Two Chicago Bars That Are Knocking It Out of the Park

Chicago Bars, Chicago

Chicago has so many fabulous bars and, today, we meet two General Managers working for two of those! First up is Abe Vucekovich of Wicker Park’s The Violet Hour – the mothership of Chicago’s cocktail scene and a James Beard Foundation award-winner for Best Bar Program. Then we head over to the Magnificent Mile in

How to Make the Lost Lake

Lost Lake by Lost Lake, Chicago - Cocktail Recipe

If you want to hear how the Lost Lake Cocktails was born, you can meet Shelby Allison, founder of Lost Lake Bar on this Lush Life Episode. Thank you so much to Choose Chicago and Enjoy Illinois for all their assistance and support, making this trip a success. We had a great time and, of

How To Make Award-Winning Tiki Cocktails in Chicago

Shelby Allison, Lost Lake, Chicago

Our guest helms one of the most awarded bars in the USA: winner of the Imbibe Cocktail Bar of the Year, the Spirited Award for Best American Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail and finalist for the James Beard Foundation Award for best bar program. Shelby Allison, co-owner of Lost Lake in Chicago has the

More Burns Night Fun with Talisker – Don’t Miss It

Talisker Whiskey Night in London

I loved meeting Jason Brown, the Brand Ambassador of Talisker, so when he told me about what Talisker was doing for Burns Night, I wasn’t sure what to choose. Talisker has teamed up with a number of London’s finest restaurants and bars, to bring guests a taste of the Isle of Skye with a variety

How to Make the Aerolite Hot Toddy

Aerolite Hot Toddy, Atom Brands, Kent - Cocktail Recipe

Sometimes the most satisfying drinks are those that honor tradition while adding subtle refinements. The Aerolite Hot Toddy exemplifies this approach, building on the classic whisky-honey-lemon foundation with thoughtfully chosen spices. Aerolite Lyndsay Whisky provides a robust base, while the precise ratio of lemon juice and honey water ensures perfect balance. The addition of warming

How to Celebrate Burns Night in Style

Sam Simmons, Atom Brands, Kent

“It’s easy to make friends with a suitcase full of whisky.” I think our guest today is just being more than modest. It takes a whole lot more than that to be the Head of Whisky at Atom Brands. Sam Simmons was introduced to whisky as a PHD student at the University of Edinburgh. One