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Home » rum

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Posted inBlogs

A Tums cocktail that gives you heartburn—and relieves it

by Julia Thiel September 22, 2017August 18, 2021

Challenged to create a cocktail with the antacid, Gary Matthews of Drumbar comes up with a twist on the Ramos Gin Fizz.

Posted inBlogs

Smuggler’s Cove tiki bar founders Martin and Rebecca Cate come to Lost Lake for a book signing Tuesday

by Julia Thiel September 3, 2016August 18, 2021

On Tuesday evening two tiki luminaries will sign their new book, Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki, at Lost Lake.

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.”

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.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago’s first amaro, from CH Distillery

by Michael Gebert June 11, 2014August 18, 2021

An Italian digestif gets a local Chicago spin.

Posted inBlogs

Making (several) ginger liqueur cocktails with Domaine de Canton

by Julia Thiel June 5, 2014August 18, 2021

Four simple cocktails made with a total of eight ingredients

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.”

The Pub Crawl, with cheddar, chutney, and roasted tomato, is one of 13 burgers on the menu.
Posted inFood & Drink

Spritz Burger: Last seat on the burger bandwagon

by Mike Sula April 11, 2014August 18, 2021

Spritz Burger, the Hearty Boys’ collaboration with Gale Gand, hops on the upscale-burger bandwagon a half decade too late.

Octopus and potato salad, with chunks of house-made "Spam," sweet crunchy beans, and spicy pickled brussels sprouts
Posted inFood & Drink

Bottlefork: A fine chef meets the Dec

by Mike Sula April 4, 2014August 18, 2021

At Rockit Ranch’s Bottlefork, a fine chef meets the Dec

Jet Pilot, Saturn, and Poipu Beach Boogie Board
Posted inFood & Drink

Three Dots and a Dash: Morse code for bliss

by Mara Shalhoup October 29, 2013August 19, 2021

Paul McGee’s tiki bar is an island paradise amid the River North flotsam.

A lineup of Scofflaw's cocktails
Posted inFood & Drink

A collection of curious cocktails

by Mike Sula March 14, 2013August 19, 2021

A collection of curious cocktails: eight bartenders contribute an unusual creation to our dream cocktail list.

Natalia Cardena's lentil cocktail
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Lentils

by Kate Schmidt March 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Balena bartender Natalia Cardenas makes a horchata-inspired cocktail with white lentils.

Cod milt en vogue
Posted inFood & Drink

Cocktail Challenge: Cod milt

by Kate Schmidt February 11, 2013August 18, 2021

Challenged with cod milt, Blackbird’s Mary Rose Braun makes an elegant cocktail of fish sperm.

Posted inBlogs

Take a sip: Mike Ryan’s Teacup River

by Mike Sula June 30, 2011August 19, 2021

Sable’s chief bartender shares his recipe for an horchata-based cocktail made with Lemon Hart 151 overproof rum

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