Dreaming of a holiday getaway to the islands? You might not be able to trade your sweaters and fuzzy boots for shorts and flip flops this year. But you can swap out your mug of eggnog for something more tropical that will definitely make it a white Christmas no matter […]
I love a good blood orange. They arrive in winter months just in time for the holidays. They are so delicious and a bright light in the dark cold months. I use them as much as I can in cocktails because you never know when they will disappear. One of […]
If you’re anything like the rest of us, 2020 just wasn’t your year. Or maybe it was, who knows? In any case, Tank Garage Winery isn’t taking anything this year has handed to it lying down. The brand’s latest release, Middle Finger, is a full-bodied red blend with high acidity […]
This, of course, is the time of year for popping corks from bottles of bubbly. And after everything that 2020 threw at us, we all deserve something great in our glass. Here are 19 standouts — they’re listed alphabetically — from all over the world (Champagne! California! Argentina! Texas!) and […]
Kyle Jones has called the Bahamas home for close to 10 years. But it wasn’t until recently that the Pennsylvania native decided the happy island was missing something: A freestanding cocktail bar. Enter Bon Vivants, the first lounge of its kind on the happy island, serving up inviting libations, a […]
One thing I look forward to during the holiday season is festive twists on classic cocktails. One of my go-to cocktails is the classic Old Fashioned, but I really love changing it up with seasonal flavors. This riff on an Old Fashioned has whiskey, apple cider syrup and a couple […]
Looking for the perfect present to give the home mixologist in your life? Or a little pick-me-up for yourself in this soul-crushing year? Bestow some libation inspiration with these spirited packages that bundle the booze and everything else you need to shake or stir signature cocktails. Bombay Sapphire x Ravie […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]