Yeast Soda
By making carbonated soda at home, you can celebrate and preserve flavors from the warmer months.
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Rooted Remedies
One of the first concoctions Brooke Walshaw, founder of Terroir Herbals in Reno, made during her journey to becoming an herbalist was fire cider.
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Beyond the Smoke
Often characterized as the scotch of tequila, mezcal โ a distilled spirit made from the agave plant โ is experiencing a surge of popularity in America.
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Cheers to Summer!
Juicy hot dogs and salty fries are best washed down with a cool, flavorful beer. And across Reno-Tahoe, there are dozens of local options from which to choose. Whether youโre into a fruit-forward sour or a laidback lager, here are five brews you wonโt want to miss this summer.
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Ciao Negroni
Itโs hard to pinpoint the origin of the Negroni, but one theory seems to carry more weight than others. A hybrid of the Milano-Torino and Americano cocktails, the Negroni was first ordered by Count Camillo Negroni and created by Fosco Scarselli in Florence, Italy, in 1919.
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Naturally Bubbly
Hot take: Bubbles should not be reserved for special occasions. And with the continued rise of the more-affordable, less-pretentious sparkling wine known as pรฉtillant naturel โ or pรฉt-nat, for short โ thereโs no excuse not to pop a bottle on a humble Tuesday.
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Botanical Beverages
The extraction of the essences of herbs and flowers to create elixirs has been practiced since ancient times. These sweet potions were advertised as able to cure a range of ailments, from clinical depression to coughing fits. The herbs may have been helpful, but the alcohol in them was not.
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Crafting Change
Despite an economically disruptive pandemic and lingering supply chain challenges, beer still is booming in Reno-Tahoe and beyond.
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Milk Master Mix
While ordering your customary carnitas tacos at your favorite Mexican joint, youโve likely seen a large dispenser full of a milky beverage flecked with cinnamon โ horchata.
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Blended Benefits
A pinch of this. A sprig of that. Add some tea leaves. Voilร ! Home brewers are catching the trend of tea blending in a big way. Whether to help with inflammation, sleep issues, or an upset stomach, tea blends can be highly beneficial.
