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November 25, 2019 History, Magazine, Nightlife

How Wisconsin Became the Buckle on the 'Brandy Belt'

This spirit has been a part of our DNA since the 19th century.

February 19, 2018 Cocktails, Magazine

What’s Behind House Specialty Drinks With All the Bells and Whistles

Our cocktail connoisseur delves into some rarified concoctions.

January 18, 2018 Cocktails, Magazine

What Really Goes Into Juniper Harvesting for Gin?

Our spirits expert works up a sweat gathering juniper berries.

December 15, 2017 Cocktails

Where to Find a Tom & Jerry Cocktail in Milwaukee

Nothing says traditional Christmas like a Tom & Jerry. Here’s where you can get a mug of this warm, creamy, boozy classic.

November 6, 2017 Cocktails, Magazine

The Old Tradition of ‘Bathroom Reading’ Still Lives on in Some Milwaukee Taverns

Unconventional “reading rooms”

October 12, 2017 Dining & Drink, Magazine

What We Learned When We Visited the Graves of Milwaukee’s Esteemed Beer Barons

Rival beer barons rest in peace, and close together, in Brewers Corner.

September 11, 2017 Cocktails, Magazine

The Artisanal Ice Trend Comes to Milwaukee’s Cocktail Scene

Customized ice is making a splash in upscale bars. Our expert explains.

August 10, 2017 Cocktails, Magazine

How to Determine the Right Drink to Order at Any Wisconsin Bar

Our cocktail expert expounds on what to drink where

July 12, 2017 Cocktails, History, Magazine

Solving the Mystery of the Bygone ‘Karl Ratzsch Special’ Cocktail

We investigate a piece of Milwaukee menu history

June 8, 2017 Cocktails, Magazine

The Intertwining Histories of Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge & At Random

Exploring the woven pasts of these two Milwaukee cocktail lounges.

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