SUNSET is the definitive guide to living an inspired life in the modern American West—stretching from Alaska to Mexico, and California to Texas. Each issue is filled with epic destinations and adventures, home and gardening tips from celebrated writers, and fresh recipes shared by some of the West’s most creative chefs. From boutique hotels to coastal camping trips, Baja fish tacos to backyard edible gardens, we translate the iconic elements of the West directly to your everyday life.
LETTER FORM THE EDITOR
Sunset
HOME BAR BUILDER • Your four step plan to building a better home bar: the bar carts, the gear, the glasses, and the perfect ice
BELLY UP TO THE BAR CART • There’s a rolling revolution in stylish bar carts. Here are three to suit any taste.
GO PRO WITH YOUR GEAR
THE ONLY THREE GLASSES YOU NEED • These three glass styles are all you need to serve any classic cocktail
BREAK THE ICE
THINK BIG • When it’s safe to finally throw a cocktail party, you’re going to need a big drink. This large format batch cocktail is scaled up to serve a crowd.
Perfect Pairings • Happy hour just got a major upgrade thanks to these inspired pairings of creative cocktails and artisanal cheeses.
The Principles Behind Perfect Pairings
Mezcal Masterclass • Mezcal has become so big that brands are beginning to think small. That means sustainable single-village sips and infinitely delicious drinking.
The Mezcal Queen of The West
A MEZCAL LEXICON • Essential terminology for the enlightened sipper
JUST DON’T SHOOT IT: 3 Ways to Drink Mezcal
Mezcal Mixology • Put that smoky elixir to work in these three cocktails
The New Sunset Garden Collection
GOLD RUSH
The Pacific Northwest • Distillery: Westland
The Mountains • Distillery: High West
The Bay Area
Natalie Dale, head distiller for Great Women Spirits by Francis Ford Coppola.
Brian Morton, head distiller of VIDO Vodka
Best Bottles in the West
Garden. Home. Recipes. Camping.