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Spirit of Inclusion – A case for Zero-Proof Cocktails

Spirit of Inclusion – A case for Zero-Proof Cocktails

Someone walks into a bar and orders a non-alcoholic drink. Immediately, assumptions begin to fly. Guests assume they’re a teetotaler. Bartenders worry they won’t tip well. Others assume they’re on the wagon, or pregnant. It’s only human to construct these narratives, but there is a problem with them.

Door #2

Door #2

SUZE is known for its dry, bitter, gentian-heavy flavor profile, but this cocktail is surprisingly bright and refreshing. Yellow Chartreuse and mint’s herbal notes play well with SUZE, and come together in this drink to make a refreshing tipple that’s perfect for spring or summer.

Quintessential Quinine – Refreshing Takes on the Gin and Tonic

Quintessential Quinine – Refreshing Takes on the Gin and Tonic

Rum and coke. Vodka cranberry. Whiskey soda with lime. Drinks named for their ingredients are the epitome of simple, but none are as refreshing as the gin and tonic, which current summer heat makes mandatory. But don’t let the simplicity of the recipe convince you…

3 SUZE Cocktails to Expand Any Palate

3 SUZE Cocktails to Expand Any Palate

As we age, our palates change, and whether that’s due to physiology or simply preference is akin to the nature versus nurture debate. Reality is likely a combination. Sometimes we call certain tastes “acquired” and research suggests that there is a baseline amount of exposure…

Negroni Week 2015 – Tulsa Edition – UPDATED

Negroni Week 2015 – Tulsa Edition – UPDATED

This week is the third annual Negroni Week. Actually, it’s day 4 of 7 (June 1 – 7), but who’s keeping track? On the surface, this is seemingly