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Cultivating the Cocktail: Recipes from our Opening Event
This month, we've selected group of local artisans that showcase a return to the rich traditions of handcrafted beverages. Combing the creations of Hella Bitter, Barry’s Homebrew, Revolution Cider, Hulls Spring ... Read More
Hella Bitter: Small-Batch Bitters Now Available at AITA
During the month of January, we are featuring a group at the AITA store entitled "Cultivating the Cocktail". One of our featured beverage artisans, Hella Bitter, is a Brooklyn based bitter ... Read More
12 Most Interesting New Products for Cocktails – 1/4/12
12 Most Interesting New Products for Cocktails The Twelve most interesting new products for cocktails? Certainly there are more than 12, but for the intent of this assignment, I chose 12 ... Read More
Our resident chef and mixologist, The Reverend Michael Alan, has created this delicious RHUBY recipe to ease the pain on New Years Day. Start the new year off on ... Read More
RHUBY Recipe: Fruits de Mer with RHUBY Cocktail Sauce and Mignonette
Each holiday season our resident Art in the Age chef and illustrator, The Reverend Michael Alan, creates delicious new recipes using AITA spirits . This year we are fortunate to have ... Read More
The holidays are here, and tis the season of SNAP! Although we very much enjoy mixing both ROOT and SNAP with traditional egg nog, we've been working on a lighter ... Read More
ROOT Recipe: Holiday FROOT Cake
Each holiday season our resident Art in the Age chef and illustrator, The Reverend Michael Alan, creates delicious new recipes using AITA spirits . This year, he shows us ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Mark Twain Cocktail
“Sometimes too much to drink is barely enough.” ~Mark Twain The following recipe was described by Mark Twain in a letter to his wife Olivia from London in January, 1874: Livy ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Thanksgiving Boilo
More than just its throat-soothing, influenza-defeating properties, Boilo was known as the anthracite coal miner's cure for anything that ails you. We've substituted SNAP for the traditional moonshine, which makes ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Thanksgiving Pumpkin Tart
Once again, resident Art in the Age baker, The Reverend Michael Alan, has dazzled us with his holiday confections. This year he has created a SNAP pumpkin tart, ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Thanksgiving Pecan Pie
Once again, resident Art in the Age baker, The Reverend Michael Alan, has dazzled us with his holiday confections. This year he has created a SNAP pecan pie, a delicious ... Read More
Submit Your AITA Holiday Recipes
Can't wait to hear what delicious Art in the Age recipes you have planned for the holidays! Please send recipe submissions to: recipes@artintheage.com You can also post your recipes here: Facebook Twitter Read More
Art in the Age Happy Hour at Commonwealth Proper
Last week the dapper gents at Commonwealth Proper served AITA cocktails at their new Philadelphia shop Movember party. For those of you gentlemen looking to tune up your wardrobe, be sure ... Read More
ROOT Recipe: Bread Pudding with Peanut Butter-ROOT Sauce and Sliced Bananas
This ROOT recipe was recently posted by I Can Cook That, and it's so good we just had to share it! Ingredients: (serves 2) (adapted from Ash & Ashley's Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bread ... Read More
AITA Cider Project Part I: Hard Cider in America
Since we first tried it last fall, 0ne of our favorite seasonal mixers with Art in the Age SNAP is apple cider! The sweet cider is the perfect compliment to ... Read More
I'm cold. Not just cold from the coming Fall, but from the drinks that seem to do little more than make me buzzed. I want to drink things that warm ... Read More
Kennett Square Farmers Market Fermentation Festival
This Friday, Oct. 7th from 2-5 PM we will be at the Kennett Square Fermentation Festival to celebrate the changing seasons with all things fermented. If you haven't had the ... Read More
SNAP Recipe: Apple and Honey Blintzes
Chef Ali Waks prepares a sweet and savory dish featuring SNAP, perfect for a Jewish New Year celebration. APPLE & HONEY BLINTZES FILLING • 4 CUPS DICED TART APPLES • 1/2 CUP BUCKWHEAT ... Read More
Punch may not have originated in America, but like pizza and military dominance, we’ve embraced it as our own. The original punch recipes came from India, went to ... Read More
History of Spirits: Presidential Cocktails
The United States has a rich history in the production of alcoholic beverages, a practice which dates back to the earliest days of our nation. The pilgrims that landed at ... Read More
"Smoked SNAP" is an extremely original new SNAP cocktail created by Nick Nistico of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The cocktail itself is very simple, 2 parts SNAP to 1 part Hudson ... Read More
AITA at Terrain’s Honey and Cheese Festival
