After experiencing the magical German Christmas markets, where every corner is filled with the aroma of spiced mulled wine and festive treats, we were inspired to recreate a bit at…
Cocktails
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I’m mixing two of my favorites, a French 75 with citrus Sanpellegrino. Aranciata, Pompelmo, Clementine, and Peach would also work, but it’s hard to go past Limonata. Have all…
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If you ask even a casual cocktail drinker to name an iconic drink of recent vintage, chances are high they will name this creation by Sam Ross, who— alongside…
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The Single Village Fix, an early modern mezcal cocktail, is not just one of San Francisco bar owner Thad Vogler’s best-known creations; it’s one of his “only creations,” said…
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Salvatore Calabrese got the idea for his most famous cocktail, the Breakfast Martini, at, well, breakfast. One morning in 1996, Calabrese’s wife, Susan, was enjoying her customary marmalade on…
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Turino is the city of Vermouth. We stopped into Affini San Salvario, a modern Vermouth bar in Torino that’s making their own spirits. Their Le Masche Elixir is made…
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Citrus comes into season in the wintertime and my favorite variety is the mikan, a small relative of the mandarin orange, also called satsuma. I used to eat so…
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One of the more unexpected hot drinks enjoyed during the winter in Japan is a hot Campari: a mix of lemon, honey, hot water, Campari, and various liqueurs— the…
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In Japan, there is a drink called tamagozaké, made with a whole egg whisked with sugar then topped with a slow pour of hot saké. With a soul similar…
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Zurich’s renowned Baur au Lac Hotel offers one of the most exclusive terraces in the city. The Terrace Bar overlooks a gorgeous park and Lake Zurich, and on…
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Nick’s Cove is an institution in Marshall, California. Set on the edge of Tomales Bay, it’s the perfect escape from San Francisco. You’ll find oysters, salt air, and seafood galore.…
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If there is someone who loves cocktails on your gift list this holiday season, there has never been a better time for mixology supplies so they can practice their bartending…