Octopus

Vodka & gin

Botanical, refreshing, endlessly flexible.

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Vodka & gin

Bone-dry, crisp, olive-edged.

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Aperitivo & low-ABV

Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint, soda. The Negronis softer cousin.

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Vodka & gin

Bittersweet, herbal, the aperitivo standard.

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Classic & stirred

Bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth. The whiskey Negroni — richer, less bitter.

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Classic & stirred

Rye, sweet vermouth, bitters, brandied cherry. The quintessential brown-spirit cocktail.

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Bourbon & American whiskey

Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, orange.

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Highball & long drinks

Dark rum, ginger beer, lime. Caribbean fire — cuts through fatty foods.

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Shaken sours

Bourbon, fresh lemon, sugar, optional egg-white foam.

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Aperitivo & low-ABV

Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice. Sunset orange — Italian summer.

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Aperitivo & low-ABV

Campari, soda water, orange. Bitter, low-proof, conversation-starting.

Shaken sours

Gin and fresh lime — as stripped-down as a sour gets.

Shaken sours

Tequila, fresh lime, triple sec. Salt rim optional but recommended.

Tropical & tiki

White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda. Cuban summer in a glass.

Vodka & gin

Vodka, ginger beer, lime. Cuts through richness.

Highball & long drinks

Tequila, fresh grapefruit, lime, salt, soda. The taco-day default.