Cable Car recipe.

The Cable Car is a modern classic with an old-school soul. Created by Tony Abou-Ganim in San Francisco, it takes the familiar sour structure and gives it a warmer, spiced-rum personality. Orange curaçao adds round citrus sweetness, lemon keeps the drink lifted, and the sugared rim turns the first sip into something playful and aromatic.

It is a great example of a cocktail that feels both polished and friendly. The spiced rum gives vanilla and baking-spice notes, but the lemon prevents it from becoming heavy. Serve it cold in a coupe and it has that rare balance of bar-room elegance and easy crowd appeal.