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A Horchata Mocktail Recipe from Erick Williams' New Tequila- and Mezcal-Focused Cocktail Lounge

Lisa Futterman

Erick Williams' Cantina Rosa in Hyde Park celebrates tequila and mezcal, but also offers thoughtful non-alcoholic options like the Horchata Fizz, which you can make at home.

A Vibrant, Latin-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Cocktail for Dry January

Lisa Futterman

Thanks to non-alcoholic agave spirits, you can enjoy a sunny mocktail with this recipe from the new Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park restaurant Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval.

A Family-Owned Old-School Pop Manufacturer Nears a Century in Business in Chicago

Daniel Hautzinger

Filbert's Old Time Root Beer was started by Charles Filbert in 1926. His grandson Ron continues to run it today, producing pop on old-fashioned machinery on the Southwest Side. 

Gathers Tea Bar Brings a “New-School” Approach to Boba with Handcrafted Drinks

Lisa Futterman

There are dozens of bubble tea bars in the Chicago area, but Gathers Tea Bar stands out for its high-quality ingredients and handcrafted drinks, many of which are brewed with precise specification to order. 

A Ukrainian Cider Recipe for the Holidays from a Respected Chicago Chef

Daniel Hautzinger

Uzvar is a cider of dried fruits and nuts typically served around the holidays in Ukraine. Chef Johnny Clark, who recently opened a Ukrainian restaurant and named it after his grandma, Anelya, shared a recipe for the warming drink.

These Chicago Liqueur Companies Want to Give Mixologists New Tools to Get Creative with Cocktails

Lisa Futterman

Looking to switch up your negroni or shake up your spritz? A pair of Chicago spirit makers share the thinking behind their unique liqueurs, which they hope will give mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts new tools to experiment with new and classic cocktails alike. 

Three Wintry Holiday Cocktails That Aren't Eggnog

Daniel Hautzinger

While everyone drinks eggnog, spiked or not, at the holidays, there are a lot of other festive beverages out there. Try recipes for three unique options: a coffee-flavored one, a tropical drink, and a nutty, minty Christmas shot. 
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