This Saturday, Sept. 3rd we'll be serving up free samples of ROOT and SNAP at Terrain's first annual Honey and Cheese Festival. Stop by for a full afternoon of activities centered ... Read More
Join Art in the Age at the Headhouse Farmer’s Market
Visit us this Sunday afternoon at the Headhouse Farmers' Market and sample delicious fresh-baked ROOT and SNAP treats by Wild flour Bakery. Hope to see you there!! Heahouse Farmers’ Market Headhouse Square, 2nd ... Read More
Tales of the Cocktail 2011 Recipes
For the 2011 Tales of the Cocktail even in New Orleans, Louisiana, bartenders Colin Shearn and Al Sotack of Philadelphia's Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. mixed up some delicious ... Read More
The Zombie ROOT Carousel by Warren M. Bobrow of Wild Table/Wild River Review. 2-3 Luxardo cherries 4 parts Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey 2 parts ROOT 1 part ginger ale Dash Fee Brothers rhubarb bitters Fresh grated ginger In ... Read More
RHUBY Available Online Through Hi-Time Wine Cellars
Can't wait for your local liquor store to stock RHUBY? We don't blame you! Hi-Times is the first online retailer to stock RHUBY, so if you live in one of the ... Read More
Introducing RHUBY, A New Spirit from Art in the Age
Like ROOT and SNAP, RHUBY is based on a centuries old Pennsylvania recipe and is totally unique in the marketplace. There has never been anything like it...at least not ... Read More
A century ago, maraschino cherries were concocted from Croatian marasca cherries macerated in their fragrant liqueur. When added to cocktails and desserts, they were an elegant touch. But the temperance movement, ... Read More
ROOT and SNAP Fan Generated Recipe Guide
At Art in the Age we believe that ROOT and SNAP are best when shared with friends. We've received some really excellent recipes through Facebook and Twitter, and would love ... Read More
ROOT and SNAP “Great Gifts for Groomsmen”
ROOT and SNAP were recently featured in the Wall Street Journal article "Great Gifts for Groomsmen". The article highlights a few new-classics keepsakes to help let your groomsmen know ... Read More
For all you daring mixologists out there, we decided to post three exceptional ROOT recipes. These cocktails are not for the faint at heart, but we highly recommend that you ... Read More
Art in the Age Cocktail Competition at 15 Romolo, San Francisco
Stop by 15 Romolo at 8PM on Monday, July 11th and witness the Bay area's talented mixologists concoct original artisan cocktails featuring ROOT & SNAP spirits. Each handcrafted libation will ... Read More
Stop by Silk City the first Wednesday of July-September for ROOT RUM REGGAE, an awesome new happy hour featuring ROOT drink specials and live music! July 6th, August 3rd, and September ... Read More
Our friends at Brave Tart just turned us on to their amazing recipe for ROOT floats with home-made sassafras ice cream! What makes this recipe unique is that it utilizes ... Read More
Recently posted by Austin 360 as part of their On the Road: San Francisco feature, this ROOT cocktail has been described as “America in a glass". Similar to a ... Read More
Shandy with Narragansett Summer Ale
Sail away this summer with a refreshing SNAP Shandy! Narragansett Summer Ale is our go-to summer beer, and when combined with SNAP and fresh lemonade, it's even more refreshing! This cocktail is ... Read More
Kitchen Konfidence recently posted a great article featuring the Strawberry Letter #22 by Post Prohibition. Strawberry season is here, and the added carbonation makes this drink extra refreshing on ... Read More
The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour and the ROOT Coal Cracker Buck
If you ever find yourself in Scranton, Pennsylvania, be sure to set aside some time for the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour. Descend 300 feet beneath the surface of the earth in ... Read More
ROOT Tasting: The Homewood Museum’s “Evening of Traditional Beverages” June 10th, 2011
June 10, 2011 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Homewood Museum. Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University's Homewood Museum will feature ROOT as one of a select group of artisan craft spirits ... Read More
ROOT featured at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic.
ROOT was recently featured at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, an annual celebration that is part festival, part fête, part conference, and part cocktail party. Drew, our Las Vegas bartender, mixed up ... Read More
SOMETHING I ATE FOOD + ART EVENT Friday, April 29, 2011 from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET) Brooklyn, NY Presented at Rouge 58 Gallery in Williamsburg, artists will document 7 days of ... Read More
Build in an pint glass. 1 part Art in the Age ROOT 1 part Zaya Rum 1/2 Averna A generous portion of Vanilla Straus Dairy soft serve (substitute your favorite vanilla ice cream) Top with ... Read More
Spring ROOT Events in New Hampshire: Green Auction, Golf Tournament, and more!
