The category of stirred drinks tends to evoke a familiar roster: the Manhattan (and its many contemporary riffs), along with the Martini and Boulevardier, to name just a few. But the stirred template knows no bounds. For your next stirred round, consider going beyond the basics with an easy rye cocktail capable of converting whiskey skeptics, a lesser-known low-proof staple or one of our favorite three-ingredient cocktails.
To get to know the breadth of the style, here are 15 easy recipes to stir up year-round.
