Chartreuse

Herbaceous, nutty, and bright, this rendition of the Prohibition-era classic doubles the gin for a more robust cocktail.

Don’t let the sugar cube and dainty bubbles fool you: This is a very stiff drink.

Bonal is a French apéritif infused with gentiana, a low-growing wildflower common in many parts of France

"Let's face it; it gets pretty cold in Colorado. This drink doubles as a cold cure, and it's also a great preventative drink—the perfect remedy for congestion." —Adam Hodak, Green Russell, Denver

"During my early career as a touring musician, I needed to find more remedial ways to stay healthy. Echinacea tea, honey, and ginger root all became musts in my arsenal of Gypsy medicine." —Giuseppe Capolupo, Bar Marco, Pittsburgh

This drink is a daisy with beer in it, like adding Corona to your marg.

Bartender Kyle Davidson created this bitter and fresh Cynar cocktail in 2008 at The Violet Hour.

I created the Arinato to be a lighter stirred drink and to celebrate the more delicate sides of mezcal. I use the 80-proof Ilegal Joven; paired with floral fortified wines, it makes for an easy-sipper that proves how elegant mezcal can be.