... who has made Moonlight one of America’s fastest-growing (distribution in 23 states and counting) and eclectic meaderies. To date, Fairbrother has released nearly 70 different meads, from mango-infused ...

... up this piquant, peppery cocktail.   2 oz. jalapeño-infused tequila 
1 oz. mango purée (see tip) 
3/4 agave simple syrup (1:1) 
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice Tools: blender Glass: cocktail Garnish: ...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Photo by Brian Wong Photography Blood Orange-Infused Cold Brew Coffee For a citrusy twist on cold-brew, San Francisco café ...

... summery goodness right into the glass.   3/4 oz. dark rum 3/4 oz. brandy 5 oz. corn-infused milk 1/2 oz. cinnamon syrup Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: highball Garnish: black sesame seeds   Combine ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Lost at Sea A simply smashing mix of Cognac, rum, Falernum and fresh fruits.   1 oz. Cognac 1/2 oz. Jamaican rum 3/4 oz. pineapple-infused ...

... take on a modern Mint Julep.   1 oz. rye whiskey 1 oz. apple brandy 1/2 oz. cinnamon- and clove-infused brown sugar syrup (see below) 7-8 mint leaves Tools: muddler, swizzle stick Glass: julep Garnish: ...

... juice and cucumber-infused Hendrick’s gin. While his drink is a classic gimlet at heart, celery turns it into something special. “Celery juice can be a very easy way to transform cocktails,” Biancaniello ...

... nutty flavor to cocktails like the Roughstock Sour when infused into a sugary simple syrup. Basil Syrup Got a garden full of fresh basil? Infuse the leaves into this syrup and mix up this Enchanted ...

... syrup that’s requisite in a Zombie.   3 cinnamon sticks, crushed 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Fresh grapefruit juice   Create an infused simple syrup by heating cinnamon sticks, sugar and water. Bring to ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Dijon Syrup While it may sound better suited to a brat than a cocktail shaker, this mustard- and sweet paprika-infused syrup ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Clove Syrup Teeny cloves pack a lot of flavor when infused into a fizzy Sparkling Pear Float or cup of hot tea. 1 cup ...

... when infused into a sugary simple syrup.   2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water 1 oz. roasted barley in a saucepan   Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high ...

... Takoba taco shop heats things up with its mango- and habanero-infused house ‘Rita—it’s perfect alongside a heaping plate of slow-braised pork tacos and a side of queso. 1610 E. 7th St., Austin; 512-628-4466; ...

... the peels to infuse in spirits like gin and vodka for creative spins on classic cocktails. His take on a Negroni, for example, might include the French aperitif Suze, a bianco vermouth and a grapefruit-infused ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Vianney Rodriguez, sweetlifebake.com Watermelon Cucumber Margarita Cool down with this watermelon- and cucumber-infused take ...

... says. “We could make a red wine–based, apple brandy-fortified aperitif infused with 50 herbs in the next 10 years; we don’t know, but all the components are there to play with it.” As New World vermouths ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Pret a Poire Armagnac proves it’s more than just a solo sipper in this pear-infused aperitif.   1 ...

... bourbon- and blackstrap rum-infused variation from ace Chicago barman (and 2013 Imbibe 75 Person to Watch) Stephen Cole infuses a few culinary techniques for a batter that can’t be beat.  ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Czech the Shelf Sweet meets spice in this gingery, dry Curaçao-infused flip. 3/4 oz. dry Curaçao (Best uses Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao) ...

... may never surpass that of its more bold-flavored brethren, today vanilla is popping up in character roles at bars across the country—in the form of a syrup or extract, as an ingredient in bitters, or infused ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Darren Edwards The Kentucky Pilgrim Gather some friends and give thanks for this fruit- and spice-infused cocktail—it can ...

... $32/set of 4, williams-sonoma.com   Vergano Americano Chinato A quinine-infused fortified Italian wine, this herbal and slightly bitter sipper doubles as both an aperitif and ...

...      Dogfish Chicory Stout Each year Dogfish-heads eagerly await the November release of this chicory-, coffee- and licorice-infused stout, and with a sessionable ...

... subtle notes from amari and other liqueurs. Take her Battle of Algiers, which pairs bourbon with doses of Green Chartreuse and chai-infused sweet vermouth. Her Autumn Sonata, meanwhile, is a full-throttle ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Belsnickel Cocktail Emeryville, California, bartender Alex Smith pairs apple brandy with a cranberry liqueur and clove-infused bitters for ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Bar Fly With identical proportions of four ingredients, this cocktail can easily be multiplied for entertaining.   1 oz. fig-infused gin ...

