Lawrence Libations: Samuel Clemens at Genovese
Nov. 30 marks what would have been the 180th birthday of beloved American writer Mark Twain. Given the humorist’s boozy reputation, what better way to ...
Lawrence Libations: Mole mocha at La Prima Tazza
Even the most casual of chocolate lovers among us are probably aware of the sweet treat’s origins. A quick Google search (or a viewing of ...
Lawrence Libations: Bad Idea at Prime Blu
For some of us, the college experience is just as much about the questionable life choices one often makes while intoxicated as it is about scholarly pursuits. In honor of university students’ recent return to Lawrence, we thought we’d revisit some of those iffy decisions with a drink Prime Blu manager David Kwon has simply dubbed “Bad Idea.”
Lawrence Libations: Snowdrift martini at the Jayhawker
Fully expecting something white and frothy and well, snow-like, I was pleasantly surprised by the Snowdrift, which bartender Kristy Lopez guesses is meant to evoke the kind of cuddly coziness we associate with wintertime.
Lawrence Libations: Tigerlilly at Zen Zero
If you're a fan of bubble tea and its gelatinous globes of tapioca, you'll probably enjoy the Tigerlilly at Zen Zero. Basil seeds (not basil leaves) float around the bottom of this Asian-inspired cocktail, which made its debut a few weeks back at the downtown restaurant.
Lawrence Libations: Clockwork Orange at 715
Summer isn’t here officially — that won’t happen for another three weeks or so — but since school is out and temperatures have begun to creep up, we thought we’d take this month’s Lawrence Libations in search of a refreshing, hot-weather drink.
Lawrence Libations: Clockwork Orange at 715
Lawrence Libations visits 715 to sample a Clockwork Orange.
Lawrence Libations: Draft Brew at Alchemy Coffee and Bake House
How does a glass of cold-press coffee come to look like (and sort of taste like) a pint of Guinness? That's the question we hoped to answer in this week's Lawrence Libations.
Lawrence Libations: Orange Hop Draft Brew from Alchemy Coffee
This month, Lawrence Libations checks out the cold-brew coffee that comes from a keg at Alchemy Coffee.
Lawrence Libations: Italian Margarita at Paisano's Ristorante
If you’re craving Italian food but hankering for a refreshing Mexican cocktail on a warm spring day, Paisano’s has your solution: the Italian margarita.
Lawrence Libations: Paisano's Italian Margarita
Lawrence Libations visits Paisano's Ristorante, 2112 W. 25th St., and tries an Italian Margarita.
Lawrence Libations: Poached-pear mulled wine at John Brown's Underground
There’s nothing like a hot, literally steaming glass of wine on a chilly winter day.
Mulled wine at John Brown's Underground
Lawrence Libations visits John Brown's Underground for a glass of poached-pear mulled wine.
Lawrence Libations: Bleeding Kansas at Five Bar & Tables
With Kansas celebrating its 154th birthday last week, it only seemed appropriate to follow up that momentous occasion with a Kansas-centric martini for this month's Lawrence Libations.
Lawrence Libations: Cap'n Frank's Rum Punch in the Throat at Frank's North Star Tavern
Warmer weather may be months away, but even in these frigid temperatures, bartenders at Frank's North Star Tavern are serving up a little taste of summer.
Lawrence Libations: Bourbon Hot Cocoa at Milton's Café
Now that fall has officially hit its stride, the winter months aren’t far off. It may be time, then — for those of you who like to break out the twinkle lights and holiday jams before Thanksgiving — to once again enjoy that favorite wintertime drink, hot chocolate. It’s a treat that’s often tied to childhood memories, but the folks at Milton’s Café are shaking things up a bit with an adults-only version spiked with bourbon.
Lawrence Libations: Sake flights at Ramen Bowls
For those looking to dip their toes into the waters of sake, try one of Ramen Bowls' sake flights, a sampling of five varieties served in shot glasses nestled inside a wooden tray.
Lawrence Libations: Hog Wash Sazerac at 715
It may not be the most appetizing of names, but true fans of the classic sazerac cocktail will swoon over this smoky signature 715 rendition.
Lawrence Libations: Apple Mint Bourbon Iced Tea
It’s absolutely mandatory to sip on an iced tea this summer, whether there’s a porch in your life or not.
Lawrence Libations: Cereal Milk at The Roost
Those who enjoy slurping up the milk sitting in the bottom of the bowl once the cereal has been eaten will enjoy this breakfast cocktail.
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