Patrón
Patrón Reposado is the perfect match for a spicy Margarita this Cinco de Mayo, thanks to its balanced flavor profile that stands up to the kick of fresh jalapeño
Tag: Drink Picks
LATEST
High-Quality Vodka Meets Climate-Positive Production
Thanks to its carefully thought-out field-to-bottle production process, Nàdar Vodka delivers all of the flavor with none of the planet-harming impacts
Rezpiral Simeon Ramirez Tobaziche
Superbueno’s Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez is drawn to Rezpiral as a single-batch mezcal label with a commitment to working equitably and ethically with artisanal producers
Leo Robitschek’s Verd-Rita
The Verd-Rita is one of a list of cocktails that pay homage to Latin America, drawing inspiration from the rich and diverse heritage of the team behind elNico
Jane Jane's Coconut and Strawberry Negroni
The menu at D.C.’s Jane Jane always features at least one spin on the bracing classic—and this Coconut and Strawberry Negroni is its most recent hit
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo
Excellent quality, low prices, and a signature, deep-pink color make Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo a must-stock for Dallas sommelier Tiffany Tobey
Why Value-Seeking Buyers Turn to Germany’s Spätburgunder
In control states like Pennsylvania, these German Pinot Noirs offer a value-packed alternative to Burgundy
Little Rascal's Constantine's Cosmos
As classic vodka cocktails continue to trend, this reimagined Cosmopolitan brings in texture and tang through raspberry, lychee, and St-Germain
Looking to Field Blends as the Ultimate Expression of Terroir
For Portland, Oregon, sommelier and restaurateur Kelsey Glasser, field blends from around the world tell the story of one unique vineyard in a more sustainable way
Santa Barbara Wine
Santa Barbara’s diverse, well-balanced, affordable wines are well worth seeking out—including these three producers to watch
Next-Gen Barolo
On-the-ground research has led Thatcher Baker-Briggs to meet a number of young vintners who are rethinking accepted Barolo vinification techniques—and their wines are delicious
Gabriel Meffre
At a mainstay Washington, D.C. wine shop, the Rhône Valley wines of Gabriel Meffre offer range and value for collectors and casual consumers alike
Volcanic White Wines
When temperatures rise, DECANTsf wine buyer Simi Grewal gravitates towards textured, smoky, salty white wines, specifically those from the world’s volcanic wine regions
Apple and Grape Co-Ferments
A local wine director thinks co-fermenting apples and grapes into pét-nat-style sparklers could help preserve Sonoma’s 150-year-old apple trees
Cocchi Rosa
Low proof, bright, and gently bitter, aromatized wine Cocchi Rosa plays well in cocktails or stands alone as a sipper
The Bekaa Highball
This playful take on the highball features calvados, Champagne, force carbonation, and a handful of frozen cotton candy grapes
Flor-Aged Wines
Outside of Jerez and Jura, aging wines under a veil of yeast is uncommon, but these experimental SKUs bring an element of surprise to consumers, says sommelier Paula de Pano
Venetian Spritz
Select Aperitivo stars in this classic Venetian cocktail at Knoxville’s Osteria Stella and Brother Wolf aperitivo bar
Maison Premiere’s Maison Sherry Cobbler
This complex and heavily-garnished take on a 19th-century classic helped put Maison Premiere on the cocktail map—and has been a top seller ever since
Ökonomierat Rebholz ‘Ganz Horn’ Riesling GG 2021
After a string of warm vintages across Europe, Ökonomierat Rebholz’s 2021 Ganz Horn Riesling offers a return to Germany’s traditional style
M&H Apex ‘Dead Sea’ Whisky
Israel’s Apex ‘Dead Sea’ Whisky uses the salinity, heat, and altitude of the Dead Sea to create an entirely unique expression
Eagles’ Landing ‘Edg-Clif Vineyard’ Chambourcin
St. Louis sommelier Alisha Blackwell-Calvert continues to be surprised by her home state’s Eagles’ Landing ‘Edg-Clif Vineyard’ Chambourcin
Lustau Vermut Blanco
Bar Calico’s head bartender Trevor Easton Langer uses Lustau’s sherry-based vermouth to add depth and complexity to cocktails, including the Caprese Martini
R. Jelínek Pear Williams
In Julep’s James Beard Award-winning bar program, R. Jelínek Pear Williams brandy finds its way into creative and classic cocktails
