Classic Cocktails with a Twist | TLM Contributor

If you’ve been struggling to find the perfect Summer soiree cocktail, look no further!

In our most recent issue, Nathan Spinelli put a fun spin on a few classic cocktails. They may be exactly what you need to cool off on a warm summer night!

BOSTON SOUR

2oz rye/bourbon

1oz fresh lemon juice

1/2-1oz simple syrup or maple syrup

1 egg white (optional)

Angostura bitters

PALOMA THYME

1 grapefruit

2 oz silver tequila (may use reposado or añejo if desired)

1oz triple sec

1oz simple syrup

1-2 sprigs of thyme

Fever Tree Tonic Water or Sparkling Grapefruit mixer

Orange bitters

BASIL GIMLET

2oz Hendricks Gin (or preferred)

0.75oz simple syrup

4-5 basil leaves

1/2oz vermouth

1oz lime juice

classic CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

1 sugar cube

Angostura bitters

Orange or lemon

Favorite champagne

For the full article in our Spring/Summer ‘23 issue click this link!

There you’ll find the full recipes as well as non-alcoholic versions!