Cocktail of the Week: Empire Empire’s Cardamom and Lemon (or Lime) Gimlet – Recipe

THE GUARDIAN: This spicy gin and citrus combo has a kick that belies its modest size

Screenshot taken from this article | Empire Empire’s cardamom and lemon gimlet. Photograph: Rob Lawson/The Guardian. Drink styling: Seb Davis.
Gimlets may be on the small side, but they tend to make up for that by packing a pretty decent punch. This gently spiced, citrus-forward example is no exception, and makes for a gloriously summery aperitif. » | Harneet Baweja | Friday, July 10, 2026

Perfect Manhattan

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.
THE NEW YORK TIMES: All these years later, the formula for the manhattan, a late-19th-century classic, remains the same: two-parts whiskey, one-part vermouth, plus bitters, stirred over ice and served up. Making it “perfect” simply means splitting the traditional sweet vermouth into equal parts sweet and dry. While this recipe calls for rye whiskey, lending spiced notes to the final drink, bourbon is a fine substitute. As for the garnish, a cherry will sweeten the drink slightly (as well as provide a boozy snack), while a lemon twist brightens. » | Rebekah Peppler | Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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