Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini in a coupe with a pale foam cap and three coffee beans

Cold espresso, vodka and coffee liqueur shaken hard enough to build its own crema.

Daiquiri

Pale classic Daiquiri in a coupe with a lime wheel

Rum, lime and sugar. The simplest real test of whether a bar knows what it is doing.

Manhattan

Amber Manhattan in a coupe with a dark cherry garnish

Rye, sweet vermouth and bitters. Two ingredients and a dash, and the vermouth is the one that decides whether it works.