Big Red

Grenadine for the grown-ups

Most grenadine is so sticky-sweet that only a child might find it appealing (hence, the genius invention of the Shirley Temple). But the brightly colored syrup actually has a long...

Tea Age Dream

Barrel-aged tea is the latest frontier for your mug

The enemies of master tea blenders everywhere have always been aroma and moisture. But Rodrick Marcus, of Rare Tea Cellar in Chicago, and Steve Smith, of Smith Teas in Portland,...

At the Altar

A sophisticated catchall beverage

Altar, a new line of beverages, may not offer spiritual transcendence. But it does bring depth to our liquid repertoire in a way we never would’ve expected from a product...

Anatomy of a Cocktail: Old Fashioned

A choose-your-own-adventure approach to the bar

There might be no better measure of cocktail culture than the Old Fashioned. The basic formula of spirit, bitters, sugar and water lends itself to improvisation, making the drink...