Recipes
Three Little Birds
If you like Piña Coladas but want more structure, this rum-and-sherry riff brings spice, lift, and an aromatic float.
Morning Dove
A tequila highball built on Paloma structure, sharpened with Don’s Mix and quietly transformed by coffee.
Strange Brew
A refreshing study in contrast—juniper and hops, tropical fruit and bright acid—pulled into balance with a minty, crushed-ice finish.
Buckhorn Exchange
A Vesper-minded martini variation that swaps vodka for pisco, folds in an herbaceous tarragon note, and finishes crisp and bracing—stirred to order or batched for the Freezer Bar.
Hullabaloo
A bright, Margarita-inspired zero-proof cocktail—guava and citrus up front, botanical depth beneath, and a crisp tonic snap on the finish.
Bitter Dancer
Frank Walline’s NA Negroni-inspired cocktail drinks like an after-hours classic—without the after.
Faded Ember
This non-alcoholic Old Fashioned riff pairs bright citrus with lapsang-infused zero-proof rum, plus rich layers of coffee, cacao, and vanilla.
Central Americano
Matthew Belanger’s molé-inspired Americano riff, made with with Cappelletti’s bitter chocolate and coffee notes, pasilla chile heat, a whisper of cinnamon-y cachaça, and sparkling wine.
Fireside Old-Fashioned
This holiday-themed cocktail layers whiskey, piney Douglas Fir eau-de-vie, pear, and maple into a deeply cozy Old-Fashioned. It’s the liquid equivalent of a snowy walk through a coniferous forest—and easy to batch for parties or savor slowly when the house finally goes quiet.
Mother's Ruin Punch
One of Death & Co’s first punches is a bright, gin-driven bowl that uses tea–infused vermouth as its spice element and quiet game-changer.
Desert Bloom
This 50/50 Martini riff pairs agave spirits with pear, vermouth, and port in a light and subtly smoky sipper.
Autumn in New York
A Cosmopolitan-inspired fall sipper in which gin’s brightness meets apple-brandy warmth and cranberry’s jewel-toned snap.
