

The Margarita, Remixed
Bartenders Hayley Wilson and Leanne Favre offer dueling takes on the agave classic, one shaken, one stirred.

The Whiskey Highball, Remixed
Bartenders Emilio and Miguel Salehi and Parker Luthman offer dueling takes on the timeless combination of whiskey and soda.

The Paper Plane, Remixed
Bartenders Sam Kiley and Samuel Miller offer dueling tropical takes on the modern classic cocktail.

The Japanese “Gin Sonic,” Remixed
Bartenders Caer Maiko and Eric Simmons offer dueling takes on the Gin & Tonic's lighter, drier sibling.

“Like Studio 54…Neon Lights and a Light-Up Dance Floor”
Take a tour of Parker Luthman’s fantasy bar, Double Tap, an eclectic queer “magical space” where the experience, not the bar, is the star.

“We Have the Best Daiquiri You’ve Ever Had”
Take a tour of Hayley Wilson’s fantasy bar, Tell All Your Friends, a punk-centric cocktail den with “bitchin’ 50/50s” and a hidden patio slinging Miami Vices.

“A Bait-and-Tackle Bar With Strong Sunset Vibes”
Take a tour of Leanne Favre’s fantasy bar, The Sandbar, a dockside watering hole with Frozen Mudslides, a stingray hatch and “absolutely no Jimmy Buffet.”

“A Vibe For Every Night of the Week”
Take a tour of Sam Miller’s fantasy bar, Great Escape, a tropical cocktail bar meets nightclub where the escapism of tiki is filtered through a modern, more inclusive lens.
Recipes

Caer Maiko Is on a Mission To Make “Super Asian Cocktails”
The co-creator of Daijoubu weaves her story into drinks that are equal parts quirky and classic.

Sam Miller Mixes Tiki With a Bigger Mission
The Pagan Idol bartender and founder of B4 Change has a clean, modern take on tropical cocktails—and a vision for a more equitable industry.

The Architectural Cocktails of Leanne Favre
The Leyenda bartender brings fresh structure to the concept of “layered” drinks.
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Eric Simmons Is Redefining the Steakhouse Cocktail
The Chicago-based bartender looks beyond the palate-busting stalwarts of yesteryear.

For the Salehi Brothers, Creativity Is Collaborative
The San Francisco-based twins share a vision for drinks that combine simplicity with a keen sense for aesthetics.

Sam Kiley Has a New Take on Escapism
The Cane & Table bartender weaves a sense of the far flung into familiar cocktails.

Parker Luthman Is Crafting Future Classics
The Eddy bartender creates cocktails that are universally familiar yet highly personal.

Hayley Wilson Puts a “Punk-Meets-Tropical” Spin on Classics
The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club bartender creates easy-drinking cocktails with an edge.