Fort Point
Named for the old fort under the Golden Gate Bridge, this is a delicious combo of rye whiskey, Barolo chinato and apricot brandy. 2…
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Mescao
“I wanted to craft a cocktail that was approachable for all types of mezcal drinkers,” says bartender Eric Johnson, “and the combo of crème…
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Immortalized as the neon green ingredient in everything from cocktails to cakes, many commercial crème de menthes rely more on artificial ingredients and colorings…
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Sunny Lemon Cake Recipe
A splash of lemon-lime soda gives this moist, heavenly cake a super-sunny disposition.
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Kentucky Cardinal Punch
This punch from bartender Kyle Higgins gets a strong fruity backbone from Southern Belle shiraz, a robust Australian wine aged in used Pappy Van Winkle whiskey barrels.
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Miel Picante Punch
This warm rum and apple cider punch from New York bartender Jane Danger packs some added heat with a spicy jalapeño and rum honey.
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Red Hook Cocktail
A relative of the Manhattan and Brooklyn cocktails.
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A bittersweet Italian artichoke liqueur, spicy ginger syrup and a splash of fizzy water make for a tasty post-prandial sipper. 1 1/2 oz. Cynar…
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Artemis Flower
Named after the goddess of the hunt, this twist on classic strawberry limeade balances the richness from the bourbon and sambuca with summery strawberry and thyme.
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Tequila and Sage Smash
Unlike most drinks that rely on precise measurements, “a smash lets you feel your way around the drink,” says San Francisco bartender Erik Adkins. The amount of honey syrup you use depends on the size and acidity of the lemons. “The cocktail should be rich with a strong midpalate, not bright and tart like a sour.”
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This cocktail puts coffee in a great supporting role, bolstering and balancing the other ingredients with its ninja-like acidity. 2 oz. bourbon1/2 oz. orgeat…
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The Beccaccino
It makes sense that the city that spawned the specialty coffee movement in America would have started playing around with coffee cocktails before the…
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Nutty Professor Bailey’s and Frangelico Milkshake
You’ll go nuts for this creamy combo of ice cream, Bailey’s and Frangelico.
Read MoreMissionary’s (Repo)sition
Rioja-pear syrup proves how versatile wine can be as a cocktail ingredient in this tequila drink.
Read MoreNate Query’s Accidental 40-Minute IPA
The Decemberists’ bassist Nate Query may be known for his musical talents, but it turns out he also has a knack for homebrewing. In…
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Herby Chartreuse and peppery blanco tequila combine with muddled cherry tomatoes and fresh lime juice in this summery cocktail .
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A blend of perky tomatillos and fresh tomato make this Michelada as fragrant as your backyard vegetable garden.
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