Six Summery Cocktails

Four ways to reimagine the use of gin, plus a vodka and rum cocktail to round it all out

It’s easy when summer rolls around to default to the good old gin and tonic. That said, it’s far from the only way to maximize the spirit’s freshness. After surveying multiple venues in NYC, we found four gin drinks that truly reimagine the way it’s consumed. But for anyone who’s over gin as a go-to summertime spirit, we’ve also got a simple-to-make vodka cocktail that’s …

Why We Should Freeze Our Coffee Beans

A recent study has proven that freezing coffee beans before grinding results in a tastier brew. A study published in Scientific Reports has revealed that cold beans “produce smaller, more consistently sized particles when ground, yielding more flavor from less coffee.” The issue of consistency is key, because during brewing, water extracts flavor at different rates from larger and smaller grinds—an inconsistent grind can lead …

Bulat Knife

A good-looking chef's knife maximizing edge-retention, at a lower price

Fully funded shortly after its Kickstarter launched, Bulat joins the throngs of new start-ups offering premium direct-to-consumer goods at lower prices. This one’s a good-looking chef’s knife to completely replace your block of cheap knives—root vegetables and overripe tomatoes beware. “I actually became a bit of a knife nerd through throwing knives oddly enough,” Bulat founder Alex Commons tells CH. “Up here in Canada we …