What is the Best Cocktail? Our pal Becky Ward joins us and introduces two show-inspired cocktails:

The Asked and Answered 

◦4 oz. Buffalo Trace Bourbon

◦2 oz. Punt e Mes

◦2 oz. St. Germaine 

◦1 oz. Islay scotch (Smokehead, Tequila Cask)

◦1/2 oz. Fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a tall cocktail pitcher, stir with ice for 30 seconds. Strain and serve up in a coupe or over a single large format ice cube in a rocks glass. (Serves 2 generously)

The Plume

◦Fresh mint leaves

◦3 oz. Grey Whale Gin

◦2 oz. Barrel Aged Tom Cat Gin

◦1 oz. Lilet Blanc

◦1 oz. Salers Aperitif

◦1/2 oz. Fresh lime juice

◦4 dashes cardamom bitters

 Muddle mint in the bottom of a glass cocktail pitcher. Add remaining ingredients. Stir with ice for 30 seconds. Strain and serve up in a coupe or over a single large format ice cube in a rocks glass. 

(Serves 2-3)