Chris Crowley

Chris Crowley is a staff writer at New York magazine's Grub Street. He drinks too many Piña Coladas.

Cocktails

The Lychee Martini Was So 1993

The ersatz Martini said everything about fusion, New York City nightlife and the spiraling ’tini craze.

story: Chris Crowley
photo: Aaron Bernstein

Spirits

Can Elyx Fashion a New Image for Luxury Vodka?

With Elyx, Absolut has made headway in a craft cocktail world that has traditionally shunned premium vodka. Chris Crowley on what Elyx's messaging signals about the changing notion of luxury…

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photo: Phil Barton

Cocktails

The Kombucha of Eastern Europe: DIY Kvass

An ancient, subtly alcoholic Eastern European beverage—generally made from fermented beets or bread—kvass has slowly made its way into American bars and restaurants. Chris Crowley explores the DIY world kvass…

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photo: Ricardo Liberato