Holiday Mixology and Hudson Valley Spirit Stories: Sophie Newsome’s Hibiscus Gin Tonic – Story and Photography by Maxwell Alexander

Holiday Mixology and Hudson Valley Spirit Stories: Sophie Newsome’s Hibiscus Gin Tonic

The Hudson Valley holiday season is a time for warmth, community, and creative spirits — both in the glass and in the stories that shape them. One such inspiring tale comes from Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, a woman-owned, family-operated distillery in Claverack that blends historic tradition with modern mixology. Holiday Mixology and Hudson Valley Spirit […]

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Goodnight Kenny Neighborhood Bar in Poughkeepsie, NY: Where Every Hour is Golden (Hour) – A Photographer’s Review by Maxwell Alexander – Presented by Alluvion Vacations

Where Every Hour is Golden (Hour) – Goodnight Kenny Neighborhood Bar in Poughkeepsie, NY – A Photographer’s Review

Under the soft, golden glow of vintage light fixtures, my evening at Goodnight Kenny in Poughkeepsie, NY unfolded like a spirited tale from an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, but with an irresistibly vibrant, modern twist. This Hudson Valley gem, suggested by my friend and fellow visual storyteller Rebecca Perez, promised a memorable chapter in […]

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