Summer is almost here at last, and we’re ready to toast to life spent enjoying the great outdoors with backyard barbecues, sailing on the bay, picnics at our favorite local beaches and camping trips. Provisioning for any adventure is easy with these canned beverages from local makers. Cheers! Best Day Brewing West Coast IPA Made […]
Mention Cinco de Mayo, the annual holiday celebrated on May 5 in Mexico, and also increasingly in the U.S., and the first thing that may come to mind is tequila and margaritas. There’s a reason for that: In the mid-20th century, Mexican immigrants in the U.S. began celebrating Cinco de Mayo as a way to […]
Living an alcohol-free, or “dry life,” is the norm for many people, including Muslims, Mormons and anyone who has earned a sobriety chip. But it’s also becoming a growing trend, at least during the month of January, for as much as 15% of the U.S. population, according to recent surveys. “Dry January” began as a […]
Poolside parties and summer evening soirees call for festive beverages that celebrate the season. We’ve got you covered with these new releases and seasonal specials — all by local makers — from session-friendly drinks to a party-ready cocktail. Marin’s First Hard Kombucha Folksy, a brand-new line of low-sugar, low-alcohol (5% ABV) hard kombucha drinks, could […]
All Hallow’s Eve is almost here, and with social distancing guidelines in place, there is no better reason to celebrate at home. William Grant & Sons shared some deliciously creepy cocktails recipes with us, perfect for enjoying for a night in with a scary movie, or to pair with a haunting meal. Mix one up […]
All Hallow’s Eve is almost here, and with social distancing guidelines in place, there is no better reason to celebrate at home. William Grant & Sons shared some deliciously creepy cocktails recipes with us, perfect for enjoying for a night in with a scary movie, or to pair with a haunting meal. Mix one up […]
Labor Day signals the end of summer, and if you are like us, we don’t want to let go. To celebrate summer’s last hurrah this holiday weekend, we are sharing some easy-to-make cocktail recipes from William Grant & Sons brand ambassadors. If you do partake, cheers with us on social by tagging us at @betterchicago, […]
You’re stuck at home, the beer and wine have run out and the next shopping trip is days away. Before panic sets in you turn your eyes toward your liquor cabinet. Is a delicious cocktail hiding in there somewhere? Bartender, Marin IJ “Barfly” columnist and author of Twenty Years Behind Bars, Jeff Burkhart, thinks […]
Death Proof, a “lethal” blend of dark rum, Calvados, orange and aromatic bitters, is just one of the pre-tiki-era handmade drinks on the menu at San Rafael’s California Gold. The brainchild of Tam High alumnus Isaac Shumway and co-owner and life partner Rhia, the slickly comfortable space is decked out in a style befitting the […]
First came the trendy and Instagram-able canned wines, now canned cocktails are gaining popularity. Canned cocktails are more portable and convenient, and they have a less detrimental impact on the environment — not only do they allow you to skip the straw, thus saving plastic, but they’re also more shelf-stable than glass bottles. Family-owned Chicago […]
