Lemon enhances cocktails by balancing flavors and reducing alcohol burn. Use freshly squeezed juice for optimal taste and mix by shaking, not stirring. [ more ]
4 Restaurants and Bars to Try This Weekend in the Bay Area: May 24
Eater SF provides weekend dining recommendations with Vietnamese-style brunch at Bodega SF and a chef collaboration at Flour + Water Pizzeria. [ more ]
Rye Bar offers free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase on Wiener Wednesdays, providing a unique and tasty combination for patrons. [ more ]
Rye bar offers free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail on Wednesdays, creating a unique tequila and hot dog experience.
Rye Bar aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and tourists, offering a range of drink options from craft cocktails to shots and beer. [ more ]
Which Vodka Is Best? A Taste Test of Svedka, Stoli, Grey Goose, and More
The quality of vodka can greatly impact the taste and experience of cocktails, with smoother, more neutrally flavored options being preferred for mixing. [ more ]
Gin and Jellyfish? You Might Be at a Bar in Singapore.
Singapore is known for the classic gin-based cocktail, the Singapore Sling, but the city also has a booming cocktail scene with unique and unexpected ingredients.
Atlas, a bar located in the lobby of Parkview Square, is like a gin museum with over 1,300 varieties of gin, including a collection of historic bottles. [ more ]
How to Eat Like a Music Festival Pro at Coachella 2024
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival marks the start of the music festival season, attracting thousands of attendees with a diverse music lineup and impressive food options. [ more ]
The chemistry of milk washing, aka the secret to Ben Franklin's favorite tipple
Benjamin Franklin enjoyed milk punch, a mixture of brandy, lemon juice, nutmeg, sugar, and hot whole milk, using a technique called milk washing for flavor enhancement.
Milk washing in cocktails involves clarifying the drink, reducing bitterness, and preventing spoilage, with no scientific literature on this specific process before George Zaidan's experiments. [ more ]
Three Sheets Soho, a new bar in London, offers unique and elegant cocktails in a plush setting with a short food menu.
The Venning brothers, founders of Three Sheets, have successfully expanded their brand into Soho, creating a trendy and well-received establishment. [ more ]
West Hollywood offers a diverse range of impressive restaurants, from seafood to cannabis consumption lounges.
Notable restaurants in West Hollywood include classic New England-style seafood, a chic bar with twists on classic cocktails, and a warm space with diverse menu offerings. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
Orinda now has its own tiki bar, Boo Loo Lounge, offering fruity and strong cocktails in a tropical atmosphere.
Bar manager Maxton Kennedy aims to make Boo Loo Lounge a contender in the Bay Area's tiki scene by offering unique rum selections and a small, intimate bar experience. [ more ]
Choya Yuzu Umeshu is a popular Japanese liqueur made from the ume fruit and is gaining popularity worldwide.
Yuzu is a citrus fruit with a tart and sour flavor, often used in sauces and desserts, and makes a great addition to cocktails like the Margarita. [ more ]
Tom Cenci has taken over the restaurant at Mortimer House in Fitzrovia and has changed the menu to focus on Italian cuisine.
The menu features dishes inspired by Cenci's family summers in Piedmont and the Amalfi coast, with a focus on simplicity and classic Italian flavors. [ more ]
'Two worlds under one roof' at Bromley speakeasy bar and nightclub
The Cocktail Akademia Bar & Nightclub is a hidden gem in Bromley, London, offering a speakeasy cocktail bar, a private hire bar, and a basement nightclub.
The venue provides a diverse array of beverages, including rare concoctions and classic cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic drinks and bar snacks. [ more ]
How the Honey-Infused Gold Rush Cocktail Became a Modern Classic
The Gold Rush cocktail, created by T.J. Siegal, has become a beloved drink in bars worldwide.
The key to the Gold Rush's success is the three-to-one honey syrup that gives the drink its unique texture and balance of sweetness and sourness. [ more ]
How the Honey-Infused Gold Rush Cocktail Became a Modern Classic
The Gold Rush cocktail, created by T.J. Siegal, has become a beloved drink in bars worldwide.
The key to the Gold Rush's success is the three-to-one honey syrup that gives the drink its unique texture and balance of sweetness and sourness. [ more ]
How the Honey-Infused Gold Rush Cocktail Became a Modern Classic
The Gold Rush cocktail, created by T.J. Siegal, has become a beloved drink in bars worldwide.
The key to the Gold Rush's success is the three-to-one honey syrup that gives the drink its unique texture and balance of sweetness and sourness. [ more ]
Sonoma authors' new cocktail book gives three classics a holiday twist
Carey Jones and John McCarthy have a new book called Every Cocktail Has a Twist that offers variations on 25 classic cocktails, resulting in over 200 cocktail recipes.
The book includes wintry cocktail recipes such as the Jack Rose Toddy, Winter's Nap, and Holly Jolly. [ more ]
Sonoma authors' new cocktail book gives three classics a holiday twist
Carey Jones and John McCarthy have a new book called Every Cocktail Has a Twist that offers variations on 25 classic cocktails, resulting in over 200 cocktail recipes.
The book includes wintry cocktail recipes such as the Jack Rose Toddy, Winter's Nap, and Holly Jolly. [ more ]
Sonoma authors' new cocktail book gives three classics a holiday twist
Carey Jones and John McCarthy have a new book called Every Cocktail Has a Twist that offers variations on 25 classic cocktails, resulting in over 200 cocktail recipes.
The book includes wintry cocktail recipes such as the Jack Rose Toddy, Winter's Nap, and Holly Jolly. [ more ]
Q&A with Sonoma home cocktail gurus Carey Jones and John McCarthy
Sonoma-based couple Carey Jones and John McCarthy have released a new book, Every Cocktail Has a Twist, which offers variations on 25 classic cocktails.
The book includes over 200 recipes and tips on how to mix and match your own cocktail twists. [ more ]
Q&A with Sonoma home cocktail gurus Carey Jones and John McCarthy
Sonoma-based couple Carey Jones and John McCarthy have released a new book, Every Cocktail Has a Twist, which offers variations on 25 classic cocktails.
The book includes over 200 recipes and tips on how to mix and match your own cocktail twists. [ more ]
Q&A with Sonoma home cocktail gurus Carey Jones and John McCarthy
Sonoma-based couple Carey Jones and John McCarthy have released a new book, Every Cocktail Has a Twist, which offers variations on 25 classic cocktails.
The book includes over 200 recipes and tips on how to mix and match your own cocktail twists. [ more ]