Vermouth

I created the Arinato to be a lighter stirred drink and to celebrate the more delicate sides of mezcal. I use the 80-proof Ilegal Joven; paired with floral fortified wines, it makes for an easy-sipper that proves how elegant mezcal can be.

This gin cocktail gets a bitter kick from Fernet-Branca.

A brisk bitter stirred tequila drink that's a bit lighter than a Negroni.

Inspired by a Sazerac, here's a super boozy, herbal-Scotchy drink that'll relax your shoulders, loosen your tongue, and clear your mind—basically, everything you need a stiff drink to do.

This cocktail is a smoky variation on the Manhattan, created by bartender Eryn Reece during her tenure at Death & Co.

This Manhattan variation from Audrey Saunders of Pegu Club in NYC starts with rye and vermouth, then adds Cynar amaro to appealing effect. 

A frozen Negroni, no slushy machine required. 

No muss, no fuss. It’s good to go in a few seconds.

This drink’s single deviation from the typical dry Martini is a couple of dashes of the liqueur kümmel, which tastes of caraway and cumin, in place of the usual orange bitters.

The Puritan, another old variation, lies somewhere between the Martini and the Alaska, using both dry vermouth and a bit of yellow Chartreuse. 

Tuxedo No. 2 mixes gin, maraschino liqueur, vermouth, and absinthe, and is lightly luscious.

Basically, this is a Martini made intriguing by a splash of absinthe. If this ends up being your deathbed drink, you didn’t do too badly.

It’s a vodka martini—properly called the Kangaroo—gone savory with peaty Scotch and olives four ways.

The Italian bittersweet vermouth called Punt e Mes is the secret to this bold but low-alcohol concoction.

Even die-hard butter devotees admit that olive oil makes exceptionally good cakes.

Hard ciders can range from bone-dry to rather sweet, so take a sip and adjust the simple syrup if needed.

This citrusy dessert cocktail is a great way to use up any leftover Champagne or sparkling wine.

Shrimp, pasta, and feta in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce? Yes, please!

This punch recipe easily scales down by half, or even all the way to festive drinks for two.