Refined cocktail classics are all the rage these days, as more and more mixologists look back for menu inspiration. Upping the ante on said inspiration is The Promontory, which is serving up a month-long spree of classic cocktails this month, featuring 30 timeworn drinks every day of April.

When a trifecta of beverage industry titans join forces, you take notice. BALSAM American Amaro is the new masterwork of three heavy-hitters in the beverage and specialty goods sphere, including Rodrick Markus of Chicago’s Rare Tea Cellar, Adam Seger of Chicago-based HUM Spirits (not to mention a renowned mixologist), and Barry Young, Master Distiller of Pennsylvania Pure Distillers. Individually, they pack a wallop of talent and innovation. Together, they form a super group unified by Amaro.

At the risk of jinxing us into seven more months of winter, it seems that patio season is upon us in Chicago. Across the city, restaurants, bars, and cafes are thawing out and opening their al fresco dining spaces to take advantage of the sunshine and warmth.