Go-To Rebel Drinks
A LITTLE IRISH CREAM
Because you are an adult and it is a legitimate coffee companion.
A CLASSIC ITALIAN NEGRONI
Because it’s acceptable at lunch, it opens up your appetite, and it doesn’t really count as “drinking.”
* Stir equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth with ice. Don’t skimp on the orange slice, either.
SOME FINE RED
Because it’s Tuesday night and that bottle of Barolo isn’t going to drink itself.
* Serve slightly chilled in a stemless glass (so you’re free to talk with your hands if need be).
A GLASS OF AMARO NONINO
Because you overdid it at dinner and this is the only dessert to consider at this point.
* Serve in a chilled crystal glass with an orange peel. Proceed to loosen your shoulders.
RUM ON THE ROCKS WITH LIME
Because you’ve finally made it to your beach destination sans baby and sex is on the breezy horizon.
THE EVER-SO-SLIGHTLY DIRTY MARTINI
Because you need to have a slow and in-depth conversation about life right now.
* Two ounces of (good) vodka with a splash of (good) olive juice. Quarter-ounce dry vermouth, if it’s your vibe. Ingredients are stirred with ice in a cocktail shaker, and strained into a chilled glass. Throw in a few Castelvetrano olives for good luck.
** Better yet, get someone else to do it for you at a lovely little restaurant.
courtesy of Aleksandra Jassem.
SCOTCH ON THE ROCKS
Because your child has recently learned how to talk back.
* Pairs brilliantly with dark chili chocolate
AN OG OLD FASHIONED
Because you need to loosen up after an exceptionally shitty week on the job.
* Two ounces (good) bourbon, a few dashes of orange bitters, a sugar cube, and club soda. Wet the sugar cube using bitters and a splash of soda in a (heavy) glass. Crush it with whatever you can find around the house, add one large ice cube, and pour bourbon over.
** It’s also very well enjoyed at the bar of a quaint boutique hotel.
VODKA ON THE ROCKS WITH LIME
Because you’re trying to keep your diet “clean” right now.
TEQUILA SODA WITH LIME
Because you don’t need a ruthless hangover but still want to boogie tonight.