3 FIRST SIP
4 FOOD PAIRINGS
6 CELEBRATION INSPIRATION
7 VINSIGHTS
8 WHAT I ’ M DRINKING NOW
9 MEET THE MIXOLOGIST
10 DRINKS
12 DEEP DIVE
13 TIPS FROM THE TRADE
14 SPIRIT REVIEWS
16 WINE REVIEWS
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WINTER 2021 , VOL . 2 NO . 4
3 FIRST SIP
Warming up to rum By Melissa Dowling
4 FOOD PAIRINGS
Holiday ideas from the director of wine at Fleming ’ s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar , plus a somm shares lamb pairings By Melissa Dowling
6 CELEBRATION INSPIRATION
Favorite cocktails from the Miracle and Sippin ’ Santa holiday-themed pop-up bars By Melissa Dowling
7 VINSIGHTS
France ’ s influence on the modern wine world By Marnie Old
8 WHAT I ’ M DRINKING NOW
Natalie Tapken and Chateau Simone Rosé
9 MEET THE MIXOLOGIST
Sophie Burton , beverage director of JoJo ’ s Beloved Cocktail Lounge in Atlanta
10 DRINKS
Sips to spruce up your winter celebrations
12 DEEP DIVE
A closer look at some of the traditional holiday beverages By Jeremy Nedelka
13 TIPS FROM THE TRADE
An overview of some basic bar glasses and what they ’ re used for By Melissa Dowling
14 SPIRIT REVIEWS
Whiskey ratings from the New York International Spirits Competition
16 WINE REVIEWS
Our panel rates sparkling wines
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