It looks like you’re referencing by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan (the founders of Death & Co).
The Cosmopolitan is a direct descendant of the Sidecar family. The Whisky Highball : The art of carbonation and dilution. Formula: Spirit + Carbonated Mixer. Evolution: Use Gin and Tonic Water for the classic Gin & Tonic. Cocktail Codex - Fundamentals- Formulas- Evolut...
Similarly, glassware is functional before it is aesthetic. A stemmed coupe keeps the hand’s heat away from a chilled drink like a Daiquiri or Martini. A rocks glass allows for the addition of a large cube and the tactile experience of nosing the spirit as you drink. It looks like you’re referencing by Alex Day,
This article explores the pillars of the Cocktail Codex, offering a roadmap to understanding not just how to make a drink, but why it works. Formula: Spirit + Carbonated Mixer