...  2 oz. pomegranate-infused gin 3/4 oz. winter tonic syrup 2 oz. club soda Tools: barspoon Glass: Collins Garnish: long orange twist   Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled glass, stir ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Clay McLachlan © 2012 Affogato with Smoky Almond Ice Cream Mezcal-infused ice cream creates a smoky backdrop ...

... to follow.   Founders Brewing Breakfast Stout Beer for breakfast? When it’s infused with oats, coffee and chocolate, why not? Every September, Founders releases its  Breakfast Stout in bottles, ...

... sipper.   3/4 oz. apple-infused applejack (see below) 3/4 oz. ginger-cider syrup (see below) 3/4 oz. lemon juice 2 oz. ginger ale White ale (Smith-Mattsson uses Blanche de Bruxelles) Ice ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Kris Misevski Room with a View Bartender Travis Owens uses a locally produced gin and clove-infused syrup to ...

... infused with a fairly simple potpourri of botanicals (juniper, coriander, orange, lemon, angelica root and cardamom). The final distillation is run through an alembic pot still and then aged in wine barrels. ...

... saison infused with 20 different black ingredients, including licorice, peppercorns, tea and black garlic. Meanwhile, don’t hesitate to ask the affable Peterson, who also curates a globe-spanning beer ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Cucumber Vermouth DIY dry vermouth gets a refreshing, vegetal makeover with this cucumber-infused formula from Portland, Ore. bartender ...

... topping for ice cream. East Aspen Heights An herb-infused simple syrup amplifies the herbaceousness of gin and Chartreuse in this berry- and pear-studded sipper. Homemade Pimm's ...

... saloon, El Dorado. Before being purchased by Nate Stanton in 2007, it was an aging, dilapidated eyesore. But as soon as Stanton infused it with his vision of cocktails done well, it took on a new life ...

... with monthly brewing classes, DIY starter kits sold via their website, and stainless steel-fermented bottled and keg offerings brewed with teas ranging from oolong to organic sencha and infused with locally ...

... and Little Bird restaurants, Portland, Oregon For a French-infused picnic that goes low on fuss but big on taste, look no further than this streamlined pairing from acclaimed Portland, Oregon wine director ...

... in an array of drinks. Here are 10 of our favorite herb cocktails.     A Walk in the Garden True to its name, this cocktail made with celery juice and fennel-infused gin, and garnished with a ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES In Bruges Pineapple, hibiscus-infused gin and a light Belgian-style saison ale combine to make a deliciously crisp, fruity and floral summer ...

... sorbet from writer and food stylist Ellen Jackson.   Strawberry Wine Sorbet Get a double dose of fresh strawberry flavor in this bright and juicy fruit wine-infused summery sorbet.   Sueno ...

... in Newport, Oregon, which partners with another, similarly named Oregon producer, Rogue Creamery, on a line of beer- and hop-infused cheeses. “There’s a visceral connection between cattle and beer.” You’ll ...

... and the Midnight Manhattan made with cherry- and vanilla-infused bourbon—as well as fruity originals, like the Strawberry Blond, a mix of strawberry-infused vodka, ginger liqueur, strawberry purée, lemon ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES   Strawberry Wine Sorbet Get a double dose of fresh strawberry flavor in this bright and juicy fruit wine-infused ...

... Hop Cheddar by Rogue Creamery, Oregon This seasonal cheddar is infused with fresh Freedom hops grown by Oregon’s Rogue Ales and released every spring. Taste it at Rogue pubs in Oregon, Washington and ...

... the heat. Temper the egg and sugar mixture by slowly adding the infused cream to bring the egg up to the same temperature, whisking all the time. Strain the mixture and then allow it to cool to room temperature. ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo Courtesy of Oak at Fourteenth East Aspen Heights An herb-infused simple syrup amplifies the herbaceousness of gin and Chartreuse ...

... of tarragon syrup. 1 oz. Campari 1 oz. kumquat purée (blend together 3-4 kumquats, skin on, with a splash of water until smooth and fine-strain before using) 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz. tarragon-infused ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Jay B Sauceda Preferred Lies Bergamot-infused bourbon meets with an apple cidery tang and a touch of ginger in this cocktail ...

... pump that dispensed CO2-infused water—into an ostentatious art form. In hopes of attracting customers, pharmacists invested in extravagant fountains, some costing north of $50,000, standing more than six ...