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.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
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…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
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.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
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.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
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…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
