RECIPES

Whether you’ve been a reader since the late 90s or are just starting to work the line, get some inspiration straight from the StarChefs’ community. All recipes are provided directly from the featured professionals and are not recipe tested by StarChefs or any of its affiliates.

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Tropic Thunder

Mezcal, Lillet Blanc, Suze, Pineapple Liqueur, Passion Fruit Syrup, Grapefruit Peel | Bartender Izzy Tulloch of Milady’s

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Mezcal y Soda

Mezcal, Mango Cordial, Chile Tincture, Lime, Soda Water | Bartender Nathalie Durrieu of Experimental Cocktail Club

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Cactus Club

Blanco Tequila, Mezcal, Orange Verdita, Lime, Mint | Restaurateurs Christina Chae and Zach Rivera of Golden Years

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Pink Cloud

Mezcal, Suze, Honey, Grapefruit, Lime, Salted Hibiscus-Grapefruit Foam | Bartender Sammy Faze of Valhalla

Team StarChefs 7/20/24 Team StarChefs 7/20/24

Kiss and Tell

Tequila, Mezcal, Watermelon Syrup, Milkis, Lemon, Lime | Restaurateurs Christina Chae and Zach Rivera of Moonflower

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Winsted, 1996

Gin, Empirical Symphony 6, Bitter Blueberry Cordial, Mezcal, Sherry, Fermented Honey, Elderflower Liqueur | Bartender Ramsey Musk of Accomplice Bar

Team StarChefs 1/3/24 Team StarChefs 1/3/24

Agave and Pine

Mezcal, Lemon Juice, Pine Barrens Amaro, Lemon Sherbert, Piloncillo Syrup | Bartender Danny Childs of Slow Drinks

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Tom Selek

Mezcal, Lemon, Pineapple, Beet Syrup | Bartender Kate Houser of Ezov

Team StarChefs 11/5/23 Team StarChefs 11/5/23

Poppy Lou Paloma

Spice-Infused Mezcal, Rosé Pamplemousse, Lemon, Grapefruit, Elderflower Liqueur | Bartender Conor O’Reilly of In Plain Sight

Team StarChefs 10/20/23 Team StarChefs 10/20/23

Virgo’s Groove

Green Bell Pepper-Infused Sotol, Mezcal, Lime Juice, Gentian Liqueur, Velvet Falernum, Basil-Bay Leaf Syrup, Salt | Bartender Erin Ashford of Holiday

Team StarChefs 10/14/23 Team StarChefs 10/14/23

Deep Fake Negroni

Mezcal, Kina L'Aéro d'Or, Dry and Blanc Vermouths, St. Germain, Strawberry, Corto Olive Oil | Bartender Cameron Winkelman of Manhatta

Team StarChefs 10/7/23 Team StarChefs 10/7/23

El Fuego de Campo

Cocoa Nib-Infused Mezcal, Amontillado Sherry, Mango, Lime, Maple-Birch Syrup, Chipotle Bitters, Burnt Marshmallow | Bartender Travis Tober of Nickel City

Team StarChefs 8/24/23 Team StarChefs 8/24/23

Fumo Bianco

Bell Pepper-Infused Mezcal, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, White Peppercorn-Infused Vermouth | Bartender Cristian Cantaragiu of Clementine Cocktail Bar

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Mile High

Coffee-Infused White Rum, Mezcal, Lime Juice, Hoja Santa Syrup, Banana Liqueur | Bartender Chris Figueroa of Crown Shy and SAGA

Team StarChefs 2/25/23 Team StarChefs 2/25/23

Mezcal and Beets

Fermented Lime, Cabernet Franc Syrup, Agave Syrup, Szechuan Peppercorn Tincture | Bartender Marc Rodriguez of ATOMIX

Nicole Borden 1/7/23 Nicole Borden 1/7/23

Moveable Feast

Reposado Tequila, Red Bell Pepper, Mezcal, Lemon, Apricot Liqueur, Calabrian Chile, Agave, Balsamic Vinegar | Bartender Matt Chavez of Ci Siamo

Nicole Borden 10/7/22 Nicole Borden 10/7/22

Bay Roots

Hibiscus-Infused Mezcal, Chile Liqueur, Tamarind, Lime, Mint | Bartender Luis Ramos of The Treasury

Nicole Borden 9/29/22 Nicole Borden 9/29/22

Cougar Melon-Camp

Mezcal, Thai Basil-Cantaloupe Syrup, Amaro, Lemon | Bartender Tiffany Jones of Rich Table