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Dick Francis' Special

Dick Francis' Special

Cocktail historian David Wondrich tells the story of Dick Francis, a 19th-century Black bartender who served drinks to the likes of Lincoln.

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Lady Jane Chai Town Boulevardier riff

Little Sister tomato soju cocktail

Boulevardier Riff: Shade Thrower

Ajua Fresca by Chuntikis Julio "Jules" Gutierrez

Blank Slate nonalcoholic vacation drink

Same Same but Virgin spirit-free drink

Milady's Martini

Agave Gracias by Christine Wiseman

spatchcock chicken by Tanya Holland

Whiskey cocktail: Fools and Horses Before the War

Violet Hour Polka Dot white Negroni riff by Toby Maloney

Old Fashioned riff: Church Mass Appeal

Provence Martini: dirty martini by Camphor

Amazake Swizzle nonalcoholic Austin Hennelly

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Refuge Greenhorn cocktail

Butterscotch Den Old Fashioned

Josh Ibanez's Long Story Short tropical martini

Pacific Standard Seville Orange Sour

Appetizer al'Italienne

Good Lion Magic Walnut Ride low-ABV Negroni

Mezchine Head tropical mezcal cocktail

Seasonal Milk Punch

Grinchhopper

Pebble Bar Night Train

Dashi Winter Martini from Overstory

Bitter Pop low-proof holiday highball

Beer Me Up Scotty sessionable Mai Tai

The Situation Swizzle

Eggnog cake with bourbon cream

Cure Chamomile Kilt

Teardrop Lounge's Dark Side

Strange Brew coffee amaro cocktail

Slam Dunk Disco mezcal tequila white negroni

Hot Oaxacan Penicillin

Red Wine Sangaree

Blood Orange Mule

Espresso Martinis

Persephone Sunset spirit-free cocktail Kayleigh Blome

Campfire's El Centro weekend project cocktail

Yuzu Sour

Adonis Spritz

Turkish coffee

Benjawan yuzu cocktail

De La Cruz low-proof holiday cocktail

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Hot chocolate Bicerin

The Royal DC Harvest Spice Cream Cold Brew

Espresso Martini Jello Shot

50/50 Sazerac

Claire Saffitz What's for Dessert peach bourbon pecan cake

Cure Mussels in Absinthe

Manhattan Fog cheese foam cocktail

Crimson Sour low-abv holiday cocktail

Pear Airmail riff

Not Your Cosmo

Black Mountain Coffee cocktail

Yacht Club daiquiri riff cocktail

Intro to Vermouth

Nightwish sherry vodka cocktail

Just Friends Jungle Bird riff

Chai and Biscuits clarified cognac milk punch

The Warthog spiced pear cocktail

Ritz Cocktail Dale DeGroff

peach mint Arnold Palmer

Piña Verde

strawberry negroni weekend project cocktail

Hidden Leaf Tablet Negroni weekend project cocktail

Kiss With a Fist Negroni

Smokeshow Negroni

Bloody Samurai Sake Bloody Mary

tiramisu ice cream sandwich

Neruda grenadine highball

Black Maybe

Pimlet Pimm's Gimlet

Americano

Fin and Fino Cowboy Tea weekend project cocktail

Cheese Grits with Jerk Pork

Kind of Blue

Masala Chai

Negroni Hawaiiana

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Seasonal Recipes

Wintry Cocktail

A wintry mix of rum, Fernet, and crème de cacao.

A punchy mix of sherry, bianco vermouth, Salers and bitters.

A comforting cocktail for cold nights.

Neruda grenadine highball

A zero-proof drink with kick.

A heaping bowl of brunchy goodness.

Smoky scotch adds extra depth to this riff.

bloody mary

A familiar brunch drink gets an extra boost from fresh basil and tawny port.

Thanksgiving Cocktails Ponche Navieñdo

Fruit and spice never tasted quite so nice.

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Warming rooibos and bourbon fuel this wintry hot toddy.

cider-braised chorizo

Perfect for warming up in the chilly winter months.

winter punch

Sweet pineapple meets ancho chile in this rum-spiked punch.

Coq Au Vin

A French classic that offers the ultimate winter comfort.

Amaro Daiquiri

A match made in bitters heaven.

A rich and creamy winter delight.

