Listen to the experts: Here’s how to make the perfect Paloma drink
The Paloma is the perfect tequila cocktail. We asked a couple of experts how to perfect the classic drink.
Here’s how to make a margarita, according to top bartenders
A great margarita is not a given, it's a lesson in balance. Here's how you make the best one, according to two top bartenders.
Why there’s a bump in the bottom of wine bottles
The reasoning behind the wine bottle punt has as many layers as a good class of burgundy, from stability to an old-timey way of cutting bar patrons off.
Cocktails in 2024: Drink pros say these trends will dominate
Bartenders share insight on the cocktails we'll all be drinking in 2024.
These are the best gin mixers to have in your home bar
The joy of gin is you can use a number of different mixers for simple, delicious drinks. Here are the best gin mixers you should have on hand for cocktails.
Know your knife: A guide to the best steel for knives
We've put together a guide to some of the most common — and best — knife steels so you can make a more informed decision next time you buy a blade.
End the day right with the 6 best nightcap cocktails
A well-made nightcap cocktail is the preface to a good night's sleep. Here's more on the drinks and be sure to give these nightcap cocktails a try.
Tequila: 5 easy ways to tell what’s quality and what’s not when buying your next bottle
Tequila isn't just for poor college kids anymore. Here's how to find premium, top-shelf tequila in a saturated market.
This popular wine doesn’t taste great mid-flight (and more secrets that Delta Air Lines’ sommelier revealed)
Andrea Robinson, a Master Sommelier who recently worked with Delta Airlines to elevate its wine program, talks drinking at 30,000 feet.
Make the most of your leftovers: How to reheat crab legs so they’re just as good the next day
Where's the fun in eating cold crab legs? Reheat your crab legs to perfection with an oven, steamer, microwave, air fryer, or grill.
The best gifts for tequila and mezcal enthusiasts
Tequila and mezcal have risen in popularity, and make a great gift for good friends and acquaintances alike.
3 batch drink recipes perfect for the holidays: Moscow mule, martini, and good ol’ spiked punch
Make life easy on yourself this holiday season with our Moscow mule, martini, and spiked punch batch cocktail recipes.
St. Patrick’s Day drinks taste better at these great U.S. venues
St. Patrick's Day drinks taste better at these great American venues. From classic bars to retreats, they embrace the holiday.
It’s time to pay attention to Hawaiian rum — why this liquor should be on your bar cart
People don't think of rum when they think of the U.S., but that's changing thanks to a Hawaiian movement stressing sustainability and some quality distilling.
Soju, shochu, and more: An Asian spirits guide for the intrepid imbiber
Our expansive, informative guide on asian spirits like soju, shochu, and Japanese gin.
Alpha acid to wet hopping: A craft beer terminology guide
Craft beer has it's very own lingo, like so many things. Here's what to know.
Make fantastic cocktails: The 10 best bartending apps to fuel your inner mixologist
With just a quick click and scroll, you can become a bona fide mixologist in no time, thanks to these handy bartending apps for beginners and pros alike.
The best wine varietals for mulled wine
Come the holidays, we need an even heftier adaptation of wine — one hit with generous amounts of citrus and spice and ladled into your favorite mug, piping hot.
Bouldering: A beginner’s guide to this full-body workout
Bouldering is a lower-stakes version of rock climbing that's a fun, full-body workout, and requires little in the way of gear.
The best Thanksgiving side dishes: These creative options put a unique twist on a traditional meal
We've all had plenty of mashed potatoes and stuffing (yawn). Shake it up this year with some lesser-known Thanksgiving side dishes.
Weird but cool: Saison de frai, a smoked trout flavored brandy, is now available
Flavored liquors are all the rage, and saison de Frai takes things to a new realm: smoked trout flavored brandy.
A pro tells us how to make the perfect charcuterie board
Making a great charcuterie might seem like an impossible task, but we've talked to professionals who tell us how it's done.
The 11 best gins for a French 75, according to bartenders
The twist on the Tom Collins proves especially popular any time of the year. So, here are the 11 best gins to use for the French 75, according to bartenders.
Cranberries are hard to come by this fall: How to use lingonberries in fall cocktails and dishes instead
It seems cranberries will be a bit scarce this fall, but there's an alternative you might not be considering: Lingonberry.
