CHOW Root Beer

Brew and bottle this classic soda yourself. (By Regan Burns)

CHOW Ginger Beer

Ginger beer from scratch for the DIY-er in all of us. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Yellow Bicycle

Yellow for the color, but why it’s named “bicycle” is anyone’s guess. (By Rye Bar)

Sunshine Bitters

Vodka is infused with cardamom and saffron for bitters with a fabulous aroma and a bright burnt-sienna hue. (By none)

Apple Tarts with Apple Ice

A marriage of sweet, tart, warm, and cold. (By Traci Des Jardins)

Bitter Widow

A riff on the Negroni from San Francisco's Salt House. (By Adapted from Salt House)

Chocolate Coconut Sherbet

A nondairy dessert that’s nice and creamy. (By David Lebovitz)

Citizen Cake Rum Butter Cake with Key Lime Cream and Tropical Fruits

A fun cake from San Francisco chef Elizabeth Falkner. (By Elizabeth Falkner)

Full Moon Punch

Duggan McDonnell concocted this eerily strong pumpkin-hued punch. (By Duggan McDonnell)

Ersatz Papalote Salsa

Better than the best. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Spiced Lamb Riblets

A natural pairing of lamb and Moroccan spices. (By Adapted from Laurence Jossel)

Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Coleslaw

An instant sensation around the CHOW office. (By Adapted from Scott Youkilis)

Blackberry and Cabernet Caipirinha

Brazil’s national drink meets Spain’s sangría for one outstanding tail. (By Duggan McDonnell)

Scallops Crudo with Vanilla Salt

Vanilla salt, ginger, and mint make for an unexpected combination. (By Adapted from Staffan Terje)

Mexican 75

A French 75 changes nationality by using tequila instead of gin. (By Eric Appleby)