Sherry marker Lustau crafts a rich cream-style sherry as well as a crisp and harbeaceous vermut. Both are great for Father’s Day.
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Up n’ Down’s rock & bourbon hits sweet spot
Chris Parson’s chicken and oyster joint Lily P’s in Kendall Square played host to tastings of innovative Up n’ Down rock and bourbon.
Agua de Valencia, born in the Café Madrid
Agua de Valencia is ubiquitous — and delicious. For a classy version, we traced it to its birthplace cocktail bar, the Café Madrid.
Neat is nifty, but stirred into a cocktail might be neater
Bourbon on its own is a fine drink, but its sweet and complex flavors also make the spirit a fine ingredient for luscious cocktails.
Toasting thoroughbreds and bourbon at Taylor Made
When we think of Kentucky’s Bluegrass country, two things spring to mind: fast horses and smooth … Toasting thoroughbreds and bourbon at Taylor MadeRead more
Dining (and drinking) through Encore Boston Harbor
On this inaugural New Year’s Eve at the Encore Boston Harbor (www.encorebostonharbor.com/), a good time will … Dining (and drinking) through Encore Boston HarborRead more
California vermouth? T.W. Hollister answers, Of course!
You’d have to be living under a rock not to know that vermouth (or vermut) is … California vermouth? T.W. Hollister answers, Of course!Read more
Blind Lion Speakeasy nods to Old West
Tony DeMaro stood in front of an unassuming door marked “Employees Only.” I assumed that it’s … Blind Lion Speakeasy nods to Old WestRead more
Reviving white wine sangría for summer dog days
We’re in the hottest, sweatiest part of summer in the northern hemisphere. These are the dog … Reviving white wine sangría for summer dog daysRead more
Mixing it up with tequila at Occidental Cozumel bar
“If you don’t drink tequila, it is not a vacation in Mexico,” Alejandro Santos told me … Mixing it up with tequila at Occidental Cozumel barRead more