Perfect Cup of Joe
Exploring new local coffee roasts. Reno is one of the best coffee towns in the country; we have world-class coffee in almost every neighborhood. Many talented folks have fought hard to bring fantastic brews to town, and pioneers such as the teams at Hub and Old World Coffee in Reno have consistently raised the bar […]
Drink Your Electrolytes
Summer coolers that are good for you. When the temperature hits 90 degrees and above, all I want is to find a cool place to sip an ice-cold beverage. It is easy to fall back on old classics when it’s hot out — a margarita, a spritzer, or a mojito can cut the heat no […]
Ginspiration
How I stopped worrying and learned to love gin. Of all the spirits, gin surely has one of the most complicated relationships with people’s taste buds. For some, just the smell of gin is enough to make them quiver in fear; for others, there is not a single sunny afternoon that a gin cocktail can’t […]
Seeking Clarity
How to make large-format, clear ice at home. There’s something magical about a hand-carved, clear chunk of ice. The way a drink can catch the light and glow with the right piece of ice can make anyone feel romantic about cocktails. Most people think it’s difficult to achieve clear ice, or that you need special […]
Singular sensation
Frey Ranch Distillery’s single-barrel selections fly off the shelves. Bourbon is all about storytelling; each sip of bourbon should paint a picture of the time and effort that went into that single glass. One of the most overlooked aspects of the whiskey-making process is the number of variables in each barrel. From where the tree […]
Free Spirits
No-ABV cocktails for the new year. A person might choose to abstain from alcohol for any number of reasons. Maybe you imbibed a little too heavily over the holidays. Perhaps you don’t like your body’s reaction to drinking, or you just feel you need a little reset. No matter what the reason, listening to your […]
Drinks On You
The Outdoors Are Calling — Better Bring Cocktails. Something about the crisp fall air and autumn colors makes me crave cocktails. (Well, to be honest, most weather makes me crave cocktails.) This time of year, people are out getting their last-minute camping trips in, going on hunting excursions, and tailgating for their favorite teams. What […]
Drinks On You
Fried Chicken and Sparkling Wine: A Perfect Punk Pairing. There is something romantic about the perfect pairing, the elegant way flavors play together to create a mixture more delicious and exciting than the parts on their own. Now and again, a pairing stands above the rest. Like a perfect song, it hits all the right […]
Homemade Tonic Is Summer’s Best Friend.
I am constantly looking for ways to make delicious cocktails at home, but with only three ingredients at most. This can be difficult as I love the depth and flavor of complex cocktails. The best way to get these complicated and interesting flavor profiles is to spend a little time making an ingredient you love […]
Brunch Cocktails – Spring 2021
I rarely make judgments on what people order at a bar. However, I do judge the drinks people order for brunch — only because not all brunch drinks are created equal, and you should always start your day on the right foot. Some brunch cocktails are so boozy that you’re headed to a post-brunch hangover, […]