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Drink ThisDrink This: Singapore Sling

Nikki BuchananApril 27, 2020

MercBar at The Esplanade offers a classy version of the gin-based Singapore Sling, an oft-adulterated refresher invented in 1915 at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Penicillin

Nikki BuchananMarch 28, 2020

If you appreciate smoky spirits such as mezcal, but haven’t made the leap to scotch, the Penicillin is a splendid gateway.

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Drink ThisDrink This: La Otra

Nikki BuchananFebruary 20, 2020

Vecina bar chief Miguel Mora captures a less-is-more mentality with this three-ingredient spring cocktail that looks feminine but packs a manly wallop.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Oak-Smoked Old-Fashioned

Nikki BuchananJanuary 23, 2020

At FLINT, the Oak-Smoked Old-Fashioned is decidedly new-fashioned.

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Drink ThisThe Killer Queen

Nikki BuchananDecember 20, 2019

Mixing tequila with green Chartreuse may sound awkward but credit The Parlor’s bartender Brent Nurre for recognizing the latent love connection.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Risk It for The Biscuit

Nikki BuchananNovember 21, 2019

Sam Olguin, talented mixologist and proud new partner in So Far, So Good at The Churchill food-hub in Phoenix has created a lusciously smooth classic, combining butterscotch-infused vodka with a welter of cool-weather goodies.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Mercury Mirage

Nikki BuchananOctober 24, 2019

Weft & Warp at the Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows amplifies the smoked cocktail trend with the Mercury Mirage, a robust Sazerac-like sipper that uses smoke three ways.

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Drink ThisFeaturesTravelArizona Wine Trails

Mike MeyerSeptember 26, 2019

The weather is ideal, the colors are beautiful and Arizona’s flourishing oases of high-desert wineries are hives of activity.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Date Night

Nikki BuchananSeptember 26, 2019

This pale green refresher from The Covenant is like a martini jazzed up with fresh lemon juice and Kiwi Reàl.

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Drink ThisDrink This: Strawberry Mule

Nikki BuchananAugust 22, 2019

Who says there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues? Rancho Pinot makes a variation of the classic Moscow Mule that looks and feels blessedly cold in your hand.

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Drink ThisPineapple Paradisio

Nikki BuchananJuly 25, 2019

Classified on Tommy Bahama’s menu as a martini, this frothy, feminine cocktail bears little resemblance to James Bond’s macho cocktail of choice.

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Drink ThisFood & DrinkArizona Summer Beer Spectacular

Editorial StaffJune 20, 2019

Triple-digit heat getting you down? There’s an Arizona craft brew for that.

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Drink ThisMagic Hat Trick

Nikki BuchananMarch 31, 2019

Citizen Public House barman Chaz Enciso adds a slap shot of mezcal to his silky-smooth Magic Hat Trick.

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Drink ThisLaab Sided

Nikki BuchananFebruary 1, 2019

Glai Baan mixologist Max Berlin gets funky with this Thai-food inspired cocktail.

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Drink ThisHot Buttered Rum

Nikki BuchananJanuary 1, 2019

In New England, where winters are bitterly cold, hot buttered rum is more than a holiday treat – it’s a mug of cheer to warm bones and souls all brutal season long.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.