Art of the Garnish
Straight up or on the rocks, elevate your drinks with creative garnishes and presentation tips with panache, toasting to intoxicating Finishing Touches. Discover innovative creations & recipes, perfect pairings, and intriguing tipsy tales to spark those Happy Hour cocktail conversations.
Elevate your holiday happy hour with non-alcoholic spirits and mixers, creating easy, delicious recipes everyone can enjoy.
Favorite Fall Cocktail Recipes to Warm Your Heart & Cozy-Up Your Happy Hour & that are simple to make
Celebrate the closing of the French Olympics with elegant French 75 cocktail recipes, featuring chic garnishes and a festive ambiance to toast the end of the games in style.
Explore the art of herbal garnishes in cocktails, learning to grow, harvest, and artistically use herbs and spices from your garden to elevate your mixology, enhancing the visual appeal and aromatic experience of your drinks.
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in style with a variety of delicious food and drink recipes, featuring the iconic Mint Julep and a range of other bourbon-infused cocktails, perfect for complementing your Derby Day festivities.
Celebrate the cosmic spectacle of a solar eclipse with themed cocktails that bring a touch of the celestial to your happy hour, featuring unique, flavorful blends like the "Total Eclipse" and the vibrant "Patrón Platinum Margarita."
Celebrate the Academy Awards with two Oscar-worthy cocktail recipes inspired by this year’s hit films, featuring creative mixtures like the Barbie Pink Cloud and the Manhattan Project Cherry Bombe, alongside a nod to the storied history of the Oscars.
Embrace the extra day this Leap Year with imaginative and inspiring ideas, from adrenaline-pumping adventures like skydiving to simple pleasures like baking or volunteering, all aimed at making the most of your bonus time.
Celebrate National Whipped Cream Day with these creative, indulgent whipped cream-based drink recipes to enhance the festivities.
Elevate your celebration with the dramatic art of champagne sabering. This guide covers everything you need to saber a bottle safely and impressively, from selecting the right champagne to mastering the perfect strike. Follow these steps to make your New Year’s Eve pop with style and joy!
Step into the new year with "Peach Fuzz," the vibrant and uplifting color trend for 2024. Discover how to incorporate this soft, warm hue into your home and garden with stylish plant suggestions and design tips that bring a fresh, peachy glow to your living spaces.
Celebrate the holidays with a festive pomegranate lemon-ginger cocktail inspired by celebrity chef Gail Simmons. Discover a refreshing seasonal recipe featuring Pure Leaf Lemon Iced Tea, pomegranate juice, and warming cinnamon garnishes. This easy-to-make drink is perfect for joyful gatherings, offering both non-alcoholic and spirited versions. Explore more tips to elevate your holiday Happy Hour with delicious, colorful cocktails.
Discover expert tips on crafting the perfect ice for cocktails, from using purified water to exploring various ice shapes and sizes for enhancing both the aesthetics and taste of your drinks.
Celebrate autumn with a cozy 'Sweater Weather' cocktail recipe, featuring rum, rye whiskey, ginger syrup, and creative garnishes, perfect for a fireside happy hour or seasonal gathering.
Get ready for Negroni Week from September 18-24, where bars and restaurants will serve unique Negroni cocktails to support Slow Food International, raising funds for sustainable food initiatives while celebrating the classic drink with exciting recipes and pairings.
Make a delightful 'Pink Cloud' cocktail inspired by Barbie, featuring Malibu rum, Strega liqueur, pink lemonade, and topped with cotton candy for a fun, festive drink perfect for any occasion.
Explore the legacy of Edna Lewis, the 'First Lady of Southern Cooking,' through her niece Nina Williams-Mbengue, who shares insights into their family’s culinary history, the impact of Lewis's work on American cuisine, and the importance of the Edna Lewis Foundation, which supports culinary scholarships for Black individuals in agriculture and the culinary arts.
Welcoming guests with a signature cocktail sets a festive tone for summer gatherings. The "Let's Make It Interesting" cocktail combines strawberry tea and rose water-infused vodka, Aperol, lemon juice, simple syrup, and is topped with sparkling wine, garnished with rose petals. This garden-to-glass beverage offers a light, refreshing taste, perfect for celebrating occasions like the Fourth of July.
The "Full Nettle Jacket" cocktail combines Pisco, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, nettle tea cordial, lemon juice, and cucumber syrup to create a refreshing spring drink. Garnished with a cucumber twist, the cocktail highlights British springtime flavors with a playful nod to cinema.
Discover how cultivating a garden lifestyle enhances your homegrown meals, boosts sustainability, and brings beauty to your outdoor spaces.
Raise a glass with "Ein Tost," a glamorous tribute to All Quiet on the Western Front, featuring inspired cocktails and meaningful storytelling.
Elevate your celebrations with glamorous cocktail recipes that bring style, flavor, and sophistication to every toast.
Sip into the March shoulder season with cocktail recipes that balance winter's warmth and spring's freshness for the perfect transitional drinks.
Start the year with a toast featuring a fruity citrus champagne cocktail that’s refreshing, vibrant, and perfect for celebrations.