RECIPES

Whether you’ve been a reader since the late 90s or just started 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.

Team StarChefs 2/27/26 Team StarChefs 2/27/26

Horizon

Mezcal, Lambrusco, Lacto-Fermented Strawberry Simple Syrup, Strawberry Top–Infused Génépy, Orange | Bartender Steve Yang of Slack Tide Fish Co.

Team StarChefs 2/24/26 Team StarChefs 2/24/26

Spaghetti Western

Sage and Ají Dulce–Infused Mezcal, Pomegranate, Strega, Sfumato, Lime | Bartender Austin Bres of Lost Letter

Team StarChefs 1/18/26 Team StarChefs 1/18/26

Camara Lenta

Mezcal, Spiced Pear Liqueur, Honey, Malort, Liqueur de Roquefort, Amontillado Sherry, Black Peppercorn Tincture | Bartender Andre Levon of Clavel

Team StarChefs 11/29/25 Team StarChefs 11/29/25

Fireside

Mezcal, Lime, Aperol, Amaro, Orange | Bartender Niko Ciel of Laurel

Team StarChefs 6/16/25 Team StarChefs 6/16/25

Echo Park Trash Can #2

Mezcal, Clarified Watermelon Juice, Aperol, Chile, Lime Acid | Bartender Mike Capoferri of Thunderbolt

Team StarChefs 6/4/25 Team StarChefs 6/4/25

Lui

Brioche-Infused Mezcal, Sauternes, Thyme Syrup, Clementine Cordial, Grapefruit Bitters | Bartender Barna Jeremias of LPM

Team StarChefs 4/15/25 Team StarChefs 4/15/25

Cayo Hueso

Tequila, Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Key Lime Cordial, Graham Cracker Salt | Bartender Rensel Cabrera of The Sylvester

Team StarChefs 3/22/25 Team StarChefs 3/22/25

Tropic Thunder

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

Team StarChefs 1/20/25 Team StarChefs 1/20/25

Mezcal y Soda

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

Team StarChefs 8/20/24 Team StarChefs 8/20/24

Cactus Club

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

Team StarChefs 7/26/24 Team StarChefs 7/26/24

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

Team StarChefs 2/7/24 Team StarChefs 2/7/24

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

Team StarChefs 11/16/23 Team StarChefs 11/16/23

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