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Home » Food & Drink » Cocktail Challenge

Category: Cocktail Challenge

Miso Honey
Posted inFood & Drink

Kuma’s Corner crafts a caramel-apple cocktail—with a miso kick

by Julia Thiel October 24, 2014August 18, 2021

Kuma’s Corner crafts a caramel-apple cocktail—with a miso kick.

While My Za'atar Gently Weeps
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Za’atar

by Julia Thiel October 9, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a cocktail with za’atar, Marta Jean Evans of Longman & Eagle makes a historically inspired drink.

Ichabod's Cranium
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Fireball

by Julia Thiel September 25, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a cocktail with Fireball whiskey, Stephen Andrews of Billy Sunday makes a ball of fire.

Three-Penis Swizzle
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Three-penis wine

by Julia Thiel September 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Michael Rubel of Henry’s Swing club serves Chinese rice wine made with deer, seal, and dog penis over ice.

Black Magic Woman
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Black sesame

by Julia Thiel August 29, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a cocktail with black sesame, Patrick Smith of the Violet Hour makes a drink that’s “like a painkiller.”

Ok Sun Fizz
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Makgeolli

by Julia Thiel August 15, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a cocktail with makgeolli, Maria Carlin of Big Star makes a Ramos Gin Fizz riff inspired by her grandmother.

The Kimcheez-It by Matty Colston
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Cheez-Its

by Julia Thiel July 31, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to make a cocktail with Cheez-Its, Matty Colston combines them with kimchi.

El Toro Rojo by Lee Zaremba
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Red Bull

by Julia Thiel July 17, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to make a cocktail with Red Bull, Lee Zaremba of Billy Sunday classes up the energy drink.

The Quacquiri by Brian Bolles
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Duck fat

by Julia Thiel July 3, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a cocktail with duck fat, Brian Bolles of Maude’s Liquor Bar tries to overcome its “thick, heavy flavor.”

Preventative Exorcism
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Asafetida

by Julia Thiel June 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Aaron Dexter of the Owl uses the “devil’s dung” to harmonize sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy flavors.

Dr. Baconstein
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Bacon bits

by Julia Thiel May 29, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a cocktail with vegan bacon bits, Jonathan van Herik of Rainbo Club makes a meaty drink.

The "Eggs-istential Crisis" at Lula Cafe.
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Hard-boiled eggs

by Julia Thiel May 16, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a cocktail with hard-boiled eggs, Celina Dzyacky of Lula Cafe makes an “adult milk shake.”

Kareemy Abdul Jabbartender
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Tahini

by Julia Thiel May 2, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged to make a drink with tahini, Charlie Schott of Parson’s whips up something “foofy.”

Lipstick Lace on a Lucy
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Smoke

by Julia Thiel April 17, 2014August 18, 2021

Challenged with smoke, Cayce Key of Big Star eschews the traditional smoky spirits.

Impending Bloom
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Dandelion

by Kate Schmidt April 3, 2014August 18, 2021

Sean Patrick Riley of the Burlington crafts a dandelion-infused G&T that’s (supposedly) good for you.

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