Aperol Spritz
A bright, bittersweet Italian aperitivo built with Aperol, prosecco, and soda water using the classic 3-2-1 spritz ratio.
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The Best French 75
A bright, elegant champagne cocktail with gin, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and sparkling wine, balanced for crisp citrus, botanical lift, and a dry celebratory finish.
Champagne Flute or Coupe
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Gin and Jam Cocktail
A shaken gin sour finished with a spoonful of seasonal jam floated on top — the original from Brett Hughes at Madam Geneva, New York.
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From the journal
Technique, Theory & the Riff
Notes on building better drinks — the why behind each variation.
Batching Cocktails for a Crowd — Everything You Need to Know
Pre-batching drinks for a party is the single best thing you can do for your guests. Here's how to do it without sacrificing quality.
Read PostThe Art of Riffing — Why Every Great Cocktail Starts With a Template
What does it mean to "riff" on a cocktail? How the classic templates of bartending give you permission to experiment without getting lost.
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Step-by-step videos for the drinks worth seeing made.
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Daiquiri Double-Strain Technique
Why you should always double-strain a Daiquiri, how to shake for the right dilution, and a quick reel on the Golden Hour variation with Maraschino.
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YouTube Building the Perfect Negroni
A step-by-step walkthrough of the Ember Negroni — from the cacao nib infusion through the flame garnish. Learn the stir technique and why ice quality changes everything.
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Spiced Pear Spritz — Quick Reel
One-minute reel of the Spiced Pear Spritz build. Watch the Prosecco pour technique that keeps the carbonation alive and the pear fan garnish that makes it camera-ready.
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