Five Festive Holiday Cocktails

A little bit of smoke, a little bit of fire and a lot of spice

As fun should infuse the very air we breathe this time of year, it’s a good time to get extra creative with cocktails. Certain flavors have entered the seasonal signifier canon, but exploration shouldn’t stop there. The following cocktails, from some of our favorite spots, take each sip to the next level. There’s plenty of classic holiday flavors like baked apple, maple syrup and peppermint, …

Plant-in-City’s Architectural Terrariums

Whether from wood or copper, these ecosystems house wonders

With the ease of upkeep for air plants and terrariums—not to mention their flourishing, eco-wonderland-like contributions to offices and living spaces—there is an array of curious new options on the market. One, rather distinct from the rest, is NYC-based Plant-in-City founded by Huy Bui. In lieu of glass or ceramics, Bui works with wood, copper and steel—and his geometric pieces take their design cues from …

Viejo Indecente Smokeless Mezcal

A vibrant, natural agave flavor profile that defies category

You may ask yourself, can a product call itself mezcal if it doesn’t contain that signature smokiness? To a certain degree, a question like this harkens back to some people’s perception of scotch—where only the peated, smokey iterations are familiar to sense memory. In fact, however, smokeless mezcal is a thing—and no, it does not taste like tequila. Instead, it boasts a pure agave profile, …