What ‘Finishing’ a Spirit Means, and Why It Matters
Photo: Kelly vanDellen (Shutterstock) I’m a sucker for wine cask-finished whiskeys (well, just whiskeys, really, but sometimes I pretend to have a palate). The Glenmorangie Madeira Wood was one of…
You Can Make a Daiquiri (or any Sour) Without Simple Syrup
Back at the beginning of the pandemic, beverage writer David Wondrich did us all a huge favor by tweeting a “Drink of the Day,” live from his kitchen with “who-gives-a-shit…
You Should Flambé Your American Flag Cake
Every year around mid-June my inbox is flooded with press releases for flag cake recipes, all of which boast new and exciting takes on the patriotic dessert. Usually I ignore…
How Long Does Liquor Last After You Open a Bottle?
Photo: Vicky Gosselin (Shutterstock) When I was a younger man and surviving on budget liquors and hot dogs, getting a “nice” bottle of liquor was a pretty big deal. My…
Sous Vide an ‘Always Sunny’ Rum Ham That Would Make Frank Reynolds Proud
It is loaded with booze.Photo: Claire Lower It took me way longer than it should have to watch It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. It’s almost like I was saving it…
The Ultimate Guide to Gifting a ‘Good’ Bottle of Liquor
Buying a bottle of liquor for someone when you don’t know much about that particular alcohol ranks just slightly below public speaking on the pressure scale. Liquor is a combination…
Stay Awhile in a Fugue State With the ‘Fog-Dweller’
Photo: Devojka I’m currently sitting in the dining room of my friend’s Red Hook apartment, at a stately and beautiful walnut table that has been sullied by the trappings of…
Consider the Mojito When in Need of a Daydream Excursion
Photo: Devojka These days, no matter how early I wake up, I can’t seem to reach the material plane and become a functioning human before 2 p.m. I’ve always been…
Beat the Heat by Making a Strawberry Cachaça Cooler
Photo: Claire Lower It’s hot outside…or at least it was. I can’t keep track. I’m going to level with you: This week did bad things to my brain. Kicking off…
6 Boozy Beverages to Sip Over the Holiday Weekend
Photo: Claire Lower Do you like fun? Do you like nostalgia? Are you a woman in your mid-30s? If so, I have the drink for you: A fruity, though quite…