Warning! There’s a storm set to start brewin’ after the lengthened Labor Day weekend. Apologies to all who’ve yet to squeeze out the last drops of summer fun—but the beach will be barricaded, and we’re pulling the plug on the pool. Too early to begin preparations for what’ll be an all-out assault of fall frights?…
Tag: craft cocktails
Speed Rack: Taking on Tequila
While it may be an unlucky number to some, the thirteenth season of Speed Rack—the cocktail competition with a charitable heart of gold (and pink!)—has been as flashy, splashy, and high-octane as ever as we head into the finals set in New Orleans this month. Started in 2011 by Lynnette Marrero and Ivy Mix and…
The Speakeasy Box: Episode 2
It’s been nearly two years since we last checked in and collaborated with our favorite, Spirited Award–winning podcast The Speakeasy—but before we get started, a quick word from our sponsors! Tired of nights in need of an unknown oomph? Do you have a curated set of ingredients, such as syrups, bitters, and a diverse range…
Suddenly Sparkling
Still or sparkling? That’s not just a question about plain old water anymore! For cocktail lovers, there comes a time—whether it’s a lively brunch or an elegant nightcap—where flat simply won’t do. And there’s one solid way to ensure that those brilliant bubbles are swirling up right from the base ingredient itself: sparkling wine! The…
Here Comes the Rum
Hey, would you look at that—it’s rum o’clock somewhere! Time crawls when you’re traversing the depths of the standard routine, but nothing moves that minute hand faster than a daily rum-inder that a sunshiny state of mind is just a simple mix of a cocktail away. You don’t need a functioning timepiece to realize there…
Bourbon-versary
The traditional gift for celebrating ten years together is tin, and how perfect is that for this set of longtime cocktail shakers?! We’re not hinting at presents, though—it’s your presence we are requesting, as we throw a bourbon bash to remember for the next decade to come. Cue the confetti! Even without such a momentous…
Mission to Margs
“Captain’s log, star date 02.2025: Our trek has taken the USS S&S through previously explored territory within the Tequila Blanco Galaxy. The crew as always has performed admirably, bypassing the effervescent Paloma Entity and successfully navigating the percussive turbulence of the Miami Sound Sector. Much temptation has persisted along the way, but our focus remains…
Clear Choices
Look out there, just beyond the horizon. Can you see it? It’s the serene sight of an early-January oasis. Miraculously, the sinks contain no glasses, the partygoers’ last sled has fled, and the memories of another one for the ages are stacked nice and neat in the rearview, no worse for wear. Such a beautiful…
Rum on Ice and Everything Nice
Hark! The holiday spirit is in danger and we need your help! The season’s signature scents and sips are almost ribboned for release, but our stash of some all-important ingredients got totally Scrooged! For next month’s box, it’s up to you to turn the dial on a series of aged rum cocktails to SPICED. The…
Canadian Cool
Let the flanneled fun commence once more! No offense to all the beach bums out there, but autumn’s really got a way with the synergy between the senses and the sips. Just like the beauty of pounding the perfect drink in the daytime sun, there’s an art to steeling yourself from the coming cold with…
Mezcalloween IV: The Ill-Fated Inn
Well, well, well . . . we can’t say it’s a surprise to see you. There’s nothing else around for miles! As it goes, the Ill-Fated Inn makes the call, and those with a desire to fill their October with mind-bending mezcal cocktails always come knocking. Take a look around. There’s no better bottle we…
New Frontiers 3: Forever Forward
Brat summer continues apace, as the season of green chartreuse–shaded iconography and cheerfully messy fun in the sun sets its sights on going out with a BANG! To cap off this moment of frivolously coloring outside the lines of life, we’ve summoned a spirit category that’s no stranger to challenging conventions and charting the course…
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