Historical Happy Hour: A Toast to Myrtle Bachelder

By Saturday, July 8, 2017

This summer, Chicago Tonight's Historical Happy Hour pays homage to 13 women of Chicago’s past by curating an original cocktail recipe in their honor. This week they recognize Miss Myrtle Bachelder (1908-1997) with a Manhattan, but with a twist on the recipe. Myrtle Bachelder was a Massachusetts native who left the world of teaching to pursue the ...

Rum 101: Misconception #1 Rum is Sweet

By Wednesday, June 28, 2017

As the rum category flourishes in the spirits industry common concepts, though well-meaning, can stir a series of false sense to this maturing segment. Rum expert Matt Pietrek debunks common rum misconceptions in Bevvy's new Rum 101 series. As a kick off to the segment, Pietrek dives in to the top misconception of this liquid gold, ...

7 Sipping Rums Perfect for Summer

By Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Rum is not the new whiskey. Rum is rum, and it is delicious. . . Rum can be refreshing in cocktail form - but if you really want to experience rum, consider having it neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. Here are seven rums that can and should be enjoyed as ...

The Rumpolitan Recipe

By Tuesday, June 6, 2017

In the recent years, rhum agricole based cocktails have been picking up major momentum and leaving a notable footprint all over the globe. Check out this Rumpolitan recipe from The Spaniard, a cozy rum-haven located in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, Northern Ireland (an all-time-favorite drinking city of New  York Time's, Rosie Schaap). The Spaniard has a fine assortment ...