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Bartender making alcoholic cocktail in red color, metal jigger and bar environment

How to make a Verde Old Fashioned, a Texas cocktail that supports family farms

Make a genuine grain-to-glass drink, Texas style.
West Palm Beach post card set.

West Palm Beach travel guide: What to eat, see, and do

West Palm has so much to offer without the overcrowded hot spots. Here's what to do and where to eat.
YaVe pepper cocktail.

How to make a Spicy Cempasúchil cocktail (hint: it involves infused tequila)

How to make the ultimate pepper-infused tequila cocktail.
Vemouth in glasses

How a winemaker makes vermouth: Building a new American tradition

Chatting up a former winemaker about his new passion: making vermouth.
Cocoa Old Fashioned.

How to make Tequila Corralejo’s Cocoa Old Fashioned

A proper cocktail to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.
Texas Buckiin' cocktail.

Raise a glass to Beyonce’s birthday with a fitting cocktail

Beyonce has a whisky brand. Here's how to utilize it from your home bar.
Campfire Jamboree table.

This secret food festival in the Wisconsin woods is every foodie’s dream

Tucked away in the Wisconsin woods, Campfire Jamboree is an exclusive three-day food event where top chefs cook over open flames. Here’s why it’s one of the most magical culinary experiences in America.
Franks & Dranks.

This new kit pairs gourmet hot dogs with craft cocktails — and delivers to your door

Franks & Dranks just dropped their first launch. It's a gourmet tasting kit pairing up fully-loaded hot dogs with signature cocktails.
Mezcal Union Cosmopolitan.

How to mix a mini mezcal Cosmo straight out of the ’90s

The 90s are back and the Cosmo is proof. Here's how Mezcal Union makes a mini version of the drink.
Hops gardening

Fresh hop beer season is upon us

It's late summer and the fresh hops are starting to come in. It's the best time of the year for IPA lovers.
Stranahan's Blue Peak.

How to make the Campfire Coffee, a drink for Labor Day Weekend gatherings

Strahan's makes some good bourbon. They also have some good cocktails up their sleeve, like this one.
Channel Orange cocktail.

How to make the Channel Orange, a cocktail evoking early fall

A blueprint for a timely cocktail from Ketel One.
PATRON spritz table.

How PATRON does a spritz, an ideal Labor Day Weekend drink

Tequila is dynamic stuff. Here's how to plug it into a spritz cocktail.
Pub Beer orange can.

Pub Beer teams up with Big Buck Hunter

Two dive bar staples team up.
Cocktail

What the 2025 Spirited Awards tell us about the future of cocktails

Discover the biggest mixology trends from Tales of the Cocktail 2025, including award winners, rising tropical flavors, Spain's influence, and how women are reshaping the bar world.
Cortado cocktail.

2 must-try bourbon cocktails for Bourbon Heritage Month in September

Bourbon Heritage Month is all September long. Here are two fitting drinks for the stretch.
Basil Hayden Pineapple Smash.

Labor Day Weekend calls for a Pineapple Smash

A Pineapple Smash is a great way to beat the heat. Here's how top bourbon brand Basil Hayden makes one.
Sazerac classic whiskey cocktail

The classic whiskey cocktails I always come back to (and you should know too)

Learn how to make 6 essential whiskey cocktails—from the Old Fashioned to the Hot Toddy—with expert tips, whiskey pairing recommendations, and easy-to-follow recipes.
skrewball

Cherry is trending, here’s how to figure it into a boozy float

Cherry is trending. So put it in your boozy float as you make a cocktail for Labor Day Weekend.
Blackberry Ranch Water.

How to give a classic Ranch Water the berry treatment

Ranch water is refreshing stuff. We especially love this berry twist on the cocktail from 1800 Tequila.
Rooftop at Exchange Place.

Meet the Cuban rum punch perfect for your end-of-summer nights

The Cuban Rum Punch us a lively drink ideal for September. Here's how a top NYC bar makes it.
Grilled Peach Margarita.

How to make a Grilled Peach Margarita, the drink of late summer

Grilling season is here. Try this cocktail, a riff on a classic which involves grilled fruit.
Wrexham Aviation Gin.

How to make the Up the Town Fizz with Aviation Gin

Aviation Gin is great in a lot of things. Here's how to fit it into the Up the Town Fizz cocktail.
Coors and Wrangler collaboration.

Coors and Wrangler collaborate in the most western way

Two of the biggest brands in the west have teamed up. The results are rugged and stylish.
Casa Sol cocktail.

