Author: Melissa Dowling
Fallen Leaves
This stirred cocktail from Bar Bastion in New York includes Calvados and Cognac, with a few dashes of rhubarb bitters.
Naranja Paloma
This bright, mezcal-based cocktail is perfect for Halloween, Day of the Dead, or any festive fall celebrations.
Swashbuckler
This gin cocktail from Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar in Marietta, GA, uses seasonal flavors such as quince and black plum.
What I’m Drinking Now: Kenneth Vanhooser and the Blue Atoll
Kenneth Vanhooser is the beverage director at Present Tense, a Japanese-leaning restaurant and sake bar in Nashville. Blue Atoll is a tequila blanco and mezcal based …
A Cornucopia of Fall Cocktails
Autumn is here and after a summer of weather extremes, we are here for it. From apple and maple to pumpkin spice and pomegranate, we welcome …
Pairing Beer and Burgers
Burgers and beers are a match made in heaven, but with so many different styles of craft brews and unique twist on the humble beef patty, …
Tips For Working With A Sommelier
Many people are intimidated at the thought of working with a sommelier in restaurants. That’s often because some believe that the somm’s primary job is to …
Easy-drinking Hard Cider
Fall is apple cider season for sure, but hard cider — the alcoholic style — is a crisp refresher all year round. While cider is ubiquitous …
Little Island
This rum cocktail gets a blush from strawberry-fennel syrup and sparkling rosé.
Dive Into The Black Lagoon Halloween Bars
If you’re seeking a dark and delicious Halloween drink experience, Black Lagoon Halloween bars are popping up all over. The acclaimed “adult Halloween celebration of your …