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John McCarthy

Contributor

John McCarthy is the co-author ofEvery Cocktail Has a Twist: Master 25 Classic Drinks and Craft More Than 200 Variations(November 2023) andBe 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.

Frojitos

Skip the muddling and grab the blender to make this frozen riff on a mojito.

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.