I’m not 100% sure what I should call this (except delicious!) but it was inspired by umeshu, the Japanese liqueur…
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DRINKS
Spicebush Dram: an Essential Cocktail Ingredient
In bar lingo, a dram can mean several things. It may specifically refer to 1/8 of a fluid ounce, or…
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Naughty & Nice: a Festive Winter Holiday Punch
Frank Cisneros of The Gin Palace in NYC created The Poinsettia Punch as a holiday beverage that gets its festive color…
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Crème de Lilac, a Silky, Smooth Lilac Liqueur
Crème de violette is a classic cocktail ingredient with a floral perfume and a deep purple hue. It’s a lovely…
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Smreka! The easiest fermented beverage you’ve never heard of.
Lest you think there’s nothing to forage for in the depths of winter, think again. Juniper berries are all around…
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Japanese Knotweed Wine: Recipe
I got a message from a friend this morning (thanks, Bill), saying he was going to make Japanese knotweed wine….
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