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Crimson foliage, thick-knit sweaters, aching livers—sure signs of drinkin' season.
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Chef Jim Sklaver suggests you eat your beer
Don't you marvel at concoctions that perfectly meld two of your favorite foods? Chocolate and peanut butter, say ... or better yet, mac & cheese.
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Toasting the broads of LUPEC
With the proper mix of wit, invention and charity with plenty of sass to spare, Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (otherwise known as LUPEC, Boston's first and only female-oriented cocktail society), want nothing more than for others to enjoy and appreciate the storied history of drink. Through writings and events, they work steadfast for the cause.
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Bellying up to the bar might not always be the best way to keep the mind sharp, yet those of open and curious palates can learn quite a bit at several establishments around town. Between the thoughtfulness that goes into crafting a drink menu and a conversant barstaff eager to discuss cocktail history, here are choice places to quench a thirst for both alcohol and knowledge.
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Cachaça brightens any day
When the going gets gloomy, drown that frown with sips of the sunnier side. Brazil's national spirit, cachaça, totes fits the bill. A distillation of fermented fresh sugarcane juice, it's the sweeter, more brazen cousin to rum. "It's a completely unfamiliar spirit to most people," says Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, assistant bar manager at Eastern Standard. "The only way that most people have tried it is via the caipirinha, which is a great drink if you like that fiery component to it."
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Booze-fueled energy drinks go way beyond Red Bull and vodka. But no matter what the night holds, remember that heart palpitations distract from the fun—though you'll probably be too drunk to notice.
DRINK: Sparks, a malt beverage with caffeine, taurine and ginseng—zing!
Your Virgin Caffeine Inspiration: Mountain Dew
What the night holds: A marathon of alcohol athletics from fast-paced flip cup to rockstar raving.
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Behind the Green Door | $10
Beehive [541 Tremont St., South End, Boston. 617.423.0069. beehiveboston.com]
As this lovelorn cocktail is available only until February 15, you'd be best to snatch (dude, the other one) Beehive's creative take on the green fairy: Kübler absinthe with a dash of simple syrup in a champagne flute, topped with sparkling wine and garnished with strawberry. "Behind the Green Door is lovingly named after a very famous porn movie from the '70s," says drink creator and general manager Bertil Jean-Chronberg.
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Argentina’s bold meat-loving drink
If you've ever been to Buenos Aires you know exactly what we're talking about. This land of Don Juans, unattainable women and more beef than the American Gladiators locker room has made a French ex-pat their star.
It's called Malbec, and it's a grape that thrives in the sun-soaked, high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina. These big, juicy, fruit-laden, earthy wines are perfect for casual sipping, washing down cheese or pairing with Argentina's favorite meal: cow.
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Forget Theraflu—kick a cold with this classic
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Quality wines to ensure a second invite
We here at The Second Glass have been hustling wine on the streets of Boston for over a year. We've been distributing our wine magazine all over the city, emailing our picks for "Wine of the Weekend" and shouting from the rooftops to anyone who will listen. We only want one simple thing: for everyone to drink more wine.
