Classic cocktail recipes
Flavor Profile: Smoky, herbal, citrusy, punchy The Naked & Famous is a modern classic created by Joaquín Simó at NYC’s Death & Co. This bold equal parts cocktail is a smoky, citrusy riff that merges the structure of a Last Word with the punch of a Paper Plane. With mezcal’s signature smoke, Aperol’s bitter-orange lift,…
Flavor Profile: Bright, smooth, citrusy, classic Between the Sheets is a classic with a bit of intrigue. It first showed up in 1920s Paris and riffs on the Sidecar. But instead of just Cognac, it uses a split base of Cognac and rum for extra richness. This equal parts build balances dry curaçao’s orange brightness…
Flavor Profile: Herbal, tart, bold, classic The Last Word is a Prohibition-era cocktail born at the Detroit Athletic Club in 1915. This vibrant green drink disappeared for decades before resurfacing in the early 2000s to become a darling of the craft cocktail revival. Its equal parts recipe makes it approachable, but the flavor is anything…
Flavor Profile: Bittersweet, citrusy, herbal, balanced The Paper Plane is a modern classic created by Sam Ross (of Attaboy and Milk & Honey fame) in 2008. Inspired by the M.I.A. song of the same name, it was originally made for the opening of The Violet Hour in Chicago — and quickly took off. This equal…
