Cocktails featuring elegant notes.
Hugo Ensslin's sky-hued gin sour of gin, maraschino and crème de violette—lost for decades until the cocktail renaissance brought it soaring back.
A modern evolution of the French 75 with fresh blackberry syrup and sparkling wine—vibrant, fruit-forward, and elegantly effervescent.
An ethereal and enigmatic pre-Prohibition cocktail, a poetic study in floral elegance and citrusy verve. This beautifully balanced gin sour showcases the unique characteristics of violet liqueur.
An elegant reinterpretation of Douglas Ankrah's modern classic using advanced clarification techniques to create crystal clarity while preserving passion fruit essence.
A sophisticated French twist on the classic Martini, marrying botanical French gin with Dolin Dry vermouth and Esprit de June's ethereal grape flower essence for an elegant aperitif.
A crisp union of gin, lemon, sugar, and Champagne that delivers bracing bubbles with artillery-level snap.
A sophisticated Japanese-American classic that elegantly showcases Japanese whisky with floral maraschino, bright yuzu, and aromatic orange bitters—capturing the cultural exchange of mid-century Kyoto.
Not just a well-made cocktail, but a specific variation that bridges Sweet and Dry Martinis with equal parts of both vermouths, creating sophisticated balance and complexity.
A modern, vodka-forward interpretation of the classic Vesper Martini. By inverting the primary proportions of gin and vodka, this variation shifts the cocktail's character from a juniper-led powerhouse to a smoother, more subtle drink.
A modern classic that perfectly encapsulates the zeitgeist of 21st-century drinking culture. It represents the confluence of the meteoric rise of rosé wine and the enduring appeal of the Italian spritz, creating a versatile and endlessly adaptable cocktail.
A modern, 21st-century reinterpretation of the classic Vesper martini, distinguished by the incorporation of rosé elements that impart a delicate fruit-forward character and a visually stunning blush hue. This evolution softens the original's potent bite, creating a more approachable cocktail.
A quintessentially 19th-century American cocktail that fundamentally altered the course of mixed drinks, popularizing crushed ice and drinking straws with its refreshing simplicity.
An effervescent elevation of the classic Southside with Champagne. Where gin, mint, and lime meet celebratory bubbles for sophisticated sparkle.
A modern evolution of the classic Kir Royale, marrying crisp Champagne with complex berry liqueur for a sophisticated, celebratory cocktail.
A sophisticated evolution of the French Martini, created by Simon Difford, substituting vodka with complex, aromatic Cognac to elevate a popular fruit-forward template into a drink of remarkable character.
A sophisticated and elegant reinterpretation of the classic Cosmopolitan, swapping cranberry juice for elderflower liqueur and white cranberry juice for a delicate, floral sweetness and crystal-clear appearance.