To continue getting breaking news and the full stories from The Boston Globe, subscribe today.

The Boston Globe

Food & dining

Boston.com

Drinks Special

The craft of mixing has made a unique Boston bar culture

By Devra First

 |  Globe Staff  

  February 15, 2012

This winter, four places showcasing cocktails opened in Boston at essentially the same time: the Hawthorne, Brick & Mortar, Saloon, and backbar. The city has turned into a hub for craft cocktails - those made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, often reviving recipes from decades and centuries past. It’s easy to forget that until fairly recently drinks were made with neon “sour mix’’ and bitters were nearly impossible to find. How did Boston become such a cocktail town?

Stay with the story. Get full access to BostonGlobe.com for just 99¢

Unlimited access to BostonGlobe.com for only 99¢ for the first 4 weeks. You can cancel at any time.

  • The FULL story all day: Enjoy all of the high-quality, in-depth journalism in the print edition of the Boston Globe — plus breaking news that's updated 24/7.
  • A truly reader-friendly format: It's online news that looks and reads just like the newspaper — uncluttered, uninterrupted.
  • Breakthrough technology: The responsive design automatically adapts content so it always reads perfectly on the digital device of your choice.
Get started today

Free access for home delivery subscribers.

Just need to link your home delivery account; one easy step.

Link my home delivery account

BostonGlobe.comSubscriber Log In

Contact us for help