Mezcal milk punch

An amped up milk punch from Velveteen Rabbit in Vegas.

A warming combo that's a favorite in Japan.

kare kare

A flavor-packed stew fit for a feast.

Hot Pimm's Cup hot classic cocktails

A warming version of a sunny-day classic.

dewberry hotel

Leave it to a hotel bar to come up with the perfect nightcap.

A perfect après-ski treat.

Fernet-Branca anchors this brooding sipper.

Fig Coconut Colada

A tropical delight that shows that "fun" and "alcohol-free" are not mutually exclusive.

Cherry Chili Cacao Latte

A vibrant DIY syrup makes for an excellent flavored latte.

Rye whiskey brings an extra layer of richness to this sherry cocktail.

Smoky Cola Highball

The smokiness of scotch meets the subtle sweetness of cola.

Aperitivo

A bright and bitter aperitivo that transcends the seasons.

Stargazing with Galileo bourbon cocktail

The perfect after-dinner cocktail.

The Finest Sour

Calvados and rum share the bill in this elegant cocktail.

Hot Negroni hot classic cocktails

The classic cocktail goes toddy-style.

Les Vines Pirouettes Eros de Vincent Drink of the Week

DRINK OF THE WEEK

Les Vins Pirouettes "Eros de Vincent"

An orange wine that will appeal to both those wary and devoted to skin-contact wines.

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Inside the January/February Issue

Elements: Licor 43

Few modern spirits are possessed with a lineage and flavor as beguiling as this Spanish liqueur.

fresco cocktail

Why this perfectly good name for a cocktail is now up for grabs.

American Fernet

American-made fernet adds intrigue to a historic category.

Drinks Atlas Northern Mexico

Exploring an increasingly popular but commonly misunderstood Mexican spirit.

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Classic Cocktail Recipes

Negroni Sbagliato

A bright and bubbly variation on the classic.

saturn cocktail

One of tiki's most famous gin cocktails made with a lighter, more floral orgeat.

A beguiling take on a classic recipe.

bijou cocktail

A crisp and rich vintage classic.

Irish coffee

A classic winter warmer.

Sidecar cocktail

One minor tweak balances out this classic.

new york cocktail

A cocktail worthy of Gotham's pace.

Mai Tai

Jeff "Beachbum" Berry's adaptation of the classic.

Singapore Sling

A classic gin sling.

One of the world's most refreshing cocktails.

Classic Alaska Cocktail Recipe

A three-ingredient classic to add to your cocktail repertoire.

A simple refresher.

campden cocktail

A resurrected treasure from The Savoy Cocktail Book.

grasshopper cocktail recipe

How they make the classic at its New Orleans birthplace.

amaretto sour

A 1970's-era classic that has flowed in and out of favor through the years.

This rendition of the classic features a fruity medley of rum, apricot, and sloe gin.

The Manhattan meets scotch.

Dry vermouth defines this classic riff.

An enduring combo of whiskey, bitters and absinthe.

A classic scotch cocktail gets a modern update.

twelve mile limit cocktail

A Prohibition-era cocktail worth revisiting.

A rye-forward take on a New Orleans gem.

Manhattan cocktail

The quintessential three-ingredient recipe.

20th century cocktail

A classic gin cocktail named after the 20th Century Limited express passenger train.

brandy crusta

The classic recipe gets an extra layer of flavor.

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At @KatherineNewYorkCity, Angel’s Share alum Shi

At @KatherineNewYorkCity, Angel’s Share alum Shigefumi “Shige” Kabashima created this cocktail for the bar owner’s wife for whom the bar was named and who is a fan of tomatoes. It combines soju, tomato (employed three ways), lemon juice, simple syrup, and a pinch of salt—perfect for your next weekend brunch. 🍅 Recipe link in our bio. 📸 @alexstaniloff

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With its simple combination of rye, Campari, and d

With its simple combination of rye, Campari, and dry vermouth, the Old Pal stands on its own merits among similar equal-parts cocktails like the Negroni and Boulevardier. Get the recipe via the link in our bio.

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Need some inspiration for Valentine gifting? From

Need some inspiration for Valentine gifting? From gear to glassware to special sips, we’ve rounded up some of our personal favorites—head to the link in our bio to check out the full list. 💝

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