Trader Joe’s has wine and food: Here’s how to pair the two
We'll tell you how to pair Trader Joe's wine and food for a great evening in.
These are the very best ski towns for foodies in America
Ski season is here and you should be dining well while you're not on the slopes. Here are the best ski towns for foodies in America.
How to make a Chilcano, Peru’s buzzy pisco cocktail we can’t get enough of
How to make a Chilcano, a great drink that leans hard into Pisco.
These amazing Halloween cocktails are super easy to make
No matter what kind of alcohol you gravitate toward, you’ll find plenty of options for cocktails to make for your Halloween party.
The Walla Walla wine guide: It’s not just fun to say (there are great vineyards here, too)
Spanning a somewhat less-traveled stretch of Washington and Oregon, the Walla Walla Valley is a fertile hotbed for some fantastic New World wines.
Know your liquor: A guide to whiskey terminology
Ever wonder what all the whiskey terminology you read really means? We've got you covered.
The best horror podcasts (listen at your own risk)
Ghost stories, real haunted places, freaky folktales, and more spine-chilling stories come to life in the best horror podcasts.
The 6 best non-alcoholic drinks to order at a bar, according to the pros
Looking for a fun night out without the next-day hangover? Drinks pros tell us their favorite non alcoholic drinks to order at the bar
The best breweries in America: The ultimate bucket list if you love craft beer
There are thousands of breweries in America but our shortlist of 20 includes those that not only make great beer, but offer something unique as well.
The fantastic fall wine trends to know before the season sets in, according to the experts
Wine trends change fast so it pays to stay ahead of the curve. Here's what to look for this fall, according to the experts.
The 7 best passion fruit cocktails to remind us of the sun and fun
Passion fruit is evocative stuff, reminiscent of sun and fun. Bring that to your refreshments with the best passion fruit cocktail recipes.
14 refreshing Labor Day cocktail recipes for your backyard BBQ
It’s almost Labor Day and for many, that means one last chance to have a party. Here are the best cocktails to toast to this special time of year.
Chef reveals how to make a Smashburger taco, the tasty heir to the viral food throne
The Smashburger has given way to the Smashburger taco, a tasty hybrid and offshoot. Here's how to make one.
The best podcasts: These are the insightful, engaging shows to listen to
These podcasts are a combination of great new shows and perennial favorites. Check out the best podcasts for whatever sparks your interest.
How to make a kimchi bloody mary, the best a.m. drink
There are a lot of bloody mary riffs out there. The best one just may be a recipe involving kimchi.
Here’s why you have to stop peeling your ginger
You don't actually need to peel ginger. Surprise. We explain why.
The do’s and don’ts of batching cocktails at home
Preparing a party or backyard gathering? Here's what you need to know when pre-preparing cocktails for guests.
Review: Does the Solo Stove Bonfire Pi attachment make a great pizza?
Solo Stove has a pizza-making attachment that sits right atop the fire pit. Here's what we think of the device.
Enjoy a refreshing beverage: The 13 best lagers to drink
Most Americans only know beer as a light yellow lager. But let's not forget that these best lagers in 2023 are also great in their own way.
The 6 best wine club memberships you can get, hands down
Looking to sample new wines monthly? A wine club membership might be just what you need. These are the best options.
The 10 best chocolate beers for cacao enthusiasts
Here are 10 amazing chocolate beers that you need to try in 2023, blending a dark, malty body with the bittersweet notes of our favorite sweet.
Forget bland and boring tortillas — Meet the man popularizing masa in the U.S.
Masienda is changing the way we appreciate corn. We chatted with the founder to get the latest.
The 6 best barbecue beers, by brew style
You surely don't want to go to a cookout or serve barbecue without the best beers. They're a necessity if you want to elevate the flavors of your grilled grub.
Is fishing a sport or a hobby? It depends…
Is fishing a sport or hobby? It's complicated, but we discuss whether those who fish can consider themselves athletes or hobbyists.
This Paloma drink recipe puts a refreshing twist on the classic
The Paloma is a classic for good reason. But that doesn't mean you can't shake things up, as this creative recipe suggests.
Our nation’s oldest craft brewery is no more (probably)
Anchor Brewing Company is set to be liquidated by the end of summer. That's sad news for the American craft brewing scene.