Now that the season of daytime-drinking and porch parties has arrived, we’re obsessing over this summery cocktail recipe from Sweetsonian. The fresh cucumber slices combined with a little lime and fizzy ginger ale makes for a refreshing alternative to super-sweet drinks — not to mention it's pretty to look at, too. Even better? With just four ingredients and minimal prep required, you can text an impromptu…Read more
There are a few ways you can celebrate the Kentucky Derby without actually being there. You can place bets on things (not recommended), don a fancy over-the-top hat (totally recommended), or sip on a classic Mint Julep — ding ding ding! That's the winner. Thankfully, no matter what your level of mixology skill, the slightly sweet Bourbon drink is kind of a no-brainer. Therefore we joined Shannon Altner at…Read more
By now you’ve probably caught on to our slight obsession with the East Bay-based jam company, INNA Jam. With owner Dafna Kory at the helm, the brand's grown like crazy over the last few years — offering ten times the amount of flavors for our jamming pleasure. Well, now INNA’s thrown another tasty surprise at us and after a few years of perfecting has released a spankin’-new product today. It’s…Read more
Finding Experimental Cocktail Club, the secret mixology den at 13A Gerrard Street in Chinatown, is no easy feat. But, once you spy the unmarked door tucked between two bustling Chinese restaurants and make your way up the narrow flight of stairs, your efforts will be rewarded with a seductive speakeasy vibe, unbelievably delicious cocktails boasting exotic ingredients like saffron syrup and violette liqueur…Read more
No doubt about it, the temps have been too cruel for school lately. But after stopping by Drumbar last week, we’ve got a strange hankering for flavored ice cubes. Under the helm of new beverage director Craig Schoettler, formerly the executive chef at the Aviary, the Gold Coast bar brings a new cocktail list to Drumbar Tuesday, February 5. Schoettler’s drinks are divided up into three categories: progressive…Read more
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