Amaro Grapefruit Sparkler

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get in the summer spirit with amaro. The Italian liqueur adds the perfect bitter-sweet to your sips, like this Amaro Grapefruit Sparkler.

New Takes on the Classics: Revamped Cocktails to Make for Dad

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Check out these delicious new takes on classic cocktails to make for Dad on his day.

Floral Wines Perfect for Summer

Check out these cool white wines that bring scents of a fresh-cut flower bouquet to your wine glass and your table. They’re delicious to sip all summer long.

Least Fratty Cocktail Crawl in LA: Broadway and Beyond

Cocktail savant Dee Quinones guides us on a mission to find the best cocktail bars on Broadway Ave and into the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles.

Wine that Pairs with Life (No Food Needed)

We love wine, we love food, but sometimes we are in the mood for a glass that pairs with what we are doing not just what we are eating. Check out these three approachable wines that are great on their own, no food pairing needed.

Fig Margaritas

Grab some fresh figs and relax with this sweet and refreshing fig margarita.

A Guide to Oysters and Pairing with Chablis

Chill out this summer with this guide to cool oysters and crisp Chablis.

South African Chenin Blancs to Drink this Summer

The white grape varietal, Chenin Blanc hails from France’s Loire Valley, but it has also taken root in South Africa where it is often known as Steen. Check out these favorite bottles from the New World region.

The Summertime Spritz Wine Cocktail

Loaded with mint, blackberry, cucumbers and lemon, this easy wine cocktail is dressed to impress and refresh.

Aperol Granita Cocktail

This recipe is based on the highly quaffable Italian aperitif made with Aperol and Prosecco garnished with a slice of orange. Aperol is very similar to Campari, but with a lower alcohol content and a slightly less bitter flavor.

Tomatillo Tipple

This mostly savory Tomatillo Tipple cocktail reminds us of a green Bloody Mary with spice, but is refreshing and perfect for a backyard gathering.

How to Txoko Like in Basque Country

A long-standing tradition of Spanish-Basque regions, Txoko is a gathering of friends of family where they cook tapas together, try new recipes and pair it all with favorite wines. Here’s how to do it.

Wines to Celebrate Chardonnay Day

May 25th is National Chardonnay Day. Here’s what we will be drinking to celebrate.

Ultimate Punch Bowls for a Summer Bash

Memorial Day is just around the corner. Kick off summer with these boozy, beautiful, and most importantly, easy punch bowls.

Easy Spiked Lemon Aid

Relax in the sun with friends and a cool pitcher of this spiked lemon aid.

Raspberry Vodka and Beer Cocktail

In this delightful, fresh and light Raspberry Vodka & Beer Cocktail, raspberries accompany light beer and Raspberry Vodka for a refreshing spring or summer drink that is fabulous for summer!

Exploring the Home of Italy’s Favorite Sparkling Wine – Prosecco

Prosecco has been produced for over 10 centuries in the foothills of the Marco Trevigiana, running from Valdobbiadene to Conegliano in the province of Treviso.

Sparkling Wines That Don’t Require a Special Occasion

Sparkling wines production is on the rise! It’s time to stop only thinking about popping open a bottle of bubbles on special occasions and holidays. Check out these three sparkling wines fitting for any day.

Balvenie: A Distillery Still Making Whisky by Hand

Balvenie is one of the few Scottish distilleries still making malt whisky by hand, here’s why.

The Wine We’re Pouring to Celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day

May 5th is International Sauvignon Blanc Day, here is our favorite bottle of the white wine that we will be pouring on the holiday and all through summer.

Sriracha-Lada

This Cinco de Mayo, rethink the Michelada drink and add some more kick with Sriracha to create the Sriracha-Lada.

Five Refreshing Tequila Cocktails

Say “Salud!” this Cinco de Mayo with these five refreshing tequila cocktails.

Iced Teaquila

Spike your next batch of iced tea with tequila to create the forever-fun iced teaquila.

A Taste of the Real Deal Italian Cuisine – Fiaschetteria Pistoia

An authentic Tuscan “trattoria” located in the East Village serving freshly made Tuscan food including pasta, bread & prosciutto carved in the restaurant.

Spring Wines Perfect for Easter and Beyond

Here’s what we are sipping on this spring and our favorite spring foods to pair these bottles with. Hosting a spring soirée or Easter celebration? Take notes!

5 Refreshing Rum Cocktails for Spring

Shaken or stirred, check out these fun spring drinks spiked with spiced rum.

Vineyard to Vintner

Get a peek inside the unique relationship between a vineyard and its vintner in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley.

Ginger Rum Fizz

With refreshing fizz, this cocktail is stirred with a ginger syrup and spiced rum. It’s perfectly simple and just what you need at the end of the week.

Blood Orange Punch

This blood orange punch is spiked with two kinds of rum and laced with cinnamon and fresh mint for a perfect balance of warm and fresh flavors.

Grapefruit Agave Smoothie

Tangy with sweet undertones, this grapefruit agave smoothie is loaded with yogurt to keep you full and energized.

Spicy Chai Piña Colada

Loaded with a spicy chai, spiced rum and creamy coconut, this tropical Piña Colada is a true treat in a glass.

The Playful Passion Cocktail

On the next rainy spring day, transport yourself to a tropical island with this tiki-inspired passion fruit cocktail complete with spiced rum.

