No. 56 July/August 2015

Features

Swing Low

Lower in alcohol but big on flavor, shim cocktails are built for sipping all summer long.

So Metal

Once knocked as a novelty, canned craft beer is growing up. Read More »

Take it Outside

Summer’s the season for alfresco wining and dining.

Cold Case

Cold-brew coffee is hitting the mainstream, and it’s better than ever. Read More »

Roman Holiday

The Eternal City builds a drinks culture for the ages. Read More »

Departments

Uncorked

Summery sodas, the anatomy of the Sherry Cobbler, sangria three ways and wine blogger Marissa Ross on her vino-fueled playlist, desert-island bottle and the most unusual wine she’s ever tasted.

Behind the Bar

New York is the ancestral home of American rooftop drinking.

Taste Test

Grüner Veltliner is the perfect wine for warm-weather sipping.

Gear

Six coolers that make outdoor imbibing a breeze.

Elements

Rhum agricole lends a Gallic accent to summer cocktails. Read More »

Characters

Cocktail-renaissance pioneer Martin Doudoroff relishes his independence. Read More »

Mix It Up

DIY pineapple-coconut rum adds a breezy bent to summer coolers.

Scene Scout

Where to drink in Seattle’s Pioneer Square. Read More »

Cravings

Ace summer picnics with this Brazilian-style fried chicken.

Quench

Revisiting Italy’s summery digestivi.

Bonus Articles

Best Canned Beers Read More »

Summer's Best Cold Brew Coffee Read More »

Outdoor Wine Dinner Guide Read More »

Wine Dinner Hosting Tips Read More »

Scenes from Rome Read More »

Wine Tasting Playlist Tips Read More »

Introduction to the Ti Punch Read More »

Cold Brew Coffee Gets Creative Read More »

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