Weekend Cocktail: Bridge Bar’s Draft Dodger

draft dodger

BY MARIS CALLAHAN With August winding down, there is no such thing as spending too many evenings drinking cocktails on an outdoor patio, especially if said outdoor patio just so happens to be in the direct proximity of the Chicago River. Bridge … [Read more...]

In-Room Cocktail Experience at The James Brings the Bartender to You [Recipes: Corpse Reviver #2 and Old Havana Cocktails]

In Room Bartender - The James 3

BY MARIS CALLAHAN Have you ever stayed in a hotel and wished there was something to drink in your minibar besides hideously overpriced beer and run-of-the-mill wine? Whether you're planning a quick downtown staycation or putting up your … [Read more...]

Weekend Cocktail Recipes: Agave Margarita & Elate’s Mint Julep

Elate Mint Julep

BY MARIS CALLAHAN If you're in the mood to celebrate something, then you're in luck, because today is the Kentucky Derby Day and Cinco de Mayo. If you're not heading out on the town, you can make a delicious margarita or mint julep at home with a … [Read more...]