Top Twelve Undiscovered Wines of Northeastern Italy

A list of 12 Italian wines with fascinating narratives and flavors that are still largely unknown in the rest of the world.

Strawberry-Lime Spiced Rum Moscow Mule

Celebrate the start of spring with this bright tasting strawberry-lime spiced rum Moscow mule.

Spiced Rum Guava Gunpowder Cocktail

With guava nectar, gunpowder green tea and a pinch of spice, this spiced rum cocktail tastes like a sophisticated tropical vacation. It’s a bit sweet, a bit tart and totally sip-able.

Grapefruit and Rosemary Cocktail

Get your cocktail shakers out, because I’ve got a boozy grapefruit, rosemary, and vodka drink recipe for you!

Green Matcha Smoothie

Perfectly festive for St. Patrick’s Day, this delicious dairy-free breakfast or snack matcha smoothie is packed with fruit and a nutritious handful of spinach.

The Garret East: Where All the Cool Kids Feed their Cocktail Cravings in NYC

Feed your drink cravings with the cool cocktails at The Garret East. Serving boozy drinks with ingredients such as turmeric and beet juice.

Pairing Wine and Weeknight Dinners

Enjoy wine with your food any night of the week. It’s a Tuesday and you have delivery headed your way? Have no fear, this is what you should pair with it.

Wine Tip: The Pinot Noir to Drink Into Spring

Here’s a Pinot Noir that is more food-friendly that anything you’ve tried before. Read on for how to enjoy it on the coldest nights of winter into the warmest spring afternoons.

A Short Guide to Miraculous Margaritas With Milagro

National Margarita Day or not, it’s always a good time to toast to Mexico’s national drink and most beloved exports, the margarita.

Drinking Through Portugal’s Douro Region

Want to visit Portugal’s magical Douro Valley, but just not possible? Get a taste of the land through the region’s wine.

Extraction Lab: Coffee, Tea and an Idea

In Brooklyn’s Industry City, Extraction Lab is serving tea and coffee unlike anything we’ve experienced before.

Hot Chocolate Affogato

A perfect winter dessert for kids and adults alike, check out this cool ice cream sweet topped with steaming hot chocolate.

Two Decadent Wine Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Forget the overdone flowers and chocolate, instead, try these decadent wine recipes that will turn date night, galentines or even single’s valentines, a day worth the celebration.

Making Better Beverage Choices

Did you know it’s National Hot Tea Month? Could you be making better beverage choices?

No Added Sugar Pineapple Margarita

No sugar added pineapple margarita made with fresh pineapple juice, tequila, triple sec, lime and lemon juice.

Cuban Cocktail Adventures

When most of us think of Cuba, we have a romantic mental image made up of scenes from the 1950s, perhaps including Al Pacino visiting on the eve of the revolution (Godfather reference). A place full of nightclubs, casinos and, of course, bars where cantineros (Cuban bartenders) threw Cuban cocktails between mixing glasses and poured from multiple bottles of rum at a time into big blenders.

Warm Up with Six Seven’s Old Fashioned

Here’s a warming and classic cocktail, the Old Fashioned, best served in a captivating destination for you to unwind with your sweetheart to chase away the winter doldrums at Six Seven Lounge At The Edgewater Hotel in Seattle.

Detox Cocktails

While some choose to embark on dry January, others may simply seek healthier options this month. We’d like to suggest a selection of (dare we say) health-conscious cocktails packed with restorative, antioxidant-rich and detoxifying ingredients such as turmeric, mugwort, matcha and carrots.

How to Make Golden Milk

Golden milk’s main ingredient is Turmeric. That’s what gives it that beautiful golden color. Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. Try adding this to oats, cereal, tea, coffee and smoothies. We are all looking to have a healthy start to the new year and this is the perfect recipe.

Wine Obsession: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon

We have a new wine obsession that is fit for winter. Get on board with bourbon barrel-aged Cabernet Sauvignon for a classy, sip-able treat.

How to Make Homemade Orgeat

The resurgence of cocktail connoisseurs has also been a boon to the classic ingredient market. Not long ago, you could hardly find anything beyond iridescent grenadine or sweet and sour mix. Now, there’s artisanal everything, produced by some bearded fella who wears suspenders and probably rides a unicycle to and from his collective. This is great when you’re feeling lazy. However, when you’re ambitious, you take up the mantle yourself and make your own mixers. Much like Homemade Orgeat!

White Wine and Tuscan Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Shiitakes

Trying to eat clean this winter, but still have superb wine pairings? Check out this nutrient-rich Tuscan kale caesar salad with a crisp white wine.

Italians and Coffee: Happiness in A Bean and Cocoa Coffee Cookies

Italian coffee is iconic. Here is thorough guide of what to order and where. Be sure to enjoy your morning cup with the delicious cocoa coffee cookies.

Blueberry Tea + Chakras

The cold season can be harsh on your body. Try this healing blueberry tea.

Expert Tips on Simplifying Your Hosting Style

Sometimes less is more.

Bubbly Blood Orange Cocktail

A Sparkling Blood Orange Cocktail is a sweet and bubbly party favorite.

La Bella Luna Sparkling Cocktail

This year, change up your cocktail game with this golden, spirited Lunetta Prosecco sparkling wine cocktail complete with sweetness and herbal complexity.

Making Authentic Italian Caffè with a Moka

Wake up and pretend you are in Italy with this beautiful guide on using a moka and making a cup of coffee.