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Champagne Sidecar Recipe from Bubbly: A Celebration in Every Sip

If there’s one cocktail that captures elegance and effervescence in a glass, it’s the Champagne Sidecar. This sparkling twist on a classic cocktail comes straight from the pages of Bubbly ...

Cold-Weather Negroni from The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails

There's something enchanting about sipping a cocktail that perfectly complements the season. For those chilly winter nights, a standard Negroni gets a delightful twist with a wintry adaptation that brings ...

Hostess Gifts 101: Etiquette for When and What to Gift Your Host

With the holiday season barreling in, your schedule's probably packed with parties, dinners, and festivities. It's all about showing up and making memories—but hold on, you don't want to be ...

10 Cocktails Perfect for Autumn

Imagine the leaves changing, the scent of cinnamon wafting through the air, and a chill that invites you to snuggle up with a drink. Whether you're a mixology enthusiast or ...

Abraham Lincoln Inspired Apple Rosemary Gin and Tonic Recipe

If you're dreading contentious election debates, we're here with the solution that crosses the aisle: Alcohol. 

Whether you're looking to break the ice over dinner or find common ground amidst heated debates, a finely crafted cocktail is just what you need. Today, we're raising our glasses to the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, with an Apple Rosemary Gin and Tonic recipe that's as refreshing as it is historical. 

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, Straight from Alcatraz

If you think Alcatraz is just known for its notorious inmates, not for its cookies—get ready to have your mind blown by this recipe that's so good it's CRIMINAL.  Meet Amy ...

Ernest Hemingway's Bloody Mary Recipe and Spooky Tales

Memories of spring breaks gone wild aren't the only thing haunting Florida - apparently, Hemingway's house in the Keys is haunted too! And what better way to explore this haunting ...

Beer Cheese Dip From Reba McEntire's Not That Fancy

Are you looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that will leave your guests asking for more? Look no further. This Beer Cheese Dip recipe from Reba McEntire's book, Not That ...

How to Throw a Cookbook Party (Plus, Our Top Cookbook Recommendations)

Are you getting FOMO seeing fabulous videos of cookbook parties across your social feed? Join the fun and throw your own cookbook party!   Picture it now—a night filled with ...

The Anatomy of a Dessert Board, By Elizabeth Latham of Hoosier Homemade

Dessert boards have taken the culinary world by storm, offering a delicious twist on traditional desserts. These eye-catching platters bring people together to savor, celebrate and indulge in the sweetest of pleasures. Dessert Boards author Elizabeth Latham is here to give you a step-by-step guide to help you create a dessert board to impress your guests.

Sip, Savor, Share: 5 Mocktails for Every Occasion

Mocktails, the unsung heroes of non-alcoholic imbibing, have stepped into the limelight, proving that sophistication need not be drowned in spirits. Today's mocktail experience goes beyond a mere substitute; it's ...

Shirley Temple

Originated as a means of refreshing the mocktail’s namesake when she was too young to participate in the activities of her fellow megastars, this serve has since stood the test of time like no other mocktail.

Tasting notes: sweet, spicy, refreshing

Moment to Moment

To make the most of the chocolatey flavor here, look for coffee beans from South or Central America that feature a medium- dark roast.

Tasting notes: rich, creamy, sweet    

Whistling in Tongues

While many fruits partner well with kiwi, apple stands above them all.

Tasting notes: tropical, bright, fruity     

Fuzzy Navel

Celebratory, eye-catching, and delicious—this is a drink that can work any time of day, in any situation.

Tasting notes: sweet, tart, floral

Rasta La Vista

A great one for those who love eclectic palate found in the world of tiki drinks.

Tasting notes: fruity, tropical, spicy, refreshing