ROOT made an appearance last weekend at The Community School's "All Things Green" Auction (scholarship fund benefit) in the silent bidding and live segment, featuring local personality, George Cleveland! A ... Read More
Looking for something unique to blow everyone away this holiday weekend? A guaranteed crowd pleaser is the ROOT and Orange Glazed Ham created by The Reverend Michael Alan. We had ... Read More
ROOTmere at Di Bruno in the Ardmore Farmer’s Market
We will be doing our final tasting this Saturday for the Di Bruno/Art in the Age winnimere at Di Bruno's NEW location in the Ardmore Farmer's Market. We will be ... Read More
ROOT and SNAP at Dig into Spring at Terrain
Come visit Art in the Age at Terrain this Saturday and Sunday for their Dig into Spring event. Saturday we will be sampling ROOT and SNAP for all of the ... Read More
Driving Down Interstate ROOT-93: Hooksett, New Hampshire
ROOT is fully stocked on both Northbound and Southbound Interstate Route - 93 Or rather, ROOT-93!!! Grab a bottle en route to your Spring travel destinations. ROOT is on sale in New ... Read More
New Hampshire’s ROOT-iful Seacoast: A Trip to Portsmouth
New Hampshire-ites...ROOT is available on the seacoast in not one, but TWO State Liquor Stores! Look on the top or second shelf of the CORDIALS section. FIND ROOT HERE: PORTSMOUTH ... Read More
Sunday, March 13, 2011 Penn Museum | 3260 South Street | Philadelphia VIP 4-8PM | General Admission 5-8PM Now in its seventh year, Fair Food’s marquee fundraiser brings together the ... Read More
AITA Spirited Beer Dinner at North 3rd
Check out the photos from the Spirited Beer Dinner at North 3rd. Had a blast! [gallery link="file"] --- Art in the Age and North Third will be hosting a Spirited Beer Dinner on Monday, ... Read More
Art in the Age and Di Bruno: ROOTmere
Art in the Age has partnered with esteemed Di Bruno Bros. specialty Stores, of Philadelphia, to release a limited edition ROOT washed Winnimere cheese. This semi-soft, cow’s milk cheese ... Read More
Recap: Photos from the ROOT Colorado Cocktail Competition
We are back from the ROOT Cocktail Competition in Colorado and couldn't be happier with the event. The Squeaky Bean is such a beautiful venue and there was a great ... Read More
This delicious SNAP cocktail dubbed "The Figure Study", is a perfect brunch refresher or sunny-day sipper. This cocktail would even be great served in a punch bowl for parties! The Figure ... Read More
Art in the Age resident baker and love guru, The Reverend Michael Alan, created this delicious SNAP recipe with Valentines Day in mind. Not only will these ginger SNAP truffles ... Read More
ROOT at Rogues Gallery First Friday
ROOT is proud to be a part of Rogues Gallery's First Friday Film Series in the next coming months and even more excited about the first one, this upcoming Friday, ... Read More
SIT and READ Site Launch and Opening with Strawser & Smith
Join us this Friday, at 7pm for the Sit and Read at Strawser & Smith launch party! The new shop is located at 487 Driggs Ave, Booklyn, NY. The event ... Read More
VIDEO: Mateo Restaurant Provencal Mixes up new ROOT cocktails!
Boulder, Colorado is known for many things– the Rocky Mountains, friendly people, snow...lots and lots of snow. Most recently it was recognized as "America's Foodiest Town" by Bon Appetite Magazine ... Read More
Dead of Winter at S.P.A.C.E. Gallery in Portland ME
Our good friends at the S.P.A.C.E. Gallery are now in their fifth year for their "Dead of Winter" events, and we wanted to make sure they had some ROOT to ... Read More
Fracturing the Burning Glass at ICA@MCA in Portland, ME!
