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A Cocktail Sage Shares Her Mulled Wine Recipe

Mulled wine may not have the most attractive name but it can produce the most attractive flavors. Here's an amazing recipe to try this winter.
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Repurpose Your Red Wine with Winter Sangria

Sangria can be an excellent wintertime drink, if you follow these recipes.
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Mezcal is Rising in Popularity and Here’s Why

Mezcal is firing on all cylinders these days. Here's why the agave spirit is popular and where it may be headed in the near future.
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Get Inventive with Your Thanksgiving Leftovers This Year

Looking to try a more adventurous way of repurposing your Thanksgiving leftovers? We’ve got you covered with these creative and delicious-sounding ideas.
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Supply Chain Causes Drinks Shortages Across the Country

The supply chain bottleneck has become more than just an inconvenience. It has rippled though the entire drinks industry.
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5 of the Best Slow Cooker Ideas for Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving and the weekend after, treat yourself to an easy-to-make dish that will afford you more time with friends and family.
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The Best Instant Ramen Noodles You Should Try

Instant ramen noodles are not the most romantic meal but there are some genuinely good options if you do your homework.
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The 15 Best Wines to Serve for Thanksgiving This Year

These are the best Thanksgiving wines to serve for dinner or during cocktail hour and hors d'oeuvres.
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The 3 Best Japanese Rums You Need To Know About

Japanese rum is far from big at the moment but it may be soon. Like whisky, it has tons of potential.
Black and Yellow cocktail.

9 of the Best Caribbean Cocktails Inspired by The Bahamas

The Bahamas can come to you with these nine sunny cocktail recipes inspired by the Caribbean nation.
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The 7 Best Flavored Whiskies to Add to Your Bar

Here are some of the best flavored whiskies that follow a long line of flavored beverages but with so many options, you can go in many directions.
Scotch and cheese.

A Guide on How to Pair Scotch and Cheese

It's not everyday people think of scotch and cheese as partners. This is the guide to show you how to do it properly.
Spiced plum chutney.

The 5 Best Cranberry Sauce Alternatives

If you're not a fan of cranberries, these cranberry sauce alternatives can be the next best thing.

15 Delicious Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipes to Try This Year

From a refreshing rum drink to a tequila hot toddy, here are the best Thanksgiving cocktail recipes to try out this holiday season.
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How to Make the Best Version of the Comforting Hot Toddy

Learn how to make a hot toddy like the pros do for a soul-soothing experience.
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The Best Spirits for Spiked Hot Cocoa and Why

Which spirit blends most smoothly with the flavor of chocolate and produces the best next-level cocoa? Here are the ten best.
Ninkasi Tricerahops Double IPA.

The Best Double IPAs to Sip This Chilly Season

It's double IPA season and here are some of the best within the category to try this chilly season.
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How to Make Homemade Cranberry Sauce

It's cranberry sauce season, people. Here are three sauce recipes that utilize the zippy red fruit, all perfect for the upcoming holidays.
Calvarac cocktail on table.

The Best French Cocktails to Satisfy Your Inner Parisian

French cocktail culture is robust and vibrant. Here are 7 of the best French cocktails to enjoy the category.
Hemingway Revolution cocktail.

Cranberry Cocktails Beyond the Cosmopolitan

Cranberries are not just for cosmopolitans. Here's how to utilize late-fall ingredients in other great cranberry cocktails.
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VIVANT Wine Membership Review

Vivant is changing the wine club at-home game, with compelling wines from famous French regions and an interesting interactive component.
Red Wine Hot Chocolate in mug.

The Best Hot Chocolate Cocktail Recipes

A good hot chocolate cocktail recipe offers a comfortable one-two punch of warm sweetness and hooch. Here are several recipes worth mixing up.
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Your Guide to the Champions League, the Best of European Soccer

The Champions League is in full swing, meaning some of the best soccer players on earth are competing. Here's how to enjoy all of the upcoming action.
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How To Set Up a Proper At-Home Emergency Kit

You can't predict most emergencies but you can be prepared. Here are the essentials to round out a good at-home emergency kit.
Top Burmese restaurant robot host.

