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In Search of the Ultimate Mai Tai

We asked 10 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Mai Tai—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: Eric Medsker

Cocktails

In Search of the Ultimate Spritz

We asked 10 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the spritz—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: Lizzie Munro

Cocktails

In Search of the Ultimate Hemingway Daiquiri

We asked 11 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Hemingway Daiquiri—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: Daniel Krieger

Cocktails

In Search of the Ultimate Ti’ Punch

We asked 11 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Ti' Punch—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: Daniel Krieger

Cocktails

In Search of the Ultimate Irish Coffee

We asked 11 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Irish Coffee—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: Lizzie Munro

Cocktails

In Search of the Ultimate Espresso Martini

We asked 10 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Espresso Martini—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: Lizzie Munro

Cocktails

In Search of the Ultimate Corpse Reviver No. 2

We asked 12 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Corpse Reviver No. 2—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.