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Drinks

Salem's Bit Bar to Open Beer Garden

  July will feature the renowned Night Shift Brewing from Everett, Massachusetts, an early partner of the Bit Bar crew. August will be split ...

Andover's Oak & Iron Brewing Co.

  After more than 20 years with Mars, Incorporated, Jim Cass and John Helferich have turned in their chocolate bars for classic malts. That&r...

Privateer Seasonal Release Gin

  Every January, when citrus fruits are at their peak, the staff of Privateer Rum in Ipswich gathers with a few volunteers to hand-zest a who...

The Port Tavern's Irish Coffee

Warm up with The Port Tavern’s classic Irish Coffee. By Lauren Carelli.   There’s a cold rain falling on old snow, and the slu...

Smoky, Salty, Savory Mezcal

Mezcal is easily misunderstood. Combining the salty, savory aspects of tequila with the smokiness of a fine Scotch, it surprises your ...

Irish Coffee Recipe

  Irish coffee is one of the few classic cocktails around with a clear history. On a wintery night in 1943, passengers on a transatlantic &ld...

Local Craft Beers

  By all accounts, Bent Water Brewing Co.’s first year was a pretty remarkable one. In November 2015, when it released its first batch ...

Cold Weather Drink

  At its heart, a hot toddy is a pretty simple drink—some sort of spirit, a sweetener, maybe some citrus or spice, and hot water. No sh...