SHRUBS—DRINKABLE, fruit-infused vinegars— can be traced to 15th century England where they were first prescribed to combat scurvy. During the 17th and 18th centuries, shrubs were combined with rum, brandy,…
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THE GRASSHOPPER
CREAMY, mint-chocolatey, and unabashedly jubilant, the grasshopper was invented by Philibert Guichet for a 1918 cocktail competition in New York City. The grasshopper gained fame at the Guichet family’s historic…
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HOLIDAY SPICED MULLED WINE
Serves 10 INGREDIENTS 2 750-ml bottles Beaujolais or Côtes-du-Rhône ½ cup sugar 3 strips fresh lemon peel 3 strips fresh orange peel 10 whole allspice berries 10 whole cloves (plus…
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THE SIDECAR
CREATED OVER A century ago, the Sidecar is perhaps the world’s most popular cognac cocktail—and understandably so. Elegant cognac is shaken with freshly squeezed lemon juice and orange liqueur, resulting…
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Fletcher’s Harvest
Makes one Ingredients 3 ounces apple cider ½ ounce freshly squeezed clementine juice 1 ½ ounces spiced rum ½ ounce autumn spiced simple syrup (recipe below) cinnamon stick, clementine peel,…
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Late Summer Refresher
AS THE MERCURY climbs its way to summer’s pinnacle, a zingy and refreshing beverage is in order. Perfect for family picnics, an evening at Ravinia, or simply puttering around in…
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Tequila Daisy
LET US START BY SAYING that this is a loose recipe (the best kind—yes?). Next of note is that the Spanish word for “daisy” is “margarita.” The classic margarita that…
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Pimm’s Cup
JUNE 27 MARKS the first day of Wimbledon—the perfect time to mix up a Pimm’s Cup. Known as the iconic cocktail of this famed British sporting event (and a favorite…
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Italicus Spritz
TRANSPORT MOM to the Amalfi Coast this Mother’s Day with an Italicus Spritz. It stars Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto—a fresh, lightly floral, and delicately bitter Italian liqueur made from Bergamot,…
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Ginger On Holiday
THIS TROPICAL getaway in a glass suggests sun-kissed skin, endless blue skies, and gentle island breezes. Take one sip and find yourself instantly transported to warmer environs—plane ticket not required….
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