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4 piquettes to try now

Made from the skins and other material left over from pressing grapes for wine, piquette is usually lighter and more tart with lower alcohol content and a bit of fizz.

October 14, 2021

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9 mezcal cocktails to try at St. Louis bars

Tequila's beloved sister spirit, mezcal, has been slowly entering the chat at local restaurants and bars to great success over the past decade or so.

October 7, 2021

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The (not so) bitter truth about amaro

Amaro is good for you; or at least there are things in it that are thought to be good for you. Most Italians innately know this gospel, but many Americans have only realized it in the past decade.

September 28, 2021

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How to shop for wine like a pro

We talked to some local wine professionals to get tips on how to find the good stuff yourself.

September 24, 2021

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The espresso martini is back

The espresso martini offers a not-too-sweet, not-too-bitter finale to a meal with the added bonus of a second wind so you can really party like it’s 1999.

September 20, 2021

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Make this: 2 classic Italian spritzes

In northern Italy, the Spritz Hugo is just as ubiquitous as the Aperol Spritz.

September 17, 2021

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The true story behind how Missouri saved the French wine industry

Once upon a time, a mysterious disease decimated nearly half of all of France’s vineyards. Just when all hope was lost, Missouri vintners came to the rescue. At least this is the hero’s journey we Missourians love to hear.

September 13, 2021

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5 tips for making the perfect spritz

A spritz is an easy cocktail to make at home, and it doesn’t even involve any fancy or hard-to-find ingredients.

September 8, 2021

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24 places for bottomless brunch cocktails in St. Louis

Here’s a list of spots offering weekend brunch that have you covered in the all-important bottomless cocktail department.

August 20, 2021

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Drink this cocktail at Olive + Oak

The delightful #94 cocktail at Olive + Oak​ plays like a well-composed dish.

August 13, 2021

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6 Readers' Choice Award-winning St. Louis-made spirits

With new players in the game and several award-winning spirits under its belt, St. Louis’ distillery scene shows no sign of slowing down.

July 29, 2021

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10 reasons to buy all your booze at Randall’s Wines & Spirits

You voted Randall’s Wine & Spirits your Favorite Bottle Shop. We love it too. Here’s why.

July 28, 2021

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Readers’ Choice Bartender of the Year Jacob Smith's favorite Old-Fashioned recipe

Jacob Smith has been behind the bar at a unique array of spots, including Blood & Sand​, where his work has garnered him Readers’ Choice Bartender of the Year honors.

July 23, 2021

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Drink this cocktail at Retreat Gastropub

The Golden State at Retreat Gastropub​ channels traditional Indian flavors into a cocktail.

June 30, 2021