Welcome to our Drinks 2025 Edition

About the Cover

Jonathan Stein, owner and master distiller of Shedcat Distillery & Kitchen in South Lake Tahoe business. Photo by Brooke Reyes, Dreampilot Films

“The story of the Picon punch is the story of Nevada. It is a story of immigration, of ranching, of wild, untamed, lonely places and the people who thrive there.”
— Mark Maynard, writer and director of Piconland: The Quest for the Perfect Picon Punch

EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to the latest edition.

Meet Our Contributors

EDIBLE NOTABLES
A toast to a local legend.
Portraying the Picon punch.
Sweet escapades at Champagne & Chocolate.
Forty years as a Lake Tahoe bartender.
Nevada bar welcomes you with charm and history.
Mixing drinks at High Mark Distillery.
Revelshine blends wine and adventure.
Local Latin American libations.
Food-and-drink news you can use.

EDIBLE EVENTS
Seasonal happenings.

HOME GUIDE
Trusted and talented resources.

COVER
Check out Reno-Tahoe’s newest distilleries.

FEATURE
Enjoy drinks with a view.

VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
Presents for the loves in your life.

TOAST OF THE TOWN
Female brewers leading the local industry.

DRINK TANK
Tuning in to cider sense this winter.

FEATURE
A local mocktail and NA drink guide.

WEDDING GUIDE
Great resources for your Big Day.

FEATURE
Make your own ginger beer this season.

HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE
Exceptional health care providers.

EDIBLE TRADITIONS
Step inside Nevada’s Sazerac saloons of yore.

EAT (DRINK) LOCAL GUIDE
Delicious dining and imbibing.

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
Support these local businesses.

THE LAST SIP
Chase the winter blues away.