"At the end, I glaze it with maple syrup, marmalade and, in my recipe, a bit of whiskey."

A blend of straight high rye bourbon and American single malt whiskey, Lodestar has won awards and makes a great gift.

Perfect for coffee and whiskey enthusiasts, it’s available in bottles or convenient four-packs of cans.

Using fresh, seasonal ingredients can transform a nonalcoholic drink from a self-imposed alternative into something that feels special, whether it’s a persimmon gin fizz or a spiced whiskey sour.

One thing leads to another, coffee turns to a glass of champagne and a tumbler of whiskey, and suddenly you’re right back in the fold, spilling government secrets and carrying out murder-for-hire plots.