Spirit-Forward Cocktails

We’ve borrowed the “Spririt-Forward” terminology from Serious Eats writer Paul Clarke, who includes vermouth-based cocktails and bitter cocktails like the Martini, Negroni, and the Manhattan among this category.

We’ve also included classics that Clarke calls the “Ancestrals,” drinks like the Old Fashioned and the Fancy Free that harken back to the original recipe for a cocktail, calling for only a base spirit, a touch of sweetener, and bitters.

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#8
Aged tequila, Dry sherry, Honey liqueur...


A More Perfect Union
White wine apéritif, Vodka, Apricot liqueur...


A Snowball’s Chance
Scotch, Pineapple syrup, Aromatic bitters...


Abricot Vieux
Aged rhum agricole, Apricot liqueur, Aromatic bitters...


Absolutely Bewitching
Soju, Elderflower liqueur, Aromatic bitters...


Acacia
Gin, Sweet herbal liqueur, Kirsch...


Ajax
Genever, Cherry brandy, Sweet orange apéritif...


Alaska
Gin, Yellow herbal liqueur,


Algonquin
Rye whiskey, Dry vermouth, Pineapple...


Amen Corner
Mint, Bourbon, Sweet orange apéritif...


American Trilogy
Sugar cube, Orange bitters, Rye whiskey...


And to All a Good Night
Bourbon, Aged tequila, Cherry brandy...


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