PART FOUR

COCKTAILS

The Brooklyn cocktail scene has been at the forefront of the modern mixology movement. It’s a clear example of the borough’s reputation for elevating a handcrafted art to new heights by mixing fresh ideas, locally sourced ingredients, and time-tested classics. Justin Lane Briggs has been my go-to cocktail guru for creating satiating and inventive cocktails. A transplant from rural Vermont, his talent embodies the best qualities of the Brooklyn Rustic style. Combining old and new, common and exotic, urban and rustic, he has created these recipes for the home bartender.