie
Savory elements, from the muddled celery down to the cucumber garnish, draw the drink away from its source material, the sherry cobbler.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Kobra
Morgan Schick used the classic Bamboo as a launch point for the white port-based Kobra.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
