Spring 2023 Vol . 4 No . 1
WE FIND SOMETHING TO LOVE about every season , but spring is truly special . The colors ! The flowers ! The scents ! The feeling of freshness and warmth that ’ s so welcome after the magic of late winter has worn off .
To help you celebrate spring events , we ’ ve got an outstanding lineup of drink recipes perfect for the season . Looking for something visually vibrant ? Check out page 7 for cocktails in the shade of Viva Magenta — the Pantone Color of the year for 2023 .
If you ’ re more into seeing green , we have Irish twists on classic cocktails for St . Patrick ’ s Day on page 9 . ( They ’ re not all green , but they ’ re all great !)
Danielle Harris , head bartender at Nanbu Noodle Bar in Santa Rosa Beach , FL , shares her recipe for the Hand Grenade sake cocktail — featured on the cover — on page 5 . It ’ s actually a Mardi Grasthemed drink , but it works perfectly for St . Paddy ’ s Day .
Wine fans have plenty to love too . Wine expert Marnie Old provides insight on how wine maps can help us better understand the history , different grape varieties and styles of wine .
Plus , our wine panelists reveal the best wines they drank this past year , along with ratings and tasting notes . We also cover what kind of wine to pair with a Brazilian steak dinner .
And this issue ’ s Tips from The Trade department focuses on the different types of sherry — the mysterious fortified wines from Spain — and what to serve with them .
Finally , we take a deep dive into the world of Mexican spirits . Tequila and mezcal have taken off in recent years , but there are a few more agave spirits making their way into the U . S . that you need to know about . After all , Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner !
Happy spring — cheers !
Melissa Dowling Editor
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