Styles
Stirred spirit forward
28 recipes featuring Stirred spirit forward
Episcopal (Charlotte Edition)
RyeStregaCoffee liqueur
A spirit-forward, meditative blend of the ‘Yellow’ and ‘Green’ botanical spectrums, using a high-proof rye backbone …
Martinez
GinVermouthMaraschino
A sophisticated, spirit-forward cocktail often cited as the bridge between the Manhattan and the Martini, offering a rich, botanical …
Turf Club
GinVermouthMaraschinoAbsinthe
An aromatic, complex Martini variation that uses a hint of absinthe and maraschino for an edgy, sophisticated finish.
Botanical Dream
GinVermouthStrega
A delicate, floral evolution of the Poet’s Dream using the rose and cucumber notes of Hendrick’s gin alongside honeyed blanc …
Agave Witch
TequilaStrega
A crisp, peppery tequila Martini variation pairing the bright agave of Espolón Blanco with saffron-infused Strega.
Hendrick's Witch
GinStrega
A delicate, floral Alaska variation that uses Hendrick’s gin to highlight rose and cucumber alongside Strega’s herbal profile.
Sherried Agave Witch
TequilaStrega
A rich, complex slow-sipper that uses the PX sherry-cask finish of Lobos 1707 Reposado to ground the herbal spice of Strega.
Witch's Alaska
GinStrega
A botanical riff on the classic Alaska cocktail, swapping Yellow Chartreuse for the minty, saffron-forward complexity of Strega.
Crystal Witch
GinVermouthStrega
A silky, floral martini variation that uses blanc vermouth to bridge the gap between delicate gin and intense Strega.
Gilded Dream
GinVermouthStrega
A lush, velvety variation that swaps dry vermouth for blanc to create a honeyed, aromatic profile with a minty finish.
Night in Casablanca
Mahia
An exotic Old Fashioned riff that treats Mahia as a dry, potent base spirit with rich demerara and orange accents.
Vieux Carré
RyeCognacVermouthBenedictine
A classic New Orleans nightcap served up, blending the spice of Willett rye with the herbal silkiness of Bénédictine.
Witch's Alaska (Old Tom)
GinStrega
An Old Tom variation of the Witch’s Alaska that leans into the gin’s malt sweetness as a counterweight to the saffron-mint …
Fig & Cucumber Poet's Dream
GinMahiaVermouthBenedictine
A complex, multi-layered botanical Martini riff that weaves cucumber, fig, and honeyed herbs into a sophisticated whole.
Moroccan Martini
GinMahia
A botanical-forward Martini that uses Mahia as a modifier to introduce anise and fruit notes to a classic gin base.
Moroccan Sazerac
RyeMahia
A clever riff that uses Mahia’s inherent anise notes to replace the traditional absinthe rinse in a Sazerac-style build.
White Negroni Variation
MahiaLilletSuze
A Mediterranean spin on the White Negroni that swaps gin for Mahia to pair fig and anise with bitter gentian and floral aperitif wine.
Double-Witch Anchor
RumGinVermouthStregaCynarOrange liqueurBenedictine
A complex, multi-layered rum and gin split-base cocktail that balances smoky earthiness with bright citrus and medicinal honey.
Alchemists Rye
RyeStregaMaraschino
An electric, herbal high-proof cocktail that pits the aggressive spice of rye and scorpion bitters against minty saffron notes.
Black Monk
BourbonCoffee liqueurBenedictine
A brooding, dessert-adjacent bourbon cocktail with roasted coffee and honeyed herbal layers.
Orchard Ember
Calvados
A spirit-forward Calvados Old Fashioned that bridges crisp orchard fruit with the deep, roasted notes of chocolate and a sharp, spicy …
Orchard Square
BourbonCalvados
An autumnal split-base Old Fashioned where the vanilla of bourbon meets the tartness of Calvados, unified by rich maple and chocolate.
Velvet Shadow
CalvadosCoffee liqueurBenedictine
A decadent after-dinner sipper that swaps sugar for the deep coffee-cocoa richness of Del Santo and the honeyed botanicals of Bénédictine.
Golden Flight
TequilaAmaro noninoBenedictine
A rich and spice-laden tequila Manhattan riff where Bénédictine provides a deep honeyed weight to the herbal brightness of Amaro Nonino.
Spaghetti Western
TequilaMezcalAmaro nonino
A sophisticated, agave-forward variation of the Oaxaca Old Fashioned that replaces agave nectar with the honeyed, orange-inflected botanical …
Contessa
GinAperolVermouth
A lighter, crisper alternative to the Negroni that swaps Campari for Aperol and sweet vermouth for dry, creating a floral sundowner.
Italian Monk
GinAperolVermouthCoffee liqueur
A rich, moody Negroni riff using Del Santo to provide coffee and vanilla depth in the absence of traditional sweet vermouth.
Strega Negroni
GinAperolVermouthStrega
A bright, electric-yellow riff using the minty, saffron punch of Strega to replace traditional bitter liqueurs.