Waldorf-Astoria

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Chauncey

A historic equal-parts formula that requires little tinkering.

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Florodora

This raspberry and gin classic is an homage to the “Florodora Sextette,” six scandalously beautiful young ladies who danced in the 1900 musical Florodora at New York’s Casino Theater.

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Stuck in Time, the Hotel Bar Reigns Supreme

There are few watering holes that consistently allow for a transporting experience that—throughout decades or even a century—all ages can appreciate. The hotel bar is one of these places. Over…

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Turf Cocktail

There are several versions of the Turf Cocktail, each a slightly different variation on the Martini. The PUNCH version favors Harry McElhone's version, adjusted for the modern palate.

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Rob Roy

The first-known mentions of the Rob Roy credit New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel for the 1897 recipe, which is essentially a Manhattan made with Scotch whisky.

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Tuxedo

There are a dozen or so sherry and gin drinks that start to pop up during the twilight years of the 19th century and repeat themselves with very slight variations…