Dirty Martini
Olive brine turns a gin-and-vermouth drink distinctly salty and savory-associated; this source’s brine ratio is pronounced.
Death in the Afternoon
Absinthe is lengthened by Champagne, creating a strongly anise-led sparkling drink with a characteristic cloudy appearance possible.
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Dark ’n Stormy
Dark rum and ginger beer combine rich rum character with ginger heat; the floated presentation changes the first sip.
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Equal volumes of gin, orange liqueur, aperitif wine and lemon create a bright sour with a small anise accent.
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Cable Car
Spiced rum and orange liqueur dominate this particular recipe, with a small lemon dose and cinnamon-sugar rim.
Bramble
A gin sour meets a concentrated blackberry finish as the liqueur moves through the crushed ice.
Boulevardier
Whiskey’s grain and wood character gives the bitter-aperitif and vermouth structure a warmer, rounder center.
Bloody Mary
Tomato, citrus and savory seasoning lead; pepper heat and salinity should remain adjustable rather than obscure the tomato.
Black Russian
Vodka carries concentrated coffee sweetness without cream; chilling and dilution keep the liqueur from feeling heavy.
Bijou
Gin, Chartreuse and sweet vermouth create a densely herbal equal-parts drink with orange-bitters accents.