An Amaro Scene Springs Up in Seattle
From Artusi to Barnacle, Brad Thomas Parsons explores Seattle's love affair with amari and the unique culture that's grown up around these bitter liqueurs.
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The Art of Drinking Alone
For most, the thought of drinking alone at bars is fraught with anxiety. But for Brad Thomas Parsons, the act has taught him the virtue of familiarity.
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Riff Diaries: Bitters
With a flick of the wrist, a dash or two of bitters can transform a drink. Here are four cocktails that simply can't live without them.
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Shady Lane
As far as this warm-weather cooler is concerned, the Pavement classic's refrain says it all: “A Shady Lane, everybody wants one.”
Cricket Ball
Brad Thomas Parsons came across this understated aperitif at the Red Cat in Manhattan. So named because the drink’s hue matches the color of a traditional cricket ball.
Autumn Sweater
The bittersweet lyrics of “Autumn Sweater,” from Yo La Tengo’s 1997 album, I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One, serve as the source material for this melancholy change-of-season shoegazer.
Rye Whiskey Syrup
Equal parts rye and sugar, this strong play on simple syrup is a necessary component of the Bitter Handshake, a recipe from Brad Thomas Parsons' book, Bitters.
Black Scottish Cyclops
Sometimes coming up with a name for an original cocktail is a challenge, and other times it just comes to you when you’re watching a YouTube clip from the multiplayer…
