Swift Distillery Stakes Its Claim on Texas Single Malt
Dripping Springs couple devote their resources to producing a whiskey known for its purity, simplicity, and elegance (and one ideal for the holidays).
Dripping Springs couple devote their resources to producing a whiskey known for its purity, simplicity, and elegance (and one ideal for the holidays).
Need a glass of something to make it through that one loud uncle’s political opinions after Thanksgiving dinner? We’ve got you covered.
From Drink.Well, in Austin.
From Eight Row Flint, in Houston.
West Texas’s claim on this fizzy, lemony cocktail is unprovable? We’ll drink to that.
Six Texas wines, beers, and cocktail recipes.
Johnny’s Gold Brick, in Houston.
Alba Huerta, arguably the best bartender in Texas, chats about serving cocktails in Houston.
The Townsend, in Austin.
From Vox Table, in Austin.
From Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, in Dallas.
True Texans stock up with more than Topo Chico and Big Red.
From Proof + Pantry, Dallas.
From Anvil Bar & Refuge, Houston.
More than a dozen craft beers from Texas and beyond that will pair well with your holiday feast.
From Barbaro, in San Antonio.
From Wonderland, in Austin.
From Wonderland, in Austin.
From The Pastry War, Houston.
Add some spice to that next pool party.
From Half Step, Austin.
From Minnie’s Tavern and Rye House, San Antonio.
From CBD Provisions, in Dallas.
From Drink.Well, in Austin.
It’s guaranteed to make your favorite urban cowgirl or cowboy happier than an armadillo diggin’ grub worms.
This tropical margarita is much fruitier and easier to drink than a genuine Mexican margarita. If a frozen drink gives you a headache, omit the crushed ice and serve on the rocks.1 shot (1 ounce) tequila 1 shot (1 ounce) Cointreau 1/4 fresh mango, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup fresh
Not that you’re looking for an excuse, but these five original cocktails concocted by Texas bartenders using local liquors are a thoroughly acceptable reason to pour yourself a drink. Or three.
A few of the state’s best mixologists share their secrets to making delicious drinks.
People from the spirits/brew world will descend upon Alamo City this weekend to discuss, serve, and celebrate a myriad of boozy beverages at the 2nd Annual San Antonio Cocktail Conference. TEXAS MONTHLY’s own Pat Sharpe will be judging the conference’s Original Cocktail Competition from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the St.
Is Election Day making you feel boozy? You aren’t alone. A number of Texas bars and restaurants are planning for customers to drink in ecstatic celebration or deep sorrow tomorrow after hitting the polls. If you’re in the mood for drink or two after casting your vote, check out some of these election-inspired cocktails from around Austin and Houston.
Get your salt shaker and limes ready to celebrate that "frozen concoction that helps you hang on."
Modeled on the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, the first ever San Antonio Cocktail Conference is ginning up for next weekend, with four days of drink seminars, guided tastings, and cocktail parties. You can get a buzz just reading the program, which is amazing both in its scope and in
Recipe from Teala’s, Houston
2 quarts tomato juice (Sacramento) 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (Lea and Perrins) 6 tablespoons chopped horseradish, or to taste 2 tablespoons each of chopped fresh garlic, lemon juice, lime juice, and dried dill 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon each of ground white pepper, celery salt, and garlic salt
Recipe from executive chef Michael Thomson, of Epicure in the Park, Dallas.
Tequila, tequila, everywhere, and not a drop in your margarita.
From Requiem for a Margarita.1/2 ounce of Triple Sec (1 tablespoon)1 ounce of fresh lime juice 1 1/2 ounces of light tequilaMaking the best margarita in town—at home—is not a matter of money. It does not depend on buying the best tequila or substituting classy Cointreau for the cheaper
The best ways to drink Mexico’s best liquor.
The inventor’s wife is named Margarita, but the drink was not named for a woman.