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I Don’t Carrot All From Bitter & Twisted Phoenix
Coconut cream lends a velvety sweetness to this carrot cocktail from Bitter & Twisted in Phoenix. 1½ oz. vodka (Hajizadeh-Amini uses Zubrowka) ½ oz. ginger syrup ½ oz. fresh lime juice ¾ oz....
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Vodka Cocktail: Traveling Light
Honey, lemon and orange flower water strike a delicate balance in this vodka cocktail from Clay in New York City. 1½ oz. vodka 1 oz. fresh lemon juice ¾ oz. honey syrup (2:1) 2-3 dashes orange flower...
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Death & Co.’s Ideal Martini Recipe
One of the world’s most enduring cocktails, the Martini, is also one of the most customizable. In the new book Cocktail Codex, the Death & Co. team examines every detail of the drink, explaining...
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Nancy’s Cosmo Recipe
The classic Cosmo recipe gets upgraded with a housemade cranberry cordial. 1¾ oz. citrus vodka (Spoon and Stable uses North Shore Sol) 1 oz. cranberry cordial ½ oz. curaçao (Spoon and Stable uses...
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The Chill Pill from Jermaine Whitehead
“This is kind of advanced for a vodka cocktail,” says Jermaine Whitehead, beverage director at Deep Dive in Seattle, of this mix of vodka, Chartreuse and pineapple shrub. “My favorite inside joke about...
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Espresso Martini Riffs
The origin story of many classic cocktails often becomes lore, but for the Espresso Martini, it’s become legend. Created by London bartender Dick Bradsell in the ’80s, the cocktail was said to have...
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Vodka Cocktail: It’s Always Sunny
This cocktail from Lexington bartender Jason Curtsinger combines Kentucky-made Wheatley vodka with fresh citrus, Cocchi Americano and bitters. 1½ oz. Wheatley vodka ¾ oz. fresh orange juice ¾ oz. fresh...
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Salt & Vinegar Martini
Like a Dirty Martini? Try this extra-briny spin from The Spare Room. 2 oz. vodka (potato-based recommended) 1 oz. dill pickle brine (The Spare Room uses pickled carrot brine) ¾ oz. dry vermouth 2...
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Basil Cocktail from Pobrecito
In this cocktail from Pobrecito, fresh bell pepper and citrus create a bright baseline for vodka and Chartreuse. 1¾ oz. vodka ¼ oz. yellow Chartreuse ½ oz. fresh lemon juice ½ oz. fresh orange juice ½...
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Eichardt’s Bloody Mary
At Eichardt’s Bar, a familiar brunch drink gets a boost of fresh basil and tawny port. 3 oz. tomato juice 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. fresh lemon juice ½ oz. Worcestershire sauce 3 dashes hot sauce 4 grinds...
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Estrellita Hibiscus Cocktail
Flowers and spice make it nice in this drink named for a Mexican luchadora. 2 oz. vodka 1½ oz. Jamaica tea ½ oz. cinnamon syrup ½ oz. fresh lime juice 3 mint leaves Tools: shaker, strainer Glass:...
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Bottled Martini: The Invitation
“There are few things as luxurious as having a bottle of martinis in your freezer, ready to pour at the end of a long day,” writes author Maggie Hoffman in her new book Batch Cocktails. The recipe for...
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Long Island Iced Tea
Like an evil twin—identical in appearance, oppositely intentioned—Long Island Iced Tea is a deceptive stand-in for its counterpart: basic iced tea. Rather than a long sip of refreshingly cool black...
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Taste Test: Grain-to-Glass Vodka
In the world of craft spirits, vodka isn’t always the star attraction, often serving as a distiller’s initial release while their prized whiskey ages, or as the token clear spirit in a portfolio,...
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Silly Rabbit Carrot Cocktail
Vodka provides a base for carrot, ginger and orgeat in this cocktail from Los Angeles. 1 oz. vodka ½ oz. yellow Chartreuse ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice ¼ oz. ginger syrup ¼ oz. orgeat 1 oz. star...
View ArticleLabor-Free Cocktails for Labor Day
It’s Labor Day weekend, so why not reward your hard work with some easy cocktails? In the spirit of relaxation, we’ve rounded up some simple drinks calling for no more than four ingredients (all easy...
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Shiso Southsider
Shiso gives this simple sour a minty-fresh personality. 1½ oz. vodka (such as Haku Japanese vodka) ¾ oz. fresh lime juice ¾ oz. simple syrup (1:1) 2 shiso leaves Tools: muddler, shaker, strainer, fine...
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Turmeric Sour
Earthy turmeric gives this vodka sour a distinctive savory quality. 2 oz. turmeric-infused vodka ¾ oz. honey syrup (1:1) 1 oz. fresh lemon juice ½ oz. fresh egg white (pasteurized if you like) 1 dash...
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Cold-Brew Martini
“Espresso Martinis have been around forever, but today we’re seeing bartenders refresh the cocktail with new and unique ingredients and pairings,” says bar director Alejandro Dieguez of the...
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White Russian Recipe
The addition of fresh coffee gives this White Russian recipe an added depth and richness that’s just right. It’s one of easiest cocktails to make and drink, made popular again in the late 199os when it...
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