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


Complement
Gin, Aquavit, Maraschino...


Yellow Daisy
Gin, Dry vermouth, Orange curaçao...


Trapline Old-Fashioned
Bourbon, Peaty scotch, Crème de cacao...


Cocoa Smoke
Mezcal, Crème de cacao, Chile liqueur...


Acacia
Gin, Sweet herbal liqueur, Kirsch...


Negroni Bianco
Gin, White wine apéritif, Blanc vermouth...


Gingerly
Ginger liqueur, Genever, Apple brandy...


Herbivore
Genever, Artichoke amaro, Green herbal liqueur...


Viering
Genever, Cherry brandy, Sweet vermouth...


Red Moon Over Manhattan
Orange, Red wine, Bourbon...


Suburban
Rye whiskey, Aged rum, Port...


Up-to-Date
Dry sherry, Rye whiskey, Orange curaçao...


Orchard Keeper
Apple brandy, Blanc vermouth, Honey syrup...


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


Reveillon
Apple brandy, Allspice dram, Pear brandy...


Congressman’s Lunch
Gin, White wine apéritif, Dry sherry...


Prince Edward
Scotch, White wine apéritif, Scotch whisky liqueur...


Espresso Mexicano
Aged tequila, Espresso, Amaro...


Intercontinental
Amaro, Cognac, Maraschino...


Right Hand
Aged rum, Sweet vermouth, Bitter orange apéritif...


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


Ken Burns Effect
Rye whiskey, Sweet sherry, Maraschino...


Midnight Bouquet
Aged tequila, Amaro, Elderflower liqueur...


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