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Frangipani

Although this crisp cocktail shares ingredients with the Hemingway Daiquiri, it has an identity all its own.
July 1955
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
rum,
summer,
spirits,
beverages
recipes

Negroni Capriccio

More than half a century after a reader brought it to our attention, the Negroni has become fashionable again.
August 1956
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
gin,
summer,
spirits,
beverages
recipes

Coconut Punch

The presentation may be unusual, but this rum, coconut milk, and lime cocktail will transport you to the tropics.
March 1957
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
rum,
spring,
spirits,
beverages
recipes

Sazarac

Whether our misspelling was intentional or accidental, the Sazerac (with an e) is the classic New Orleans cocktail.
February 1957
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
rye,
winter,
spirits,
beverages
recipes

Madras

A rare plaid drink, this snow cone of a cocktail uses seven different liqueurs AND a tablespoon of Cognac.
November 1959
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
cognac,
liqueurs,
winter,
spirits
recipes

Ski Lift

Après ski, or anytime there’s a nip in the air, this citrusy hot toddy—made with bourbon or rye—will warm you up.
November 1955
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
bourbon,
rye,
winter,
spirits
recipes

Grasshopper

It’s straight out of Mad Men, but if you like Thin Mints or mint chocolate chip ice cream you’ll love this classic cocktail.
January 1956
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
crème de cacao,
crème de cacao,
winter,
liqueurs
recipes

Pimm’s Cup

A classic cocktail from Great Britain combines Pimm’s No. 1, which is the gin-based version of the liquor, and soda.
August 1957
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
pimm's,
summer,
spirits,
beverages
recipes

Banana Daiquiri

The top banana, or at least the top banana daiquiri, originated on the island of St. Thomas.
June 1958
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
rum,
summer,
spirits,
beverages
recipes

Yip Pip Cocktail

Lovers of classic cocktails bemoan the rise of the vodka Martini, but if you use good vermouth, this is actually quite delicious.
August 1952
Keywords
gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
vodka,
vermouth,
summer