4 FIRST SIP
5 WHAT I’ M DRINKING NOW
6 DRINKS
8 MEET THE MIXOLOGIST
9 VINSIGHTS
10 TIPS FROM THE TRADE
11 DEEP DIVE
12 ROAD TRIP
18 FOOD PAIRINGS
19 HOLIDAY
20 CHEERS WINE PANEL REVIEWS
22 SPIRIT REVIEW
24 NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS
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4 FIRST SIP
Chilling in
5 WHAT I’ M DRINKING NOW
Katie Zuidema and the Nectar Confit
6 DRINKS
Winter cocktails to stave off the cold
8 MEET THE MIXOLOGIST
Q & A with Kirk Gibson of Lucky Star in Atlanta
9 VINSIGHTS
A lesson in the genetics of wine grapes By Marnie Old
In this Issue
WINTER 2025, VOL. 5 NO. 3
10 TIPS FROM THE TRADE
A craft distillery shares how to level up your Old Fashioned By Melissa Dowling
11 DEEP DIVE
The history and some new takes on the Ramos Gin Fizz By Melissa Dowling
12 ROAD TRIP
Our special section on Route 66 highlights some stops along the storied roadway By Melissa Dowling
18 FOOD PAIRINGS
Matching dessert wines with actual desserts By Melissa Dowling
19 HOLIDAY
A selection of drink recipes for seasonal festivities
20 CHEERS WINE PANEL REVIEWS
Our experts offer their picks for the best wines of 2025
22 SPIRIT REVIEW
The latest ratings of brandies and Cognacs fresh from the New York International Spirits Competition
24 NEW AND NOTEWORTHY PRODUCTS
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