"The cocktail is actually a classic: the Frisco,” he responded, adding that it should be made with an ounce and half of rye, a half-ounce of Bénédictine and a half-ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, all shaken with ice and then strained into a coupe glass. “We’ve played with quite a few ratios and ingredients, and this one just works. Sometimes the classics just don’t need improvement.”