Drink Like a Grown Up is not your typical mixology book. It is an informative and entertaining read, composed by the highly secretive League of Extraordinary Drinkers, who want you to reconsider the way you think about and consume alcohol. Similar to the way you think about where your food comes from, learning more about the origins of your […]

In the heart of Williamsburg, several different craft spirit proprietors came together to trade recipes, distillation processes, craft secrets, and fandom – not unlike the underlying goal of craftspiritexchange.com, which launched a few weeks ago. CSX’s mission is to “connect enthusiasts and novices alike with a broad selection of amazing spirits, and provide exclusive access to rare and limited release […]

You might not realize it, but there is an art to perfecting the cocktail. You can’t have it too sweet and you can’t have it too bitter — you need to find just the right balance. We learned all about the art of the craft cocktail at Café El Presidente with Tacombi Group’s new Beverage Director and Master Mixologist, Cameron […]

Picture it: lazing in the sun, hat on head, drink in hand. It’s perfection. Except…what drink is actually in your hand? Do you even know how to make a good cocktail? Daydreamers can now rest easy, because we have plenty of boozy summer cocktails that are easy to make at home. Cherry Blossom Margarita (Courtesy of 21 Club & Qui […]

When it comes to the science of a great cocktail, the art of mixology must be practiced for the student to achieve master level. New Yorker’s love their mixed drinks and usually venture to their favorite spots just to sit down and enjoy one of the many unique concoctions. In order to make such a palate cleansing drink you’ll first […]

Brooklyn Exposed held their second annual Brooklyn Shaken and Stirred this week, an event that celebrates the art of mixology. The event brought together the best of the best of Brooklyn’s liquors, bartenders and restaurants. Over twenty different spirits and bars showcased their concoctions and we loved it! Luckily, there were also plenty of small bites to help soak up […]

Master mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, along with Shellback Rum, have been touring the country with an amazing interactive mixology experience. Earlier this week, the Modern Mixologist himself was in our city for ‘All Hands On Deck,’ celebrating the craft of mixology, the diversity of rum, and teaching participants how to make some god damn delicious cocktails. Guests arrived ready to get […]

Mint, cilantro, rosemary, lavender, basil, tomatoes, strawberries, and blueberries; the list goes on and on. What makes these ingredients so enticing to write about? Well, besides the aromas and flavors, these edible herbs, flowers, and fruits make for really interesting and refreshing ingredients for cocktails. If you’re in NYC and lacking your own outdoor garden as many do, then look […]

At-home parties are a bit of a rarity in New York. Blame it on the reasons you will—abundant restaurant choices, seasoned mixologists, fierce dance floors—but thanks to one recent (and might we say genius) collaboration, lack of apartment bar space can no longer be one of them. Enter the Gin Wheel, the brainchild of Bombay Sapphire EAST and design firm […]

“You don’t find the industry, the industry finds you.” -Steve Schneider Those were just some of the inspiring words from the cast of the new film Hey Bartender at the screening event held at the Park Avenue Screening Room. Hey Bartender is a documentary representing the era of the craft cocktail and gives viewers a new sense of who their […]