Six Bloody Maria Variations From Herradura’s “Legends Challenge”

Masterful remixes of the tequila-powered brunch cocktail from some of the best bartenders in the US

The cocktails on signature menus move around as quickly as the bartenders making them. Some sippers have moved on from the longstanding staple Bloody Mary to its tequila-based sibling the Bloody Maria. Last week’s Tequila Herradura Legends bartender challenge took aim at Bloody Maria as one of three intense (and flavorful) competitions. Rather than lump on some garnish, the 26 contestants sought out either the …

Drink Fernet with a Sixth-Generation Branca

Discover how these rare vintages are used in cocktails through Per La Mente

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Inside Fernet-Branca’s cozy speakeasy, with access granted thanks to the brand’s must-visit lifestyle and cultural destination Per La Mente, all mahogany bars and soft leather seating rise between floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Italian tunes from the 1960s commit the space to its retro vibe and throwback ads line the walls for eye candy. There are themed cocktails for sipping, and Edoardo Branca for answers—he’s the sixth-generation Branca …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Architectural Airbnb alternatives, the history of the ampersand, a museum of fake art and more

1. This Museum is Full of Fake Art With forged versions of paintings by Rembrandt, Picasso and Renoir; fake diaries said to be written by Hitler; and more, this Vienna museum is full of phony pieces. Diane Grobe, co-owner and founder of the Museum of Art Fakes, was inspired to open the museum thanks to German artist Edgar Mrugalla who created over 3,500 forged artworks. …