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Spirits of Sarasota

Sip of the Week: William Wolf Pecan Bourbon

A new discovery at Sarasota's Whiskey Obsession.

04/05/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Hoppy Days

Calusa Brewing Opens North of Clark Road

Calusa Brewing Co. joins Sarasota’s flourishing craft beer scene.

04/01/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Cheers

5 Things I Learned About Whiskey From Last Night's Whiskey Obsession Expert Panel

Wood matters, dynamite helps and other vital lessons from last night's whiskey tasting.

04/01/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Get sipping

Whiskey Obsession Festival Appeals to Fanatics, Newbies Alike

Love Kentucky bourbon? Decades-old Scotch? Iowa rye? You'll find it all on the Obsession festival's mammoth list of pours.

03/29/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Blue Rooster's Cajun Lemonade

A sweet treat with a country kick.

03/25/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Limelight

Florida Winefest Wine on the Water

The annual event brought together food and wine lovers to benefit charities serving disadvantaged children.

03/21/2016 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Pier 22's Ruby-tini

A sweet sip for grapefruit fans.

03/17/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Holy Day

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Where to find green beer, corned beef and cabbage and some Irish tunes this Thursday.

03/16/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: World of Beer's Spanish G&T

An herbaceous twist on a classic at downtown's World of Beer.

03/10/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Cocktail of the Week: Beulah's Bartender's Prayer

A strong, sweet and creamy creation at downtown Sarasota's Beulah.

02/26/2016 By Hannah Wallace

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Spirits of Sarasota

Drink of the Week: Cinebistro's Ginger Peach Whiskey Punch

A cocktail with a ginger kick for your movie night out.

02/19/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Drink of the Week: Aloft's Fresh and Green Cocktail

A light and fresh vodka drink at the W XYZ bar in the new Aloft Hotel in downtown Sarasota.

02/11/2016 By Hannah Wallace

What's New Downtown?

Aloft Sarasota Now Open

Starwood Hotels and Resorts opens newest Aloft.

02/04/2016 By Susan Burns

Article

Spirits of Sarasota: Michael's Aviation

A gin-based fruity cocktail that fascinates.

01/22/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Spirits of Sarasota: Carmel's Peachberry Cobbler

Vodka and triple sec with cherry simple syrup, muddled fruit and cinnamon.

01/18/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Spirits of Sarasota: Yume Sushi's Lychee Martini

With everything else going on here, it’s amazing that the lychee flavor still stars.

01/07/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Drink of the Week: The Office “Selfie”

Vodka, pomegranate liqueur and lime juice, topped with “blue foam” (?!).

12/18/2015 By Hannah Wallace

Spirits of Sarasota

Drink of the Week: Libby's Barista

A coffee-lover's cocktail.

12/10/2015 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Spirits of Sarasota: Selva’s Star Burst

Fruity, fizzy effervescence.

12/04/2015 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Spirits of Sarasota: JDub's Son of Yam

A foray into locally made beer.

11/20/2015 By Hannah Wallace

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