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 …
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Mixologists have yet to discover that the sweet-and-sour tones of traditional balsamic make the vinegar an ideal cocktail ingredient. For years, I have been mixing extra vecchio with tap …
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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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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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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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You’ve probably heard of a classic Negroni or even a Sbagliato (mistaken Negroni) but have you tried a white Negroni? The Negroni Bianco, or White Negroni, is one of the …
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Barman Bryan Ranere wore many hats during his fifteen-year reign with us at Foreign Cinema, including film curator and filmmaker. He created this cocktail to feed our infatuation with …