Recipes
French Connection
WEB EXCLUSIVE: French spirits star in the mixed-drink recipes at Steve Livigni and Pablo Moix’s Pour Vous
Nigella Seed
Farmshop’s Jeff Cerciello shares an ancient secret—and a recipe for avocado hummus
Ponche en Nogada
Mixologist Julian Cox serves up a punch that puts a new spin on old Mexico—and he’s pouring it exclusively for LA readers.
Video Interview John Sedlar
The chef extraordinaire takes you into his Rivera kitchen to show you the tricks to top-tier tortillas.
PANTRY: Maize
John Rivera Sedlar’s fresh-corn tortillas are a sublime use of the quotidian grain—now he shows how you can make them at home.
Chef’s Table
What do culinary stars serve when they entertain at home? Five of the city’s best answer the question—with recipes.
Balsamic
One chef proves aged Italian vinegar wields the power to uniquely juxtapose flavors.
Black Rice
The grain once reserved for royalty gets a fresh interpretation from Chef Sang Yoon.
Grainy Mustard
Son of a gun—Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook pick the quotidian spread as their condiment of choice.
Mostarda
A far cry from French’s, Italy’s brilliant yellow condiment is a perfect piquant blend of sweet and sharp.
Apricot Dreams
The apricot is one of California’s most luscious fruits, and while its season may end in summer, its liqueurs can be enjoyed year-round.
Calabrian Bomb
When chef extraordinaire Nancy Silverton wants to kick things up in the kitchen, she has a go-to ingredient—plus, a signature recipe.
Paradise Poured
Tiki is back—5 recipes you'll remember, reimagined for a new generation.
Cocktail Recipe Pisco Sour
Watch Barcelona native Lucas Paya, of Bar Centro at the Bazaar in the SLS Hotel, break down one of his best.
Cocktail Recipe Frescura
Get the recipe for Pablo Moix's tequila, mezcal, orange, lemon, chamomile and ginger refresher, served at Long Beach's Hotel Maya.
Cocktail Recipe Old-Fashioned
Watch bartender John Coltharp construct his version of the venerable classic, and jot down the recipe.
Cocktail Recipe The Fashionista
Despite this drink's name, its creator relies on intuition more than trends. Watch Kupchinsky mix gin, bitters, tarragon, cherries and vinegar into his signature libation.
Cocktail Recipe Remember the Maine
Watch the pedigreed mixologist who relates "drinks to moments and experiences" commemorate the attack on the USS Maine via rye and absinthe.
Cocktail Recipe South of the Border Sazerac
Innovative drinksmithing is this assertive barman and New Orleans native's specialty. Watch him revere this classic while breaking new ground.
Cocktail Recipe The Spiced Mule
The Aussie native is consistently mentioned as one of the best barmen in L.A. Watch him make this rum, nutmeg and ginger-spiked Mule.
Cocktail Recipe The Brown Derby
Watch what Marcos Tello, cocktail historian, founder of the Sporting Life and bartender at the Edison and Varnish, can do with only three simple ingredients.
Cocktail Recipe The Nettle
Watch the former Providence, now downtown Doheny-based mixologist flaunt what may be the best use of absinthe ever.
Cocktail Recipe The Arsenal
Watch the former Sanderson Hotel and Bar Marmont bartender artfully combine Bulleit bourbon, agave nectar, Angostura bitters, olallieberries and passion-fruit puree.
Cocktail Recipe The King of Bahia
Watch the godfather of L.A.'s cocktail renaissance craft his crown jewel of concoctions, and find out which farmers' market ingredients make it reign supreme.
Cocktail Recipes The Donají, the Barbacoa, Blood Sugar Sex Magic
Watch Rivera's Julian Cox create the mezcal-enhanced Donají, an ode to the storied Zapotec princess, and get three of his recipes.
L.A. Cocktails Liquid Heaven
Half of the country's top bartenders are in L.A., making it the most exciting cocktail scene in the country. Meet the mixologists and their drinks.
Tequila Comes of Age
Made with eco-friendly care and all-natural agave plants, 4 Copas is the only USDA certified-organic tequila and the perfect base for our agave nectar-enhanced margaritas—see the recipe.
Trampled Shiso Martini
What happens when vermouth, vodka and shiso, the herb with hints of mint, basil and fennel seed, get mixed together? Japanese shiso martinis, the perfect late-summer libation.