Restaurant Robots and the Future of Dining

Top Burmese is one of a growing number of restaurants utilizing robots to help its staff as well as diners.
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What Michelin-Starred Chefs Are Eating at Home

Michelin-Starred chefs gotta eat too. Here's what some of the most advanced culinary minds in the country like to eat at home.
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Eat Better Nuts: A Brief Guide About Hazelnuts

Hazelnuts are an underrated and versatile nut, great in salads, entrees, even cocktails. Here's how best to use the tasty ingredient.
An imperial stout in a tulip beer glass.

How To Make a Brewery-Grade Imperial Stout

Winter is coming so ready yourself with a proper batch of homemade imperial stout.
Quick Pickled Vegetables

The Best Pickled Cocktails To Mix Up at Home

Move over dirty Martini and Bloody Mary, there are many more great cocktails utilizing pickled things. Here are 5 to mix up at home.
Euphoria Food Festival

The 7 Best Food Festivals Happening in America

Here are the 7 best food festivals you can find in America.
Jamie Oliver veggie chili.

Healthy Chili Recipes To Try for Fall

Chili is the stuff of the gods and it can be healthy, too. Here are four recipes to try out that work with things beyond standard-grade beef.
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The Oktoberfest Tradition Goes Digital for 2022

Oktoberfest has had to shuffle a bit the last two years but the beer-loving tradition is still alive and kicking.
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What You Missed During the NBA Offseason 2021

The NBA season begins this month but not without a busy summer offseason. Here's what you missed.
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5 Easy Ways To Elevate Your Pasta Sauce

You can always improve your pasta sauce. It may never be as good as grandma's, but if you follow these guidelines, you'll get close.
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Mediterranean Magic: The Best Italian Cocktail Recipes

Italy has it all, from incredible food culture to Mediterranean beaches. It also has an amazing run of cocktails. Here's how to make eleven.
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Craft Beer Trends To Watch as 2022 Approaches

We chatted with a craft beer expert to keep pace with the always-evolving industry and see where it's headed in 2022.

The 9 Best Cucumber Cocktails You Should Make

The cool factor of cucumber makes it a dynamic cocktail ingredient and so much more than a garnish. Try out one of these cucumber cocktail recipes to find out.
Beer at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.

The Essential German Beer Styles You Need To Know

Beer is a big deal in Germany and it pays to know at least a few of the major styles. Here's a quick 101 on the subject.
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The 9 Best Whiskies Under $100

These are some of the best whiskies under $100 for you aficionados.
bartender pouring Jameson Caskmates Stout into a glass.

How Good Is Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition?

The latest stout edition release from Jameson's Caskmates line is a well-made whisky that drinks a bit like a beer.
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How to Learn a Musical Instrument All By Yourself

Learning how to play a musical instrument all by yourself might be too overwhelming but with this guide, you'll be able to nail 'Chopsticks' soon enough.
Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club Mezcal box on table.

Shaker and Spoon Cocktail Club Review: A Mixologist Experience in a Box

The Shaker and Cocktail Club is more involved but ideal for the wannabe bartender. Here's how it works, along with the pros and cons of the beverage company.
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The 7 Best Kombucha Brands to Drink Right Now

To get the health benefits of kombucha without compromising great flavor, stick to these seven best kombucha brands available in the market now.
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The 17 Best Mocktail Recipes To Make in 2022

While a mocktail won’t give you the buzz that a cocktail would, one or a few of these non-alcoholic drink recipes also won’t make you feel as bad.
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The 5 Best Apples for Baking Your Favorite Fall Treats

Not all apples are created equal. So, when making your favorite treats, always remember to stick with the best apples for baking like the Cameo and more.
Zombie Tsunami Cocktail being lit.

The 7 Best Dark Rum Cocktails to Drink in 2022

Dark rum is a dynamic spirit fit for some of the best cocktails imaginable. Here are 7 to whip up.
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The Difference Between Stout and Imperial Stout

There are two major types of stout in craft beer, the standard grade and the imperial version. Here's how they differ.
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How To Drink Cognac and What It Tastes Like

Fear not this age-old brandy from France. Like a fine wine, Cognac begs to be enjoyed. Here's how to do just that.
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The 11 Best Glasses for All of Your Home Bar Needs

Don't know what kind of glassware you need when stocking your home bar? We've got you covered.
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10 Small DIY Projects You Can Tackle While Stuck at Home

Make the most of being at home by trying out these simple and small DIY home projects. Note that they don't involve heavy machinery or over-the-top tools.