AJ Rathbun

This Belltown Bar Makes the Perfectly Spicy Moscow Mule

This Belltown Bar Makes the Perfectly Spicy Moscow Mule

Cursed Oak heats up a classic refresher.

Cursed Oak bartender Mike Carroll adds a zippy kick to his variation of the Moscow Mule

Celebrate Spring With New Releases From Local Distilleries

Celebrate Spring With New Releases From Local Distilleries

Check out these tasty new offerings from local distillers

Three Impressions of the Lounge at Circadia

Three Impressions of the Lounge at Circadia

The Circadia Cocktail is a swell choice to sip at Circadia

Three Impressions of Little Tin

Three Impressions of Little Tin

The Devil’s Claw cocktail at Little Tin

Wake up Right With Better Brunch Drinks

Wake up Right With Better Brunch Drinks

Four Seattle restaurants with a great brunch and drinks to match

Make your brunch memorable with a refreshing Ballard Bramble at the Young American Ale House

Local and Inventive Shot-and-a-Beer Pairings

Local and Inventive Shot-and-a-Beer Pairings

No Anchor’s Chris Elford pairing Novo Fogo Chameleon cachaça and Duchesse de Bourgogne sour ale

Three Impressions of Batch Bar

Three Impressions of Batch Bar

Enjoy a tall drink at Batch Bar crafted from neighboring Batch 206 Distillery’s spirits

St. Patrick’s Day Drink Ideas Out and In

St. Patrick’s Day Drink Ideas Out and In

Whether you're planning a night out on the town or staying in at home, cocktail critic AJ Rathbun has a drink for you

The Blackthorn, a stiff drink AJ recommends making with The Quiet Man blended Irish whiskey

Drinks News: Rob Roy, 190 Sunset and Spirits in the South Sound

Drinks News: Rob Roy, 190 Sunset and Spirits in the South Sound

Have a Stay the Course and support Rob Roy’s Jesse Cyr on March 14th

Three Impressions of Bruciato

Three Impressions of Bruciato

After Bainbridge Island restaurant Hitchcock's Monday night pizza pop-ups became a big hit, its James Beard-nominated chef Brendan McGill opened pizzeria Bruciato in Winslow last January

The Bruciato Negroni, with luscious, herb-infused house made brandied cherries

Musical Beers, Basil Mint Cider, The Dark Door Bourbon and More Spirited News

Musical Beers, Basil Mint Cider, The Dark Door Bourbon and More Spirited News

It's time to celebrate: Spring's right around the corner and there's all kinds of spirited happenings within Seattle's craft beverage scene

Kick-start spring with Seattle Cider’s seasonal Basil Mint cider

Three Impressions of Bar Charlie

Three Impressions of Bar Charlie

Seaplane-themed craft cocktails, a cozy bar and great small plates: Bar Charlie is a smooth landing

Don’t miss your Connecting Flight, a cocktail at Stone Way’s Bar Charlie

Sip on This: Valentine’s Day Cocktail Ideas

Sip on This: Valentine’s Day Cocktail Ideas

Wherever you go, whatever you do, AJ has a drink for you

This V-Day, consider staying home and making a romantic drink like the Valentine’s Slumber

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