Proof Magazine | For Ohio Spirit Lovers

Proof Magazine offers insight, inspiration and ideas for Ohio’s spirit lovers. Each issue is packed with information on great bottles, tasty recipes and places to explore during your travels. Here is what you’ll find in the Summer 2023 issue of Proof Magazine. 

Spirited Traveler: Explore a Pittsburgh Tiki Bar: Writer Michael Pramik takes us along on a trip to Hidden Harbor and his conversation with co-owner Adam Henry.  

That’s the Spirit: Chartreuse: Sip on the spirit known as the elixir for “long life.” Its origins date back 1764, and the story of its rise to prominence makes for quite the cocktail-party tale. 

7 Cocktail Recipes that are Perfect for Summer: Celebrate by shaking up these festive cocktails that pair well with parties and picnics all season long.

How Ohio’s Anti-Saloon League Helped Lead a Last Call on Alcohol: The 18th Amendment and Prohibition put an end to the United States enjoyment of spirits — an effort spearheaded by a group that was founded in Oberlin in 1893.

A Bartender to Know: The Gristmill’s Brooke Rodwancy: Her Port Clinton cocktail bar offers a drink lineup featuring fresh ingredients and house-infused spirits.

A Guide to the Northern Ohio Distillery Passport: Take a tour across the top half of our state by planning stops at these distilleries stretching from Toledo to Geneva. 

Behind the Bar: Opa Grill & Tavern and Longfellow’s Other Room: One is a charming spot in downtown Delaware. The other is a hidden back-room bar in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Don’t miss either of them.

The Epiphany that Created Maggie’s Farm Rum: Tim Russell shares his audacious journey of defiance that helped him start what is now a fixture in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. 

Spirited Cooking: How To Make Whiskey Barbecue Sauce: Food writer Nicholas Dekker shares the recipe for one of his summer grilling favorites: Weber’s Whiskey Barbecue Sauce. 

View a digital version of the Proof Magazine Summer 2023 edition here.