Whiskey may get most of the attention this time of year, but tequila and mezcal should absolutely have a place on your holiday table as the spirits are more complex than just for margaritas on a summer day. Whether you’re considering a crisp, herbaceous blanco tequila, a rich and warming […]
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Drinking Around The World: A National Drink That Packs A Punch
Some cocktails are intrinsically linked with their place of origin, like enjoying an icy, spicy Dark ‘n Stormy on a pink sand beach on Bermuda, the island that’s home to Gosling’s Rum and ginger beer — both integral ingredients in the trademarked cocktail. Likewise, there is something very special about […]
The Star Of This Cocktail Can Be Found On Your Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving leftovers are not just for meals the next day, you can also use them for cocktails. OK, let’s be realistic — I am not talking about mashed potato and gravy cocktails. But what I am talking about is leftover cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce is sweet, tart and full of […]
This Cranberry Sipper Is Bright, Elegant And Perfect For The Season
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. Utilizing cranberries in cocktails is something I love doing during the holiday season, but I also love it when the cocktails don’t take up too much of my time. The holiday season […]
Surprise Your Holiday Guests With This Cool Twist On Bubbly Cocktails
Between fretting about who to keep off the guest list to allow for social distancing and figuring out how to swap out the buffet for more, um, contactless dining, the last thing you need to be worrying about this year is sourcing umpteen ingredients for drinks. Enter the two-ingredient cocktail, […]
This Is The Perfect Spirit Swap For The Jungle Bird
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. The Jungle Bird is one of my favorite cocktails because I love how the tropical flavors worth with the bitter undertones of the Campari. While the original recipe calls for dark rum, […]
You’ll Go Bananas Over This Martini Recipe, We Promise
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. Three years ago, when I visited Australia, espresso martinis were all the rage. It was on that trip that I vowed to make espresso martinis on a regular basis at home. Fast […]
These Are The Cocktails You’ll Want To Drink With Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving will look different this year for most of us, especially with large family gatherings more or less off the proverbial table. Yet for all of the sadness we’ll feel at not being able to share the big day with our extended families, there is one notable up-side to the […]
Chai Tea Makes This Classic Cocktail Perfect For The Season
This cocktail was created by Natalie Migliarini, owner of Beautiful Booze. Follow her on Instagram or order her book on Amazon. One thing you can do to switch up classic cocktails is to change out the syrups you use. This can allow for a lot of creativity and can also help turn one […]
Apothic Wines Has A Seriously Great Solution For Adult Trick-Or-Treating
Let’s face it — all of our holiday plans will look different this year. And as we sink into the holiday season, kicking it off with Halloween, big bashes and monster mashes will be giving way to small gatherings or even a solo evening at home. But Apothic Wines has […]