This is part of our 100 Things in 2015 challenge. Here’s the full list.

In the interest of expanding our culinary repertoire, and not letting our decently-well-stocked bar go to waste, we sought out four distinctive cocktails from our favorite food magazine. Each was seasonal in one form or another, and we tried to stick as close to recipe as possible.

Winter: The Dude.

Spring: Italian Sidecar.

Summer:  Plymouth Gin Tonic.

Fall: Second Circle.

If you drink anything besides water, it’s well worth your time to broaden your horizons. You may discover a flair for the fancy, or a new simple favorite. Highly recommended, and we’ll be doing this again.