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2 weeks ago | 
tablemagazine.com | Kylie Thomas |Zack Durkin
This elevated and boozy take on the classic Arnold Palmer is an ode to the golf legend himself as the U.S. Open propels into full swing. Besides winning his own U.S. Open title, Arnold Palmer also was named PGA Player of the Year in 1960 and again in 1962, won the Masters four times, and won the British Open. As you sit back to watch the match on TV or head out to Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh, sip this refreshing respite with a surprising flavor profile.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
tablemagazine.com | Kylie Thomas |Zack Durkin
The apocalyptic, zombie wasteland of The Last of Us video game and TV show both feature an abundance of one particular crop: mushrooms. Specifically Cordyceps. That’s right, a simple little fungus becomes quite a danger in this story about a young girl and a heartbroken surrogate dad traveling through post-outbreak America.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
tablemagazine.com | Kylie Thomas |Zack Durkin
This Valentine’s Day, raise a glass to the complexities of love with a Friends to Lovers Cocktail inspired by the rom-com When Harry Met Sally. Much like Harry and Sally’s interesting friendship dynamic, this elevated spritz unexpectedly blends Aperol and cider into something that’s actually warming and comforting. The crispness of champagne style cider meets the warmth of bourbon, reminding us of the iconic fall scenes in this beloved movie.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
tablemagazine.com | Kylie Thomas |Zack Durkin
Transport yourself to the romantic streets of Brooklyn Heights on Valentine’s Day with this Moonstruck inspired cocktail. A variation of the classic Brooklyn Godfather, this recipe captures the magic and passion of the iconic rom-com film. Take a page from Loretta Castorini’s book and let this drink take you on an unexpected journey, with plenty of adventurous turns. In this cocktail, we replace sweet vermouth with the delicate sweetness of maraschino liqueur.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
tablemagazine.com | Kylie Thomas |Zack Durkin
Paul Mescal is simply everywhere these days. From TV shows like Normal People to the upcoming Gladiator II, audiences can’t escape the understated charm of this Irish star. And with that face, who would want to? We’re celebrating Mr. Paul Mescal and his success with a cocktail that captures his balance of warmth, complexity, and an indefinable sweetness. This combination of smooth Irish whiskey and smoky mezcal (get it?) plays off of the honey. Honestly? We’ll all take a delightful sip of Paul Mescal.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
tablemagazine.com | Emma Riva |Zack Durkin
This bourbon cocktail brings you a classic a Manhattan with a Halloween twist. We’ve used Wigle Whiskey’s Vampire Bourbon, but feel free to substitute with any red corn bourbon of your choice. One of these bourbon cocktails a day keeps the vampires away thanks to garlic simple syrup and garlic garnish. It might not be a good idea to invite your friends Dracula, Edward Cullen, and Lestat over for a drink when you’re serving this. That party won’t end well.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
tablemagazine.com | Emma Riva |Zack Durkin
When it comes to voting, the ballot box is of prime importance. The tally of what’s inside can have lasting impact for generations to come. While your cocktail may not impact generations, it can certainly impact your night and you’ll want to choose wisely. For a cocktail with mystery and intrigue, we’ve adapted a clarified Whiskey Sour. Few drink categories are more mysterious than the almost mythic clarified cocktail.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
tablemagazine.com | Emma Riva |Zack Durkin
Along with every poll about the 2024 presidential election, you see the same words: margin of error. This year, we’re especially lucky that the polling results usually fall within the margin of error. What does this mean? The race is close. Really close. We’re within the “plus or minus a couple points” that are given to account for anomalies and deviations. What else does this mean? You need a drink that you can make quickly and that allows for a mistake or miscalculation without ruining your cocktail.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
tablemagazine.com | Emma Riva |Zack Durkin
Why should the kids have all the fun on Halloween? This bewitching Halloween cocktail, the Witch’s Brew, casts its spell with Japanese Midori and tart fresh lime juice. Its classic horror film vibe comes from a shard of dry ice. Suitable for grown up ghosts and goblins everywhere. What Makes This Halloween Cocktail Green? Japanese Midori gives this Halloween cocktail its ghoulish green. It’s a bright green liqueur with a sweet, melon flavor, primarily made from Japanese melons like Yubari.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
tablemagazine.com | Kylie Thomas |Zack Durkin
Within our Presidential Debate Cocktail is the biggest decision you’ll make this election cycle! Will you choose what He Said or She Said? With the same base these respectively colored blue and red cocktails only vary by one ingredient, and that ends up making a HUGE difference. The red version is hard hitting with the standout, bittersweet addition of Campari. It’s just what you need after what feels like a never-ending, doom-filled debate night.
