Shrubs are a centuries-old bittersweet libation—built on the technique of preserving fruit by macerating it in a vinegar and sugar solution, straining out the solids and enjoying the tart-sweet concoction. They've made their way onto cocktail menus and store shelves,...
Fruit wines don’t generally hold their own against table wines, due to the cloying sweetness found in many fruit wines produced in North America. With the help of winemakers that eschew the practice of adding sugar to naturally sweet fruit however, fruit wines are...
Smoothies are a fine way to start out a weekday morning, but when it comes to weekend brunch, the drink of choice has long been the Bloody Mary. The cocktail, thought to have been popularized by Harry's New York Bar in Paris in the 1920s, mixes vodka, tomato juice and...
This feature ran in the current issue of Sip Northwest—for the full story, subscribe to our quarterly print issues here. The towering Cascade Mountains peak Mount Bachelor and the three “Sisters” rise to the west of Bend—the high desert, former mill town located in...
Mardi Gras is less than a month away. While “Fat Tuesday” is celebrated around the world, the epicenter of Mardi Gras celebrations in the U.S. is in New Orleans. That’s the reason I can’t think about Mardi Gras without thinking about the food and cocktails originating...
Amaro liqueurs—bitter digestifs, typically associated with and made in Italy—have soared in popularity. Fernet Branca and Underberg are great post-meal tummy tamers, while others, such as Cynar, Amaro Nonino and Averna make appearances in craft cocktails. broVo...
In 2010, Neil Kopplin partnered with Willamette Valley winemaker Derek Eiberger to create Imbue Cellars. Their flagship Imbue Vermouth is a bittersweet style, aged in American oak casks. Two years later, they released Petal & Thorn Vermouth, which combines of...
The holiday season is upon us, and with it, ample opportunity for frothy and festive libations. One of the quintessential holiday offerings is eggnog. I’m not talking about the cloying stuff you find in the supermarket. This is a booze publication after all. I’m...
Since the late 1890s, vodka has been made throughout countries in the “vodka belt,” a string of nations spanning from Russia, throughout countries on the Baltic sea and Scandinavia. While many vodkas were and continue to be distilled from grains such as barley, potato...
Three towering cedar totem poles greet guests as they enter the doors of the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington. Before heading into the flashing lights and cacophony of the casino floor, visitors have the opportunity to learn the story of the Tulalip people...
