Local Vermouth Makers Reimagine Old World Traditions
At a recent talk hosted by the Culinary Historians of New York, attendees learned how Atsby and Uncouth Vermouth are reviving this storied drink.
Cocktails
10 Essential Cocktail Books: 6 Vintage, 4 Modern
Legendary libation librarian Greg Boehm lays the foundation for any serious cocktail book collection.
Move Over, Mimosa: DIY Coffee Cocktails
It’s time to think way beyond your mom’s Irish or Mexican coffee.
VIDEO: How to Make Prohibition Bakery’s Dark and Stormy Cupcakes
We talked to the bakers extraordinaires of Prohibition Bakery about how to bake with spirits.
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.
SURVEY: What’s Your Favorite Classic Cocktail?
Since we’ve been spending so much time talking about drinks, we think it’s high time you joined the conversation.
A New Shop Raises the Home-Mixology Bar
Frank Giresi recently opened Whiskey & Wine Off 69, a home mixologist’s dream of a shop on the Upper East Side.
VIDEO: Cocktails with Herbs at Bell Book & Candle
Potluck Video brings us two recipes from Manhattan’s Bell Book & Candle, which happens to have an entire herb garden on their rooftop. For advice from chef John Mooney, as well as a DIY demo, check out the video.
I, Basil Hoarder
It’s almost Friday — so here’s a garden-fresh basil-based cocktail for your Thursday night drinking pleasure.
PHOTOS: The Slow Spirits of New York
Wouldn’t it be great if we had a Slow Food New York spirits cocktail hour every week? We can dream — and check out the slideshow from Wednesday night’s thirst-quenching event.
Slow Spirits, Sip It Eeez-ay
Sip is slow-style tonight at the Slow Food and the Astor Center’s Second Annual Spirits of New York!
Cocktail of the Week: Desert Shandy
I love a Shandy. And, up until now, I was fairly well satisfied with just your average, work-a-day beer-n’-lemonade combo, if ever for its refreshing, low-alcohol “ahhhh” charms on a warm, sunny day. That is until I was ruined forevermore by talented barman, Eamon Rockey.
