Getting Old-Fashioned with Robert Simonson and His New Cocktail Book
We caught up with the cocktail historian to learn what he had to say about his new book, the world’s oldest cocktail, fruit salads, John Wilkes Booth and his mom’s favorite drink.
Why WD-50 Matters
When I read a couple of weeks ago that WD-50 was closing – possibly to move elsewhere, possibly not – due to the cannibalistic, devour-your-young realities of NY real estate, I froze for a second.
In the Frenetic Financial District, Battery Urban Farm Sits Quietly
At the corner of State and Pearl streets, a lush little one-acre plot sits quietly rimmed by a crosshatch bamboo fence and overseen in part by its plumed permanent resident: a wild turkey named Zelda.
Print Serves Up Indelible Eats in an Unlikely Locale
Everyone thought Adam Block was nuts to open an ambitious eatery on far West 48th between 11th Avenue and the West Side Highway, also know as nowheresville.
RECIPE: Making Vermouth with Print’s Meghan Boledovich
Print’s staff forager, Meghan Boledovich, teaches us how to make our own vermouth at home — and it’s easier than you might think.
So, What Are You Pouring at #BrooklynUncorked, Southhold Farm + Cellar?
Brooklyn Uncorked is an amazing celebration of this spirit and the talent, and Southold Farm + Cellar will be there for the first time pouring out their wine (and, well, to be all sticky-shmoopy about it, their heart).
Manhattan Cocktail Classic Celebrates the Spirit of Independence
Yesterday’s Indie Spirits tasting at the Penn Club in Midtown was a thoroughly apropos wrap-up to this year’s Manhattan Cocktail Classic.
RECIPE: Spring Pea Mojito With Lavender Honey and Yuzu Syrup
To whet your whistle and your creative cocktail spirit, try this recipe from Rouge Tomate for a mostly locally-minded Mojito that’s just right to finally welcome in the much-missed warm weather.
4 Hybrid Wine Grapes and Why You Should Be Drinking Them
Hybrids have never gotten a lot of respect in the wine world, but you should keep your glass open to check out New York wines made from these grapes.
Good Grenadine Saves: City of Daughters Rose Hip Grenadine
Making grenadine is not such a laborious task, but trying out a well-crafted version is something we like to dabble in every now and again.
The Whisky Makes You Sweeter: Tickets on Sale for Whisky Live
If you didn’t get enough sipping among the myriad local and afar distilleries that graced Good Spirits this month, here’s a good follow-up for you if you’re fond of fawn-colored quaffs.
Proof That George Liked Peaches, Not Cherries
George Washington: first President of the United States, excellent sailor, bad liar and… America’s first locapour distiller? Yes indeed, my fellow imbibing Americans.
