Let’s be honest, social drinking these days is not the same as it used to be. You are either looking at your friends through a computer screen and acting like you are drinking together, trying not to drink the entire bottle of wine by yourself that you opened on what was previously considered a ‘school night,’ or yelling (cheers-ing?) at your neighbors across the yard while seated in your own lawn chair. Okay, maybe that last example is still the same as before, but you get the idea here. Postponed picnics and cancelled parades won’t stop us from celebrating #ACKDaffy here on Nantucket. Luckily for you, there are a “handful” (no pun intended) of smaller sized selections for your drinking pleasure during these particular times. PORTABLE You don’t have to be a surfing legend in order to enjoy the waves of Nantucket. Nor do you need to fight the crowds at the local brewery (once they reopen later this summer…)...Read More >
Who wants to deal with the sticky mess of mixing cocktails out of the boot of your car? Not interested in lugging an entire collection of bottles to your tailgate in order to make just one drink with so many different ingredients? No coolers or glass allowed for your next adventure ahead? There is an easier, more convenient way to have a similar experience without the hassle. Canned cocktails are a most apropos way to enjoy a pre-made mixed drink without having to go to a bar to have someone make them for you. You can pretend to be your own mixologist on the road, then you have several partially used bottles left over that you probably won’t ever use again. These alternative libations make them more than ideal for your tailgating success. The only clean up required is the recycling of the can that the beverage comes in after consumption, and this leaves your other hand available for the...Read More >
Columbus Day weekend will soon come and go. With that, several of Nantucket’s seasonal hot spot dining establishments will be shuttering their doors until they re-open again for either the island’s magical Christmas celebration (also known as Nantucket Stroll) or even sometime next spring. Luckily, there are numerous locations that do remain open for those who enjoy the lush taste of food and lucid pace of island dining that is available to us this time of year. The festive flavors of fall are also translated into the creative craft cocktail lists found across the island. From cranberries on the harbor to seasonal takes on classic drinks, what this means for you is that there are numerous locations on Nantucket open and ready to receive you with the warm hospitality our restaurants are well-known for. SIPS ON THE WATERFRONT The White Elephant, located in the Brant Point neighborhood on the outskirts of town, is home to the Brant Point Grill. Known...Read More >
Coastal living invokes thoughts of bathing in the sun and times spent swimming in the surf of ocean water. Standing in line for ice cream, staying up late to admire the stars and wearing a hat most days to shade from the sun are all part and parcel of summer on Nantucket. However, not all coastal conditions are created equal and neither are the libations that come from them. Sea-shanty worthy drinks are an expression of their watery sources, no matter how far and distant in between. Take a liquid adventure as you discover with Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie a handful of libations worthy of your next oceanic experience. AN ORGANIC OCEAN You are what you eat, or drink in this case, and wouldn’t it be nice to know that you are putting only the best ingredients in your body while also being eco-friendly. Aloha to OCEAN ORGANIC VODKA from the beautiful island of Maui in the Hawaiian Islands. This...Read More >