Author: Melissa Dowling
Dustin Chabert Named “Best USA Sommelier”
Chicago-based Dustin Chabert has claimed the first-ever “Best USA Sommelier” title. Chabert, sommelier at Spiaggia restaurant and DNS Wine market manager for Illinois, took first place …
Smokey Salinger
¾ oz. Dos Maderas PX rum ¾ oz. Plantation Stiggin’s Fancy Pineapple original dark rum ½ oz. Amaro Sibona ½ oz. Amaro Montenegro Bar spoon Tempest …
Cheers February/March 2019
Looking for the latest digital edition of Cheers magazine? Here’s the February/March 2019 issue.
Why The Melting Pot is “Best in Glass”
2019 Cheers BevX Award Winners Best Overall Beverage Program: The Melting Pot As a fondue restaurant concept founded more than 40 years ago, The Melting Pot …
Have a Heart
(Serves two) 1 ½ oz. Greenhook American Dry gin 2 ¼ oz. Kronan Swedish Punsch 2 ¼ oz. Lime juice ¾ oz. House-made grenadine Combine all ingredients in …
Joy Richard and the Satsuma + Spice
Joy Richard is the beverage manager at Basic Kitchen in Charleston, SC. I was interested in creating a drink with winter flavors that would also be …
Year of the Pig
1 oz. Nikka Japanese gin ½ oz. Umeshu plum sake 2 oz. Ceremonial-grade matcha tea ½ oz. Maraschino cherry liqueur ½ oz. Lemongrass ginger syrup ¾ oz. Lemon …
Valentine’s Day Drink Specials We Love
Since Valentine’s Day is a huge on-premise occasion, most restaurants offer special menus and festive themed cocktails. (Don’t miss our 2019 Valentine’s Day recipe roundup!) These …
Sweet And Sexy Valentine’s Day Cocktails
Are you ready with some romantic beverage options for guests this Feb. 14? Here are 12 cocktails for Valentine’s Day inspiration. Drago Rosso 2 slices …
The Gridiron
1 ½ oz. Casamigos Blanco tequila 1 oz. Fresh lime juice ½ oz. Simple syrup 2 dashes Orange bitters Top off with blonde beer Combine all ingredients, …