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The Best Cocktails You’ve Never Heard of, According to Pro Bartenders
Learn the secret recipes that cocktail pros love to make—and drink.
Gunshop Fizz
The Gunshop Fizz gets its bang from two ounces, not dashes, of Peychaud’s bitters.
Hot Lips
The Hot Lips is a spicy, citrusy tequila drink that's stirred, not shaken.
Prizefighter No. 1
The Prizefighter No. 1 is a bold sour made with lemon, Fernet-Branca, and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth.
Archangel
Keep Aperol, gin, and a few cucumber slices on hand all summer long to make this elegant cocktail whenever you want.
Bow & Arrow
Mezcal and bourbon meet pineapple and cinnamon in this bar-worthy cocktail. Serve with a flaming presentation, or leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.
Hot & Heavy
This cocktail combines spicy tequila and mezcal with honey and lemon.
Salmoncito
Invite Campari and grapefruit into your G&T for an extra-refreshing (and easy) cocktail.
Sazerac
While there’s no wrong way to toast New Orleans, the Sazerac, a boozy combination of bitters, anise liqueur, and a whole lot of whiskey seems awfully right.
A Better Simple Syrup Recipe
What’s the trick to the best simple syrup? Never heat it up.
French 75
With lemon juice, gin, and sparkling wine, the French 75 makes any cocktail hour feel like a special occasion.
Mimosa
The classic mimosa requires just sparkling wine and orange juice—just make sure it’s freshly squeezed.
Gin Rickey
With all due respect to the mighty gin and tonic, the rickey may just be the world’s most refreshing gin cocktail.
Pisco Sour
With its signature foamy white head and Angostura bitters garnish, the pisco sour is a stunner.
The 4-Ingredient Drink I’m Making All Summer Long
Lemon, Lime, and Bitters is exactly what it sounds like—and it’s good for whatever ails you.
Alcohol-Free Cocktails Aren’t New. Just Ask a Soda Jerk
Today’s home bartenders have a lot to learn from the Razzle Dazzle, the Maple Frostbite, and the Orange Crush.
DIY Maraschino Cherries Are Summer’s Hottest Accessory
Your banana splits and cherry lime rickeys will thank you.
Maple Frostbite
This soda shop classic helps maple and vanilla shine.
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
From cocktails to sundaes, these homemade maraschino cherries will serve you well.
Lime Rickey
The sparkling lime rickey is a simple, refreshing nonalcoholic drink, fit for a hot summer day.