Gift Guide: The Mixologist

Leather Chemex CollarA luxe and functional upgrade for the coffee connoisseur, Ugmonk’s leather collar lends a nice grip to the Chemex’s smooth glass shape and looks quite handsome to boot.$34 BittersOrange peel, lavender flowers and dandelion, angelica and gentian roots mingle happily in a base of grain alcohol and distilled water to support digestion and

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Cocktails Get a Closeup

Photo courtesy of Peggy Baud-Woolsey by Emily Kovach If you’re looking for a place to celebrate a happy birthday, or just a happy hour, here are some of our favorite cocktail spots in the city. Get comfy at the bar and get up close and personal with a coupe glass or two. 1 Tippling Place 2006

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The Modern Cocktail Garden: Presenting 18 plants to grow (and drink) this summer.

Herbal cocktails have evolved beyond the mojito. Why should the garden be any different? All across town, smart bartenders are mixing sophisticated summer elixirs with leaves, flowers, berries and buds of locally grown flora. Since you, savvy gardener/drinker, already have the mint-and-basil basics mastered, we thought we’d help you diversify your imbibe-able herb portfolio. Muddle

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