The Rapscallion, a Pastis-Rinsed Manhattan, Is a European Modern Classic
The Manhattan cocktail has seen numerous variations and twists over the years, with bartenders in New York City and Copenhagen putting their own spin on the classic recipe.
The Rapscallion cocktail, created at Ruby in Copenhagen, combines Scotch and Pedro Ximénez sherry for a sweet and smoky flavor profile. [ more ]
The White Negroni Is the Most Refined Riff on the Original
The Negroni cocktail, including its white variation, is considered a classic due to its simple yet brilliant ingredients and proportions.
Bartenders have created numerous variations of the white Negroni, utilizing different ingredients and infusions to put their own twist on the cocktail. [ more ]
The Bloody Mary is responsible for popularizing vodka in the West and remains one of the most popular mixed drinks.
The Bloody Mary has lost some appeal with the rise of exaggerated garnishes and DIY bars, but pre-made mixes and skilled bartenders are bringing it back to its finest form. [ more ]
The Bamboo cocktail, made with sherry, vermouth, and bitters, has become a muse for modern bartenders.
Bartenders have been customizing the Bamboo cocktail with different sherry and vermouth styles, ratios, and garnishes.
There are three simple recipes provided for making a Bamboo cocktail: the classic recipe, the Bamboo Highball, and the cider-topped variation. [ more ]
On Southeast 28th, Too Soon Is Paying Homage to the New York City Bar Scene
Bartenders Adam Robinson and Nick Flower have collected over 3,500 cocktail recipes from bars in California and New York.
Their new cocktail bar, Too Soon, offers a bartender's choice program where customers can select from three categories on the menu and the bartender will customize a drink based on their preferences. [ more ]