Here, the word "perfect" refers not to the quality of the classic cocktail (though we do love this version), but to the equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth used to make it.
Here's a relative of the Manhattan that dates to within the past five years, a drink created by New York bartender Enzo Errico that utilizes its ancestor's rye whiskey base, matches it with the...
Author: Paul Clarke
The smokiness of Scotch pairs nicely with light brown sugar in this eggnog variation.
Author: J. Kenji López-Alt
I love grapefruit cocktails year-round, but the rye and sage make this one especially wintry.
Author: Alison Roman
This summery, bright tea punch is no wilting flower, thanks to a proper dose of bourbon.
Author: Joy Wilson
This Manhattan cocktail variation from Audrey Saunders of Pegu Club in NYC starts with rye and vermouth, then adds Cynar amaro to appealing effect.
Author: Kara Newman
The recipe comes from Chris McMillian, the fourth-generation bartender and fount of cocktail lore who presides over the bar at the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. He prefers to use sugar...
Author: Chris McMillian
There's a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.
Author: Chris Morocco
This simple holiday cocktail will warm guests up on a chilly winter night. For a little extra heat, add a few slices fresh ginger (unpeeled is fine) before simmering. Just remove the ginger slices before...
This golden-hued turmeric hot toddy from Claire Sprouse of Brooklyn's Hunky Dory is wonderfully savory from the combination of Amontillado sherry and turmeric.
Author: Claire Sprouse
Highwest's Campfire whiskey is a blend of Scotch, bourbon, and rye; a gently peaty blended Scotch is the next best thing.
Author: Tristan Willey
As I mentioned in my hangover helper post on Wednesday, the hair of the dog has long been considered an effective means of treating this kind of self-inflicted wound. Here's an 1887 version of a morning...
Author: Paul Clarke
Try bartender Eben Freeman's recipe for a Manhattan cocktail, made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
Author: Eben Freeman
Fresh ginger and a float of extra-smoky Scotch lend complexity to this modern riff on a whiskey sour.
Author: Paul Clarke
A velvety roasted pear purée is the key to this batched bourbon drink that says fall without screaming it.
Author: Autumn Giles
Hoisin sauce - a combination of soybeans, garlic, chiles, and spices - lends a sweet-spicy flavor to this pork roast. Look for it at Asian markets and well-stocked supermarkets. What to drink: Uncork an...
This Fireball Eggnog recipe will spice up your favorite Christmas drink!
Author: Copyright Spilling Tequila.
The Lynchburg Lemonade was the center of a legal battle between a restaurant owner and the Jack Daniels Distillery. While that drink was much ado about nothing, this version is worth fighting over.
Author: Jeff Lucas
Bourbon-spiked coffee gets a bittersweet flavor from caramelly Amaro Averna and herbal, citrusy Gran Classico.
Author: Maggie Hoffman