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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Sparkling Pineapple
Pineapple rum, Ginger liqueur, Pineapple...


Spencer
Gin, Apricot liqueur, Aromatic bitters...


Spritzer
White wine, Sparkling water, Lime...


Squeaky Wheel
Mezcal, Bitter orange apéritif, Coffee liqueur...


St. Lucian
Dark rum, Shrubb, Amaro...


St. Regis Julep
Mint, Rye whiskey, Jamaican rum...


Stinger
Cognac, Mint liqueur,


Stone & Gravel
Overproof light rum, Ginger wine,


Storm King
Scotch, Walnut liqueur, Sweet herbal liqueur...


Suburban
Rye whiskey, Jamaican rum, Port...


Sun Stealer cocktail with gin, sweet vermouth, and fernet
Sun Stealer
Gin, Sweet vermouth, Crème de cacao...


Tabard
Aged tequila, Dry sherry, Scotch whisky liqueur...


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