Cocktails
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Jason Joyce
One Dish: The Iceberg at the Muskellounge
We reveal a little secret about what to order when the temperature tops out at 90 degrees plus. Read more
Phoebe Kranefuss
Non-alcoholic cocktails to try this summer
Zero-proof cocktails are non-alcoholic beverages typically made with many of the same ingredients and attention to detail as traditional cocktails, but without alcohol. They’ve become increasingly popular in the past few years. Read more
Jun 2, 2023
The room is spinning
“Booze and Vinyl” pairs cocktails with classic albums. Sibling writers (and drink enthusiasts) Tenaya and André Darlington come up with a host of ideas for listening parties. Read more
Apr 12, 2018
Justin Sprecher
Making the perfect margarita
With so many different ways to customize a margarita, sometimes the kind of tequila used can be an afterthought. But not all agave spirits are created equal (or with equal amounts of agave). Read more
Jun 8, 2017
Carolyn Fath
Earthy + fruity
A saketini from Morris Ramen means you don’t have to choose between sake and a mixed drink. The spiced pear version melds the earthy and the fruity. Read more
Feb 23, 2017
Dylan Brogan
The house always wins
Ever since the Robin Room opened almost a year ago, we’ve been waiting eagerly for the hip cocktail bar to debut a menu of house originals. Last week, they finally did! Read more
Feb 2, 2017
5:00 AM
Have it your way
Customers can indulge in self-service wine pours at Toot + Kate’s. The Verona wine bar brings some needed nightlife to a booming bedroom community. Read more
Jan 26, 2017
5:00 AM
Lucas Endres
Tradition!
A clarified milk punch from Merchant borrows from a three-hundred-year-old English tradition. The Moloko punch is bright, citrusy and creamy. Read more
Jan 19, 2017
5:00 AM
Linda Falkenstein
Shopping while intoxicated
Festival Foods’ happy hour makes shopping less of a chore. And the $4-$5 drink specials don’t hurt, either. Read more
Jan 12, 2017
5:00 AM
Laura Zastrow
Seasonal glow
Grog from the Weary Traveler is like a seasonal smorgasbord of spices. The hot beverage is mulled for hours and is potent, but still perfect mid-day. Read more
Jan 5, 2017
5:00 AM
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What the heck, enjoy ye cheeseburgers while ye may. This burger from Middleton is made with local grass-fed beef. Read more
Small batches from Supermoon
Supermoon is a small operation that specializes in unique limited releases; that’s all part of the plan. The brewery has a well-earned reputation for excellent small-batch rustic farmhouse ales. Read more
Ama, Willy Street’s new Nepali restaurant, is a stunner
Ama doesn’t feel like anything I’ve experienced before. And that’s especially remarkable, considering it’s from the family that brought Madison Chautara, Himal Chuli and Dobhan. Read more
Boozy barrel-aged treats from Delta and more
Just-released Madison-area and Wisconsin beers this month include picks from Delta Beer Lab, Lake Louie, Young Blood, O’So, Tyranena, and New Glarus Brewing. Read more
Breton baked goods travel well
Far Breton Bakery establishes a semi-permanent pop-up on the west side, as well as expanding its Fordem Avenue headquarters into a sit-down cafe. Read more