For all our New Englanders, make sure the check out the new installation exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art. We were lucky enough to ... Read More
The ROOT Beer Float Cake: In the Kitchen with Kate and Jake’s Cakes of Boulder, CO
Cocktail enthusiasts, Kim and Jake of Kim & Jake's Cakes in Boulder, CO have been big fans of ROOT for sometime. It was when the fun loving couple began looking ... Read More
February First Friday: A Multimedia Photography Exhibition by Tyler Scaife
The past is only a shadow emerging from nowhere. -Julia de Burgos A Multimedia Photography Exhibition by Tyler Scaife February 4th – 28th, 2011 Opening Reception: First Friday, ... Read More
January Crocheting Workshop at Art in the Age
Crocheting with Recycled Wool Workshop at Art in the Age Who: Elissa Meyers (BlueRedYellow) and Erin Legg (Art in the Age) What: Join Elissa Meyers and Erin Legg for a night of ... Read More
Winter Exhibition – HISTORY AND HOLIDAY
HISTORY AND HOLIDAY: Art in the Age Examines The Origins of Winter Traditions Exhibition Dates: December 3rd – January 31st Opening First Friday: December 3rd, 6pm-8pm tra·di·tion ... Read More
The Tally: Six Guides To Proper Drink Making
Bobby Solomon of The Fox is Black recently posted a great review of six essential classic cocktail recipe books. In a world where barkeeps have been replaced by mixologists, it's ... Read More
Bring In the New Year with SNAP!
After quickly selling out over the holidays, SNAP is back on the shelves of your local Pennsylvania Wine and Spirits shop just in time for New Years Eve! These are ... Read More
ROOT & SNAP Cocktails to Usher in the New Year!
If you are hosting a party this New Years Eve make sure you've got plenty of ROOT and SNAP on hand! We've put together a list of celebratory cocktails that ... Read More
Holiday Recipes with The Reverend Michael Alan: ROOT and Orange Glazed Ham
This year Art in the Age has teamed up with resident cooking guru, The Reverend Michael Alan, to create a series of ROOT and SNAP inspired food and ... Read More
Holiday Recipes with The Reverend Michael Alan: ROOT DIVINITY
This year Art in the Age has teamed up with resident cooking guru, The Reverend Michael Alan, to create a series of ROOT and SNAP inspired food and drink ... Read More
Upcoming Events in Maine with ROOT
Dear Portland Maine-ers, The holiday spirit is in the air and there is only about one week left until gift giving time. Some of our favorite shops with be offering tasty ... Read More
With the Holidays upon us, ROOT and SNAP are the perfect choice for that special gift, festive cocktail, or just to sip with family and friends. Due to overwhelming demand, ... Read More
The Orpheus Club held their annual black tie, "Ratpack Christmas" party this past Saturday and Art in the Age ROOT had the pleasure of providing the cocktails! Glad everyone had a ... Read More
SNAP and ROOT at The Philadelphia Horticultural Society Benefit
Art in the Age had the honor to participate in The Philadelphia Horticultural Society Benefit at Terrain this past week. There was live entertainment, delicious hors d'oeuvres, holiday decorating demonstrations, ... Read More
This year for the holidays, Art in the Age has teamed up with resident cooking guru, The Reverend Michael Alan, to create a series of ROOT and SNAP inspired food ... Read More
ROOT Free or Die: Art in the Age Spirits in New Hampshire!
Art in the Age ROOT's arrival in New Hampshire Liquor Stores is definitely an occurrence not to be taken for granite. Residents of The Granite State/First State to Vote in National ... Read More
ROOT in VT: Photos from Yestermorrow Design/Build School’s Art Auction
A lively Saturday evening was spent in Waitsfield/Warren, VT at the Yestermorrow Design/Build School, perusing an array of beautiful works in a most impressive and warm environment. The eclectic pieces ... Read More
TONIGHT in VERMONT! ROOT at Yestermorrow Design/Build School’s 6th Annual Art Auction
VERMONTERS! Join us tonight at Yestermorrow Design/Build School, nestled at the border of Warren and Waitsfield, VT. The art auction "celebrates the diverse talents of the Yestermorrow Community" and all proceeds ... Read More
December Workshops at Art in the Age
December Workshops at Art in the Age Gingerbread House Building with The Reverend Michael AlanThursday, December 9th, from 6-8PM Learn how to build a classic gingerbread house with AITA’s resident baker, The ... Read More
SNAPPY HOLIDAYS! ROOT and SNAP On Sale for the Month of December
SNAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE! For the entire month of December, ROOT and SNAP will be on sale for $30.99 in PA. Make sure to stock up for mixing plenty of yummy Holiday ROOT ... Read More
Holiday Hop with AITA, Reward, and Topstitch Boutique
Stop by Art in the Age, Reward, and Topstitch on Wednesdays in December to find great holiday deals and featured gift ideas. All stores will have extended hours until 9PM, ... Read More
Even More Bars and Restaurants Serving ROOT!
