The History of the Spritz Veneziano (Aperol Spritz)
Before going to Italy, I thought of the Aperol Spritz as an Italian-ish drink recently co-opted by the hipsters of Williamsburg, NY. I was wrong.
Before going to Italy, I thought of the Aperol Spritz as an Italian-ish drink recently co-opted by the hipsters of Williamsburg, NY. I was wrong.
The martini is a formidable cocktail. It holds a gravitas backed by decades of history and pop culture. A drink seemingly reserved for black tie affairs or Don Draper. A drink where the clarity implies the elegant strength; no accouterment standing between you and the alcohol. But perhaps the most …
After walking around Venice for a few hours, you’ll start to notice a couple of things. First, you’ll realize you’re entirely lost, and unsure what narrow, dimly lit corridor led you to this point. And second, that each canal is adorned with the small, peculiar-looking establishments; the bacaro.
The desires of the beverage-consuming population seem to wax and wane with each year. The Aperol Spritz, then the espresso martini; every year has a signature drink. As the beer world is subject to the same consumer whims, these are my predictions for beer trends in 2022. The rise of …
You definitely know tequila, and have probably come across mezcal…but what about raicilla? This agave spirit is Mexico’s best-kept secret.
Some may use pumpkin spice everything as the harbinger of Fall. Me? Well, for me, Fall is ushered in by the fresh hop beer.
On a trip to Iceland, I was pretty excited to start talking to some of the country’s distillers, 64° Reykjavík Distillery caught my eye.
Brennivin is a staple of Icelandic drinking culture. On my latest trip to Iceland, I was able to immerse myself in its rich history.
Once a farmer’s drink and now the one alcoholic drink your doctor might recommend, makgeolli is ready for a break out.
The combination of long, cold winter nights and family gatherings is enough to drive anyone to drink. Keep your bar cart stocked and you’ll handle it like a champion.
One of Italy’s most underrated and under appreciated contributions to the world is amaro. The spirit has a rich history and even richer flavor.
A taxonomical discussion on the ways to drink beer to maximize happiness. Of course, empirical research was used to inform the discussion.
Arguably the drink that started it all for me, rakia is a sneaky good liquor that you’ve probably never heard of until now.
An utterly non-scientific, liquid-centric, take on the phases of the travel gentrification of a neighborhood. Undoubtedly, we’ve all witnessed it.
You may have heard of grog before, but the meaning has morphed across time. As with all good stories, this is one born from conflict, war, and necessity.
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Chances are you’ve never heard of Aquavit. Similar to gin, this spirit-filled with botanicals that give it a distinctive flavor.
Ireland, the origin of Irish Whiskey and Guinness, is also home to a lesser-known spirit called Poitín. Now, this spirit is having a renaissance.