“Hair of The Dog” is Real

Peer-reviewed scientific publication Journal of Pain (which sounds like an excellent album title) has reported that booze is a more effective painkiller than acetaminophen—which certainly explains why so many people use the “Hair of the Dog” excuse to get over a hangover. The study has shown that a blood alcohol content of approximately 0.08% (around three or four drinks) results in “a small elevation of …

Five Cocktails From The Creative Time Spring Gala 2017

A bathtub full of Bombay Sapphire gin and a medley of the most uncommon flavors come to life

New York City public art non-profit Creative Time convened this week for their annual spring gala. The organization, forever growing in acclaim for their ambitious large-scale commissions, honored the work of Opening Ceremony founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim. They also teased at their Pledges of Allegiance project featuring artist-designed flags with social justice messaging—which properly commences across NYC on Flag Day, 14 June 2017. …

The Perfect Spring and Summer Martini

A 50/50 Plymouth Gin and Lillet Blanc cocktail makes for the next Aperol Spritz, only with more oomph

A mention of the word martini calls to mind so many personal experiences and associations that the cocktail really means something different to just about every consumer. Whether you’re a vodka or gin drinker, or if you like it citrus-dominant or dirty, or even bone dry, when you order a cocktail, it should be to your flavor expectations. While the CH team each has a …