session cocktails

Bring Home the Best of PUNCH

Boost your drink IQ with The Mini Bar, The Essential Bar Book, Winter Drinks and more.

Ten Essential Modern Spritzes

From a low-proof spin on the Mai Tai to an alpine-inspired twist and more.

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A Lower-Octane Approach to Classic Cocktails

The Mint Julep, Manhattan, Margarita and more, restyled as low-proof session cocktails.

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• photos: Lizzie Munro

Session Margarita

Manzanilla sherry teams up with tequila in this low-proof spin.

Session Manhattan

Sweet vermouth and rye switch places.

Sharon

Manzanilla sherry stars in this low-octane Negroni.

Cynar Julep

A julep built on Cynar instead of bourbon.

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.

Ma Cherie

Savory elements, from the muddled celery down to the cucumber garnish, draw the drink away from its source material, the sherry cobbler.

Kobra

The classic Bamboo acts as a launch point for this white port-based cocktail.