Drinks

The martini is always in style.
IN VOGUE

The martini is always in style. The only thing complicated about a martini is its…

Edible flowers, fresh herbs and vibrant cocktail garnishes match the indoor garden setting of The Garden Room.
GARDEN PARTY

Botanically based cocktails are just right for the season! Cocktails aren’t only about taste; they’re…

Ashley Nonalcoholic concoctions get the same consideration as traditional cocktails at The Select, including the chai espresso martini.
SPIRIT-FREE

Zero proof is a menu standard with all of the flavor and none of the…

Sommelier Remy Loet loves the wines of Amevive Winery to pair with spring. photo: Eaton Social
SEASONAL SIPS

Springtime in a bottle! Spring is the season of renewal (think green shoots erupting in…

At Avize, Jason Swaringen can walk guests through the varying tasting notes of the restaurant's collection of amari.
EXPLORING AMARO

Alpine experts are here to help! Meaning “bitter” in Italian, amaro is a category of…

The Smoky Old Fashioned at Casi Cielo has all the depth and richness of the classic, only using mezcal and tequila.
SEASONAL SPIRIT

The versatility of tequila! Poolside Margaritas are iconically quaffable, but tequila needn’t be put away…

HOW TO MAKE MANHATTAN photo: kateholms
MAKE MINE A MANHATTAN

This cocktail can be tailored to your tastebuds! The Manhattan cocktail is iconic for a…

Red Phone Booth's Prohibition-like experience adds extra fizz to an order of French 75s.
GLAMOROUS BUT EASY

The French 75 has star quality! Can a cocktail be glamorous? We think so. Whether…

What's better than a Mai Tai? Make it for two at Your 3rd Spot. photo: Brandon Amato
TROPICAL TRANSPORT

The Mai Tai is a summer getaway in a glass! Tiki conjures up thatched roofs,…

Tip Top Proper Cocktails
POP A TOP

Shaking one up at home is easy enough, but most home bars don’t include fresh…

Le Bon Nosh serves up a spritz that drinks like a fizzy Negroni—the best of both worlds.
IT’S SPRITZ O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE

Beat the summer heat with neat variations of a classic! The spritz, the iconic Italian…

Chiran Tea Chu Shochu marries the flavors of green tea and sweet potatoes.
SEEK OUT SHOCHU

Japan’s national spirit is finding its place stateside. The new spirit showing up on many…

Eden Mill Golf Gin was created in homage to the course where golf first began.
THE 19TH HOLE

Spirits with a taste of the fairway! As the season changes and blooms begin to…

SIMPLY SELECTING

Be prepared to buy wine, even if you don’t know wine words! Buying wine can…

THE SIDECAR

Take a classic for a spin. Like the little black dress, the sidecar cocktail is…

FALL FORWARD

Cocktails that straddle the seasons. The word “fall” brings to mind piles of leaves, harvest,…

FLY ME TO FALL

Want an easy transitional cocktail to make at home? The Paper Plane is a modern…

Bethany Taylor is manager of Brookhaven Wines and a certified sommelier. Her guidance will ensure a fun and tasty book club evening.
UNCORK

Pairing the perfect wine for book club! Whether you’re hosting a monthly book club or…

A peach bellini captures the best of summer in a glass, lifting peach aroma with bubbly.
JUST PEACHY

Bushels of flavor from local stone fruit cocktails! We only get fresh peaches from June…

WASTE NOT

Mixologists bring the kitchen into the bar! When life gives you lemons, make a syrup…

SIMPLY BALANCED

May is for margaritas in all their forms! Origin stories for the margarita are as…

GARDEN TO GLASS

Garnish your drinks with a home cocktail garden. Expanding your home cocktail repertoire is as…

Distillery of Modern Art uses their bourbon, cinnamon and honey syrup for a simple and cozy toddy.
SIMPLY SOOTHING

Hot toddies to warm you from the inside out! The hot toddy has long been…

SEALED UP CELEBRATION

Pop the cork with a bottle made for a joyous occasion! Champagne has long been…

EXTRA BUZZ

The espresso martini is back. Without a drop of gin or vermouth, the espresso martini…

SMOKE SHOW

Smoky cocktails that will get you fired up for fall. Adding a touch of smoke…

Sure Shot - Summer Time Punch
PUNCH IT UP

Reclaim your cocktail hour! This summer, spend less time mixing up cocktails and more time…

The Zero Proof brought Swedish non-alcoholic spirit Gnista to the United States and is now the country's largest importer of alcohol-free spirits.
SPIRITED SIPS

Add a kick to your bar cart, sans alcohol! Sometimes an adult beverage sounds good…

Getting comfortable with sake begins with understanding rice and that there are 100 different strains used to create it.
SAKE TO ME

Taste thousands of years of brewing history in every sip. Pristine and complex, sake (“sa-keh”)…

Cooper's Cup
HUZZAH FOR HIGHBALLS

THE LONG, TALL DRINK IN A COLD GLASS. In a memorable moment in The Great…