John McCarthy
Contributor
John McCarthy is the co-author of Every Cocktail Has a Twist: Master 25 Classic Drinks and Craft More Than 200 Variations (November 2023) and Be Your Own Bartender: A Surefire Guide to Finding (and Making) Your Perfect Cocktail (2018). A mixologist and bartender by trade, he lives in Sonoma County, CA.
Outer Sunset
Cynar, a bitter Italian liqueur, is an excellent partner for fresh grapefruit in this take on a popular tequila cocktail.
Pimm’s Shandy
What do you get when you combine a Pimm’s cup and a shandy? The ultimate easy-drinking refresher.
That'll Take the Edge Off
Inspired by a Sazerac, here's a super boozy, herbal-Scotchy drink that'll relax your shoulders, loosen your tongue, and clear your mind—basically, everything you need a stiff drink to do.