ROOT is now available at a slew of local watering holes! That's great news, to be sure, but nobody should be deprived of the first authentic American liqueur since the ... Read More
Portland, Maine Adventures – Day 2
Early to bed, early to rise, makes AITA-folk healthy and wise! Day 2 in Portland began with a very early morning walk to the East End & Munjoy Hill neighborhoods, ... Read More
Portland, Maine Adventures – Day 1
Ahoy, Maine-eys! Five hours and several cups of coffee later, we arrived on Maine's coast in the lively city of Portland! Two days of windswept hair, bellies full of fish, ... Read More
ROOT TRIP UPDATE: Putting Down ROOTs in Burlington, VT
A pleasant drive on winding mountain roads and a quick zip up I-89 led us to the lively city of Burlington, Vermont for two days. New friends were made, delicious ... Read More
AITA Spirits– From Philly to Pittsburgh in just 2 days!
Art in the Age Spirits was busy this past week mixing up cocktails at both the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Whiskey Festivals! ROOT and SNAP were showcased in signature cocktails. We had ... Read More
ROOT TRIP! Art in the Age Spirits Heads to North Country
Northward, ho! Art in the Age Spirits/ROOT are heading New England! Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine spirits stores, bars, and restaurants will all be getting their first tastes of ROOT ... Read More
SNAP Sumac-Ade at Terrain Campfires
During fall-time campfires hosted by the cafe at Terrain at Styer's in Glen Mills, PA, guests have been enjoying hot and cold beverages spiked with Art in the Age ROOT ... Read More
SNAP Front and Center for Standard Tap’s Pumpkin Head Night!
The Standard Tap featured a variety of pumpkin beers this past Thursday night during their 2nd Annual Pumpkin Head night! What better way to enjoy a pumpkin brew than right ... Read More
ROOT and SNAP at Terrain’s Autumn Bounty & Fall Fest at Blooming Glen Farm
Thanks to everyone to came out to visit us at Terrain's Autumn Bounty or Blooming Glen Farm's Fall Festival! We love visiting these two truly beautiful locations, and the company ... Read More
ROOT Kicked Off First Friday at Denver’s Space Gallery
Located in the heart of Denver's Arts District, Space Gallery exhibits painting, sculpture, ceramics and print work from both emerging and established artists. This past Friday, the gallery welcomed Art ... Read More
The AITA Drink of the Season: APPLE SNAP
After a recent trip to Linvilla Orchards, our resident AITA mixologist, The Reverend Michael Alan, whipped up a batch of delicious SNAP Mulled Apple Cider. This warm & spicy creation ... Read More
The “Rosella Rush” Takes First Place at the 2010 SNAP Cocktail Competition
This past Monday, September 13th, Art in the Age SNAP sponsored a cocktail competition featuring bartenders from 16 local Philadelphia restaurants competing for the best original SNAP cocktail. The competition took ... Read More
New Art in the Age Spirit Displays!
At Art in the Age we believe in true craftsmanship in everything we do. We hope that our hand-built Art in the Age spirits displays represent the true craft that ... Read More
SNAP Liquor from Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction Blackstrap molasses retains the natural goodness that gets stripped away by the refining process. It also provides a very distinct and ... Read More
Philly Mixologists Show SNAP Some LOVE!
All over Philly, local bartenders and mixologists are experimenting with Art in the Age Spirits– and the results are pretty amazing. We set out to capture some of our favorites ... Read More
Hand-Crafted ROOT/SNAP Displays En Route to PA State Stores!
PA State Stores are about to get a serious upgrade thanks to our good friend Brian Barto– creator of these one-of-kind AITA Spirits displays. These impressive works of art are making ... Read More
Recipe From The Farm: SNAP Raspberry Rhubarb Pie
INGREDIENTS CRUST 3 cups unbleached flour2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter3 tblsp. frigid cold water1 tsp. sea salt1 tblsp. sugar FILLING2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb2 cups raspberries1 tblsp. diced ginger1/4 cup SNAP1/4 cup ... Read More
VIDEOS: Root in the Big Easy at Tales of the Cocktail
Watch as Al Soteck, of the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., whips up some amazing ROOT cocktails at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. In the following videos, Al ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 5 – So This SNAP Walks Into A Party…
Unexpected company? Delight your guests and get the conversation started with a SNAP cocktail and a crispy ginger snap cookie! Not enough time to make a batch from scratch? Take ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 4 – Oh, The Culinary Possibilities…
Now that you've wet your whistle, let's move on to filling your belly... Via home experimentation, I've found that in cooking, SNAP pairs well with fruits and other piquant flavors. It ... Read More
SNAP USER GUIDE: Installment 3 – Cocktails of Courage & Adventure
You've SNAP-ped; you've mixed; you've imbibed, and subsequently enjoyed. Where is the next frontier of SNAP home-mixing? "Just over that horizon" is actually no further than the pantry. A few ... Read More
