Aperitifs
Bitter or aromatic wines and spirits traditionally served before meals. It’s used in 20 cocktails on Garnish.
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
A vibrant Venetian aperitivo marrying bittersweet Aperol, crisp Prosecco, and a splash of soda for sunny, effervescent sipping.
Naked & Famous
A modern classic that masterfully balances smoky mezcal with bittersweet Aperol and herbal Yellow Chartreuse, all brightened by fresh lime juice. Created by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co in 2011.
Naked and Famous
A quintessential modern classic created by Joaquín Simó at Death & Co. in 2011. This audacious equal-parts cocktail combines smoky mezcal, honeyed Yellow Chartreuse, bittersweet Aperol, and fresh lime juice in perfect harmony.
Vesper
Gin, vodka, and aromatic wine combine for James Bond's bracing signature martini.
Pimm’s Cup
British garden refresher—Pimm’s No.1 lengthened with lemonade (or ginger ale), cucumber, citrus, and mint.
Corpse Reviver #2
Equal parts gin, orange liqueur, aperitif wine and lemon, awakened by an absinthe rinse—Craddock's revitalizing classic.
Paper Plane
Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, and lemon. A modern equal-parts cocktail with perfect balance.
White Mezcal Negroni
A modern classic that brilliantly marries the smoky, earthy notes of Mexican mezcal with the floral bitterness of French aperitifs, creating a sophisticated variation on the White Negroni structure.
Bacanora Naked and Famous
A Sonoran variation of the Naked and Famous using Bacanora instead of mezcal—drier, more herbaceous, and mineral-driven with desert terroir.
Bourbon and Famous
A theoretical but compelling variation of the modern classic Naked and Famous, substituting bourbon for mezcal to create a rich, warming cocktail with notes of caramel, spice, herbs, and a bittersweet citrus finish.
Aperol Lemonade Spritz
A sunny riff—Aperol lengthened with sparkling lemonade and a splash of soda over ice for easy refreshment.
Dubonnet Cocktail
Gin and Dubonnet Rouge stirred and served with a lemon twist—Queen Elizabeth II’s favored aperitif.
Select Spritz
Venice’s native spritz—Select Aperitivo with prosecco and a splash of soda, finished with a single green olive.
Lillet Lemonade Spritz
A low‑octane spritz—Lillet Blanc lengthened with sparkling lemonade and a splash of soda over ice.
Equal Parts Smoke
A modern conceptual cocktail embodying the elegant simplicity of equal-parts recipes with the dramatic flair of smoked cocktails. Built on the foundation of the Naked & Famous, it harmoniously balances smoky mezcal with herbal Chartreuse, bittersweet Aperol, and bright lime.
Green Chartreuse Naked and Famous
A bold, herbaceous variation of Joaquín Simó's modern classic, substituting Green Chartreuse for Yellow to create an intense, vegetal, and profoundly complex equal-parts cocktail with assertive mezcal.
Rosé Vesper
A modern, 21st-century reinterpretation of the classic Vesper martini, distinguished by the incorporation of rosé elements that impart a delicate fruit-forward character and a visually stunning blush hue. This evolution softens the original's potent bite, creating a more approachable cocktail.
Reverse Vesper
A modern, vodka-forward interpretation of the classic Vesper Martini. By inverting the primary proportions of gin and vodka, this variation shifts the cocktail's character from a juniper-led powerhouse to a smoother, more subtle drink.
Gin-Boosted Spritz
A modern classic cocktail that elevates the traditional Italian aperitivo into a more complex and botanically rich experience by introducing a measure of high-quality gin.
White Negroni
A modern classic that brilliantly reimagines its iconic Italian predecessor through a distinctly French lens, swapping Campari and sweet vermouth for Suze and Lillet Blanc.