"Beverage director Aniceto “JR” Rena knows what you need to start the summer, blending Rowan’s Creek bourbon and Uncle Nearest whiskey (named after the original distiller of Jack Daniels) with sassafras sugar and root beer bitters to make for something very refreshing on a hot day. While this gives the drink a subtle vanilla/caramel flavor, it’s not overly sweet. Finished off with picked hon shimeji mushrooms, there’s always a fun bite at the bottom of your glass (don’t be afraid to use a finger to fish them out)." - Graham Steinberg