Make cocktails like you’re at a world-class resort in Bodrum—here’s how

Casa Sol is the bar and restaurant within a top resort on the planet. Here's how to make some cocktails from the revered Turkish outpost.
BACARDI Cuba Libre poster.

Cheers to a classic cocktail turning 125 (and a fitting recipe)

The Cuba Libre is an easy-to-make drink that just turned 125 years old.
Bartender making a whiskey highball

These are the 23 easy cocktails I always come back to

Learn how to make 23 easy, classic cocktails at home with just a few ingredients. No fancy tools or skills needed — just great drinks made simple.
Person carving turkey at Thanksgiving table

Want better sleep and a brighter mood? Try these 10 foods high in tryptophan

Discover the top 10 foods high in tryptophan that boost sleep, mood, and well-being—plus serving tips, tryptophan benefits, and plant-based options.
The foyer at St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.

Why my stay at the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort felt like a 6-star dream come true

Anatomy of a six-star resort
Swimply pool Portland.

I tried Swimply, the Airbnb of pools — and here’s how it went

Swimply is a pool-sharing app now in its fifth year. Should you give it a try the next time you want to take a dip?
Lionel Messi FC Barcelona Supercopa de Espana Semi-Final 2020 soccer

I traveled to Miami to see Messi play — and it was the soccer trip of a lifetime

A firsthand account of seeing the greatest soccer player of all time.
Bailey's French Fry Frosti.

Dip your fries? Here’s how to make the French Fry Frosti from Baileys

How to make the French Fry Frosti, a creamy frozen cocktail from Bailey's.
Honey Deuce cocktail.

How to make the viral Honey Deuce cocktail in time for the U.S. Open

The U.S. Open approaches. Here's what the tournament's biggest fans will be sipping on.
Three Dots and a Dash.

How to make a Mai Tai like they do at Three Dots and a Dash

Three Dots and a Dash is one of the best bars in America. Here's how they serve up a Mai Tai.
Hennessy Pineapple cocktail.

How to mix up Hennessy and pineapple for a tropical summer cocktail

Hennessy goes great with tropical juice. Just ask this refreshing cocktail recipe.
Four Roses Spicy Roserita.

The flavor of August might just be this frozen cocktail

If late summer was a mixed drink, it might be this frozen recipe.
Moscow Mule cocktail with lime and mint in a copper mug

These are the classic vodka cocktails I always come back to

Discover 12 classic vodka cocktails you can easily make at home, from Bloody Marys to White Russians. Perfect for parties, brunch, or a night in.
Lavender flowers

Three cocktails that sum up the purple drink trend

Purple is in, especially behind the bar and in the glass.
Appleton Mai Tai.

National Mai Tai Day is coming up, here’s an apt recipe

The rum holidays are coming. Here's a recipe to celebrate them all with.
Nuvole TwentyTwo.

How they make the ideal late-summer cocktail at Charlotte’s highest rooftop bar

Summer might be winding down but we're still thirsty. Here's a great cocktail recipe from a top bar.
Whiskey Highball

A grown-up cocktail pulled straight from the lemonade stand

Lemonade and whiskey do quite well together. This recipe from Bushmills is proof.
The Love Shack Old Fashioned.

Cereal cocktails are having a moment — and yes, they taste as fun as they sound

Exploring cereal infusions in cocktails and how they've become so popular.
Chinola

Daiquiris done by Chinola for National Rum Day

National Rum Day is coming up. Here are some Daiquiri recipes to celebrate.
Orange Dreamsicle cocktail.

How to make an Orange Dreamsicle cocktail, Texas style

They do great barbecue, beer, and wine in Texas. They also make great cocktails, as this recipe suggests.
Sierra Nevada PILS.

Sierra Nevada issues ‘proper pilsner can’

Sierra Nevada is dropping another beer. This time, it's a pilsner in a petite can.
BrewDog IPA.

BrewDog USA drops new beer in time for National IPA Day

BrewDog is a major player in the craft beer movement. Now, it has another IPA beer to its name.
Monkey Jam Sour.

How to make the Monkey Jam Sour, a fun and foamy whiskey cocktail

It's all about texture in this riff on a classic.
Shuai Wang.

This bold new take on American barbecue is winning hearts (and taste buds)

Barbecue is no longer just brisket and wings. Say hello to the latest takes on the classic American cuisine.
Beer margaritas

How to make a Margarita like they do at Grand Marnier

Grand Marnier makes some great bitter orange liqueur. Here's how to add it to a Margarita.
Llama golf

A golf clap for these Happy Gilmore 2 inspired cocktails

Three bourbon cocktails celebrating the latest Adam Sandler movie.