CHEERS!: MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU
“Luke, I AM your cocktail” On “May the Fourth be with you” celebrate the day from the dark side with the Darth Vader cocktail. This concoction can be had at […]
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The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
NO FOOLING, AN APRIL FOOLS’ MARTINI…AHEM: “I’ll have an Appletini — but without the apple”
Looking for an April Fools’ Day cocktail that pranks you, but in a deliciously fun way? Try the April Fools’ Martini. At first blush, it sounds like vodka mixed with […]
CHEERS! HAVE A SHOT OF BONG: A layered cocktail with a Cannabis theme
We’ve found the perfect cocktail for you to sip while contemplating the Motif Cannabis cover. It’s called the Bong Water Shot, and recipes can be found at tipsybartender.com. According to […]
The Total Teetotaler: Sober And Still Thirsty For Clever Concoctions
Have you heard about the sober curious movement? If not, you’re at least familiar with Dry January. Neither were part of my drinking vocabulary until recently, when my liver decided […]
Bartender Awards Winners 2025
On Monday night, September 29, Motif celebrated the denizens that keep this city liquored up! Thanks so much to R1 Indoor Karting for hosting and sponsoring us, and for musicians […]
Motif 2025 Drink Awards Winners
On September 9, Motif celebrated the 9th annual RI Food Truck and 4th RI Brewery Awards! No one died, some pink monsters came out to dance, and the sun set […]
Bartender Award Winners
On Monday night, September 29, Motif celebrated the denizens that keep this city liquored up! Thanks so much to R1 Indoor Karting for hosting and sponsoring us, and for musicians […]
2025 Bartender Awards: Voting Now Open!
Motif’s annual Bartenders Ball returns to R1 Indoor Karting in Lincoln on September 29! This event is all about recognizing and celebrating your favorite local bartenders and the art of mixology. Expect a fun […]
Sippin’ Summer: Easy, refreshing cocktails for every taste
By Brydon Conti Now that the days are getting longer (and hotter), we all need a good drink by the end of them. Something to help relax and cool off, […]
Daddy Issues
The Knight Library Winner, using Traveller Whiskey By Fox So as a foreword: this was all created on the fly. I chose to jump in the competition last minute while […]