A Night at the Door With Three Detroit Bouncers
The eyes and ears of three very different bars tell us about their normal—and not-so-normal—nights on the job.
- story: Mickey Lyons
- photos: Amy Sacka
Detroit’s Last Great Blues Bar
The Raven Lounge & Restaurant remains a spiritual home for America’s original music.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photos: Jenna Belevender
What We’re Into Right Now
A glitter-topped Daiquiri, a new agave-focused bar, Detroit's drinking scene and more.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Capitol Park
A base of rye and Cardamaro is complemented by a measure of herbal liqueur and three types of bitters.
World’s Strongest Man
Beaux Kerin’s variation on Detroit’s beloved Hummer ice cream cocktail substitutes black strap rum that’s been milk-washed.
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Dorothy Elizabeth marries the Last Word and Champagne in this dry, effervescent cocktail.
Year of the Rat
A cross between two tiki classics: the Pearl Diver and the Zombie, featuring Gardenia Mix, an obscure spiced syrup invented by tiki forefather Donn Beach.
