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A Pour of Knowledge: Exploring American Whiskey

There’s something about whiskey that sparks both curiosity and conversation. Maybe it’s the golden hue in the glass, the way it warms on a cold evening, or its long and storied history in America. Whatever the reason, this spirit—spelled “whiskey” here in the U.S.—has earned a place on home bars […]

Chef's Notes Plus

Flavored Syrups for Cocktail Hour with a Twist

Making your own infused simple syrup is fun and easy. You can get creative with a variety of herbs or botanicals. How thick you want your syrup to be determines your water to sugar ratio. The standard ratio for sugar to water is 1:1 but you can always add more […]

Beverages and Cocktails

Mediterranean Cooler

Makes 8 servings Look for bottled pomegranate juice the produce section of well-stocked supermarkets or health food stores. You can substitute other juices for those we recommend here. Grapefruit and cranberry juice makes a Seabreeze. Orange and cranberry makes a Madras. A modest amount of club soda gives the drink […]