Food & Drink

On the Sauce: Drunk-o’-Lantern

Tailor this Halloween batch cocktail to fit your desired level of inebriation.

by Chris Fasick October 18, 2017October 1, 2023

Tailor this Halloween batch cocktail to fit your desired level of inebriation.

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On the Sauce: Bloody Scary

A seasonal variation on the brunch cocktail that’s so good it’s enjoyed year-round.

by Chris Fasick October 11, 2017May 1, 2025

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On the Sauce: A Toast

A cocktail topped with bubbles that’s perfect for any special occasion.

by Chris Fasick September 27, 2017August 17, 2023

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On the Sauce: Summer State of Mind

Sip the summer away with this week’s habanero-mango cocktail.

by Chris Fasick September 20, 2017December 17, 2024

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On the Sauce: Sweet Relief

If there’s one thing the storm reminded us, it’s not to take sunny, breezy days for granted.

by Chris Fasick September 13, 2017August 17, 2023

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On the Sauce: Life of Pablo, The Avenue Eat + Drink

The downtown St. Pete restaurant kicks cold-brew cravings up a notch with some booze.

by Chris Fasick September 6, 2017May 22, 2024

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On the Sauce: Double Tall Man (VIDEO)

Time to dust off your favorite bottle of bourbon.

by Chris Fasick August 23, 2017June 22, 2025

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On the Sauce: Guava Love It

Here’s one for when there’s a celebration in order — even if that celebration is clocking out of work.

by Chris Fasick August 9, 2017October 18, 2024

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On the Sauce: Historic Sauce — Aviation (with video)

This fifth and final installment is straight-up delicious.

by Chris Fasick August 2, 2017September 9, 2024

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On the Sauce: Historic Sauce — Sazerac (with video)

A legendary drink you can make at home, then sip, enjoy and be proud of.

by Chris Fasick July 19, 2017August 17, 2023

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On the Sauce: Historic Sauce — Daiquiri (with video)

Far from frozen, the OG doesn’t require a blender, or a handful of fruit to mask mediocre rum.

by Chris Fasick July 12, 2017June 21, 2024

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On the Sauce: Mango Whiskey Tango

Break out the grill for this bourbon cocktail with spicy, sweet appeal.

by Chris Fasick June 7, 2017June 8, 2025

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Feed me: Facebook is the best amateur cooking channel

Anyone else feel like food footage has taken over the social network?

by Alexandria Jones June 5, 2017December 31, 2024

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On the Sauce: Vanilla Bean in Love (with video)

Taking it easy with this week’s drink, featuring maraschino liqueur, vanilla and gin, is a breeze.

by Chris Fasick May 24, 2017August 17, 2023

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On the Sauce: Niña Bonita, Castile

Celebrate World Cocktail Day with one of the Mediterranean restaurant’s signature cocktails.

by Chris Fasick May 10, 2017March 26, 2025

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On the Sauce: Verde Paloma

Spice up the traditional recipe with Ancho Reyes Verde, a tasty green chile liqueur.

by Chris Fasick May 3, 2017August 3, 2025

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On the Sauce: Raspberry Sorbet French 75

An easy-to-drink cocktail that’s just as refreshing as frosé — and requires half the work.

by Chris Fasick April 19, 2017June 3, 2025

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On the Sauce: Blueberry Basil Sour

A fresh take on Bourbon Basil Lemonade, an On the Sauce throwback.

by Chris Fasick April 12, 2017March 22, 2025

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On the Sauce: Orange Peel-Infused Gin Cocktail

This week’s drink spotlights a booze infusion that’s sure to become a staple of your home bar.

by Chris Fasick March 22, 2017June 26, 2025

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On the Sauce: A Wee Bit Old Fashioned

This reimagined classic fit for St. Patrick’s Day features Jameson Caskmates and a Barley Mow stout.

by Chris Fasick March 15, 2017July 24, 2024

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drink recipes

On the Sauce: Drunk-o’-Lantern

On the Sauce: Bloody Scary

On the Sauce: A Toast

On the Sauce: Summer State of Mind

On the Sauce: Sweet Relief

On the Sauce: Life of Pablo, The Avenue Eat + Drink

On the Sauce: Double Tall Man (VIDEO)

On the Sauce: Guava Love It

On the Sauce: Historic Sauce — Aviation (with video)

On the Sauce: Historic Sauce — Sazerac (with video)

On the Sauce: Historic Sauce — Daiquiri (with video)

On the Sauce: Mango Whiskey Tango

Feed me: Facebook is the best amateur cooking channel

On the Sauce: Vanilla Bean in Love (with video)

On the Sauce: Niña Bonita, Castile

On the Sauce: Verde Paloma

On the Sauce: Raspberry Sorbet French 75

On the Sauce: Blueberry Basil Sour

On the Sauce: Orange Peel-Infused Gin Cocktail

On the Sauce: A Wee Bit Old Fashioned