This month’s recipe isn’t more complicated than previous ones, but it does require more steps. Don’t be intimidated, I’m here for you! My goal was to make something super summery and refreshing so I made a simple cantaloupe lassi, which I paired with white rum and velvet falernum. The name of my cocktail is Cantaloupe […]
This month I took it upon myself to explore some local patios. I know, it’s very heroic of me, but I do it for you all! I’m not a Providence local and I’ve only been in the city since August 2020. I picked a really great time to move to a new city, once again, […]
For the theme of this month’s recipe, I decided to go with one of the unsung heroes of the liquor world — and there are a lot of them. Aquavit, for example, is one of my favorite rarely mentioned spirits. But as far as cocktails go, I’d have to say the Rum Old Fashioned is […]
Cannabis is slowly becoming legalized, so it makes sense that other natural drugs could follow suit. Hallucinogenic mushrooms are one of those drugs, itching to become legalized, so that they may be appreciated for their medicinal potential. They are a polarizing topic, but understanding the benefits, especially when discussing depression and other anxiety disorders, is […]
I recently set to work researching CBD sparkling water, trying to find a high-quality product that would add not just bubbles to a cocktail, but flavor. And I found High Peaks, a hemp company out of South Carolina that makes everything from pet supplements to sleep-aids. I ordered a sample pack of their yummy sparkling […]
After speaking to Liam Maloney at Industrious Spirit Company (see my article about their patio set-up), I was inspired to create a cocktail using their gin. At first, I was thinking a Left Bank variation, which has gin, elderflower, dry vermouth and a dry white wine, usually a chablis. I aimed to make this variation […]
Since opening its patio in July, Industrious Spirit Company (ISCO) — a distillery that makes vodka, gin and bourbon — has become a perfect location for safe, comfortable hangs complete with tasty beverages. I spoke with Liam Maloney, the ISCO tasting room manager, to discuss the patio set-up and what guests can expect from their […]
