TIPS AND ADVICE
Spinning the classics
One of the hottest trends in cocktails nowadays is a personal influence on classic recipes. Whether it’s a Pineapple Mojito or a Strawberry Daiquiri, the goal is the same—to recreate a legend. First off, always remember these are classics for a number of reasons; sometimes it’s the region (Pisco Sour), trendy celebrity influence (the Cosmo), availability of ingredients (the Martini), simplest (Tom Collins).
There are romantic stories of the development and correct recipe for just about every cocktail on the planet. I usually trust the oldest written record, this sometimes will shed new light on accepted lineages of cocktails. Nowadays we have a lot more to work with so be creative. You can make a well handcrafted Apple Martini and Strawberry Daiquiri if you know what you’re doing. You can call it whatever you like that fits your theme. So go forth and spin the classics but stand behind every libation you create. Salud!
— Anthony Alba, Partida Bartender Ambassador, Las Vegas
