It was the type of smoky dive bar one could easily slip into if they were underage. Jackie Hiskett had been doing it for several years. But in 2009, Hiskett found different circumstances as she sat face to face with the bar manager while he asked a final interview question.

Agave activism is necessity   “Take a shot with me!” he exclaims. I grit my teeth, muster a smile, and oblige. Shots aren’t my preference, but I can’t bring myself to say no to the owner of the bar. I take the shot, and it…

The old fashioned is not only a personal favorite, it’s a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts. I think this is largely due to its versatility and ability to showcase the base spirit – which doesn’t have to be whiskey.  

Most cocktail enthusiasts are familiar with the three most iconic bitters – Angostura, Regan’s, and Peychauds. This basic assortment covers both aromatic and orange bitters, but they’re far from the only options. Countless brands and home enthusiasts sell their own formulas – I have over…

While most restaurant and bar industry growth is centered on downtown, one restaurant group has its sights set on Midtown for the next venture.

There is perhaps no spirit as shroud in mystery and misinformation as absinthe.  Fernet Branca and Malört may be known among the cocktail community for their bold flavors, but absinthe, equally as assertive, enjoys a greater familiarity in the general population.

Two commonly misunderstood ingredients (SUZE and absinthe) meet up in this Sazerac riff created by Gary Regan.