An alternative. Eddie Romero, Co-Founder and CEO of Telsón Tequila, recommends a Jalisco Old Fashioned, which replaces bourbon with añejo tequila and simple syrup with agave nectar.
This effervescent drink is for whiskey and sparkling water fans! “You can dress this drink up or down depending on the occasion, and it’s low ABV so perfect as an aperitif—with food or socially.
"My favorite unappreciated cocktail is the Sidecar," says NY bartender Deb Colurciello of The Millbrook Inn. I love it because it's just fantastic brandy or cognac, orange liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and sugar on the glass rim.
Rum revival! We're not talking about the fruity, sugary, and juice-filled Vegas poolside beverage you ordered last year.
According to Good Lion Hospitality Co-Founder and Beverage Director Brandon Ristaino, a date night must. Its secret ingredient? He recommends Fernet-Branca for digestion.
The perfect low-proof cocktail for charcuterie boards or dinner parties. Its beauty helps! The Japanese Slipper, a Paul Zahn favorite, mixes Orange Liqueur, Midori Melon Liqueur, and lemon juice.
“This drink is one of my favorite styles of cocktails: stirred and boozy,” says Christian Tellez, General Manager at Rosie Cannonball in Houston, TX. Rob Roys taste sophisticated yet are easy to make.
“This drink is one of my favorite styles of cocktails: stirred and boozy,” says Christian Tellez, General Manager at Rosie Cannonball in Houston, TX. Rob Roys taste sophisticated yet are easy to make.
Chad Matson, Bar Manager at MARCH in Houston, enjoys a Rusty Nail for its simplicity. “It’s a nice change from the Old Fashioned or Manhattan but still has a kick,” he says.
“I love sours because you can experiment with a lot of different ingredients and spirits until you find what you like best,” he explains.