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When the thermometer looks like it’s about to boil the mercury inside it, you know it’s too hot to do much. In the South, that means it’s time for some sweet tea. Normally it’s pretty straightforward: you take several Lipton tea bags, steep them in a small pot of hot water, and then dilute this mixture in a large pitcher filled with ice. Stir in a couple scoops of sugar and you’re all set. But what if you want something stronger than caffeine and sugar in your glass? Check out these delicious ha …

July 14th is a very special day if you’re French (or have a taste for things like stinky cheese and black berets). It’s Bastille Day, the day that France celebrates its independence from the tyranny of monarchy. Kind of like our 4th of July, but with guillotines.Most importantly of all, it’s a great excuse to bust out your favorite French liqueurs and spirits. Without a tipple or two, Bastille Day wouldn’t be very fun! Here are some of our favorite French drinks to enjoy -- as they say in Paris, …

With the thermostat going up and up, you’ve got to do something to cool off. Cracking open a cool beer works—but what if you’re craving something sweet? Luckily you can have both. Here are some of our favorite boozy summer milkshakes. Sweet, delicious, and with a little more kick than what you grew up having at the diner.Key Lime Pie MilkshakeFor this adult take on a diner classic, you’ll combine vanilla ice cream, graham crackers, key lime juice, and a few ounces of your favorite vodka in a ble …

Living in Chicago, you’ve probably seen the colorful cans of beer brewed by Revolution Brewing. That’s because this top-50 craft brewing company calls the North Side of Chicago home, and they’ve quickly established themselves at the national level despite only being founded back in 2010.Revolution Brewing was started by Josh Deth, a former apprentice at Golden Prairie Brewing. After working there and at Goose Island for a little over two decades, he decided to start his own operation. He found a …

If you’re a fan of bitter drinks, no doubt you’ve heard of Campari. This herbal aperitif from Italy has been a staple in cocktail bars for over a century. This week we thought we’d take a quick dive into the history of this beverage, plus share one of our favorite cocktail recipes with you. Don’t forget that you can find it in our online store or in any of our physical locations around Chicago.Campari got its start in 1860, when a young mixologist named Gaspare Campari concocted a liqueur contai …