A pair of cocktails, one with pear vodka and cucumber, one with bourbon and thyme, reflect the changing seasons—and how culinary trends are elevating the art of the cocktail. Recipes below.

This week, Blue Kitchen moves from the stove to behind the bar. And since I do much better on a stool in front of the bar, I’m turning things over to my friend Michael Romane, a passionate amateur mixologist.

When I first sat down to write this article, I began to write in depth about the history of the cocktail. After a few paragraphs, I realized that I had only just gotten to the Prohibition era. At this rate, I wondered how many words it would take me to get into recipes. Maybe it was time to try a different intro…

I love cocktails. Continue reading “Sipping summer, falling for bourbon: Seasonal cocktails for changing seasons” →