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Skylark: Midtown’s New Spot for Lodging, Tapas, Cocktails And More

Skylark is a beautiful cocktail lounge in the heart of Midtown East offering reasonably priced high-end cocktails and bites.

Strawberries and Bourbon Cream Cocktail

We’re jumping headfirst into berry season with this refreshing strawberries and bourbon cream cocktail.

Refreshing Watermelon Margaritas

These refreshing watermelon margaritas are about to be the drink of the summer.

3 Cocktails Designed with Cinco de Mayo in Mind

May 5th is on the way, which means Mexican spirits and drinks will be front and center at restaurants and bars around the country. For some inspiring cocktails that are both enticing on the palate and Instagram worthy for your feed, we turned to two top venues in NYC.

Bartender Adam Gamboa Makes a Mean Mocktail and You Can Too

Lead Bartender Adam Gamboa has perfected the alcohol-free Negroni. Why? Because sometimes you can’t or don’t want to have a spiked drink, but you still miss the flavors of a good cocktail. Check out some tips for making a mean mocktail.

Refreshing Bourbon Cocktails for Kentucky Derby Weekend

Celebrate the coming Kentucky Derby Weekend with these refreshing Bourbon Cocktails.

Perfect Cocktail and Taco Pairings

Cinco de Mayo is a perfect, although unnecessary, excuse to drink cocktails and eat tacos. Check out these perfect cocktail and taco pairings that will make you tastebuds sing.

Fall for Disaronno with these Easy Cocktails

Smooth and nutty, here’s why you should try Disaronno, if you haven’t already. Check out these easy and delicious cocktail with the Italian amaretto beverage.

Two Juicy Gin Cocktails Perfect for Spring

Awaken your taste buds and celebrate the new spring season bursting with fresh fruits and juices. Cheers to the warmer weather and longer days with these refreshing gin cocktails. They’re light, bright and juicy.

Where Elegance and Tranquility Meet: The Conrad Dublin

Twenty minutes from Dublin’s Airport, The award-winning Conrad Dublin is centrally located offering elegant accommodations while staying in Dublin.

Pop-up Proves Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…Even Bars!

Non-Irish bars are getting in the spirit of St. Paddy’s Day with pop-up offerings inspired by traditional Irish bar food and Tullamore D.E.W. Whiskey.

Top Chef and Sara Bradley Puts All Eyes on Lexington

Top Chef contestant Sara Bradley grabs a spot in the finals in Lexington drawing quite a bit of attention to her home state of Kentucky.

Skip the Green Beer: Festive St. Patrick’s Day Drinks (No Food Coloring Needed)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with these green-hued or Irish-themed liquor or beer cocktails that are refreshing and call for no green food coloring.

Cold Brew Cocktail: Chocolate White Russian

Unwind with a homemade Chocolate White Russian.

The Best Mushroom Cocktails: Mushroom Cocktails? Oh Yes, They’re Good.

Mushroom cocktails are ACTUALLY a thing. Don’t know it before you try it. Mushroom broths and more have been showing up in cocktails, coffee and tea. Here are some of the best creations.

Kentucky Bourbon Coffee Cocktail

An easy to make, creamy and smooth Kentucky Bourbon Coffee Cocktail recipe, perfect to enjoy with friends.

Hosting Tip: Cold Brew Coffee Cocktail Bar

A DIY Cold Brew Coffee Cocktail Bar is just what your next gathering needs to create some serious buzz.

How to Order a Cocktail: Tips from Bar Experts

Hip cocktail bars with giant menus, or no menu at all, can feel daunting if you don’t have a go-to drink or you’re still figuring out how to order spirits. Stuart Jensen, bar manager of the newly-opened Brass Tacks in Denver, has the tips you need to order a cocktail that suits your tastes.

Peppermint Patty Cold Brew Cocktail

Peppermint Patty Cold Brew Cocktail is a warm coffee cocktail with all the flavors of your favorite peppermint patty candy. With smooth cold brew coffee and splashes of creme de cacao, peppermint schnapps and Kahlua. It’s the perfect drink to take the chill off on a cold winter’s day.

Grab the Tequila! Drinks to Celebrate National Margarita Day

National Margarita Day is coming up on Friday, February 22nd. Get ready to celebrate with these fun twists on the tequila drink. Choose the cocktail that fits your taste and cheers to the well-loved margarita!

Bitter Valentine: Festive Tequila Cocktail

Not feeling uber romantic? Make yourself a nice drink and sip on this Bitter Valentine cocktail. It’s made with tequila, is a festive hue, and is more satisfying than an overpriced meal at a mediocre restaurant.

The Ultimate Spirits and Chocolate Pairings for Valentine’s Day

Whether you are looking for decadent gift ideas or want to treat your Valentine to a chocolate pairing date night at home, this ultimate spirits and chocolate pairings guide is for you.

Seductive Sips: Cocktails for Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day

Evoking a romantic evening for two or a fun party with friends, these festive cocktails are perfect for all of your Valentine’s Day celebrations.

Winter Buddha Bowl and a Grapefruit-Pomegranate Sour Cocktail

Dig into this hearty and healthy Winter Buddha Bowl that is cozy and loaded with roasted veggies. Serve with a Grapefruit-Pomegranate Sour Cocktail for a perfect match.

Winning Super Bowl Sips

Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just for drinking beer. Whip up a big batch of these winning Super Bowl sips to serve to a crowd. They’re the perfect cocktails to go with salty or spicy snacks. Or, pair one of these wines with your food spread.

Teas and Tea Cocktails to Drink During Flu Season

No one wants to get sick. Protect yourself with warm, cozy teas and tea cocktails that are perfect for flu season and all of winter.

Snow Day Treat: Tex-Mex Hot Chocolate

Tex-Mex is literally a blend of American and Mexican flavors. What’s more Tex-Mex than a spiced Mexican hot chocolate with a dash of Louisiana Tabasco sauce? Sip on this flavorful mug on the next snowy day. Spike it with tequila or mezcal for the adults!

Ring in the New Year with Punch Bowls

Mix up one big bowl of punch to serve on New Year’s Eve instead of spending time shaking together a cocktail for each of your friends. Set out a bucket of ice, festive glasses, the big-batch punch cocktail and a bottle of bubbles for the traditionalists. We’re ready for you 2019!

Warm Winter Mull with Gin

The perfect pour for celebratory sipping and all of winter, this big-batch mulled cocktail recipe is super easy to make and features seasonal spices, citrus and berries. Grab a bottle of Spanish Rioja wine and Brockmans gin and you are set for success!

Brown Bread Vodka Cocktail

Known as the “Breadbasket of the World”, Kansas is a top grower of wheat so it’s no wonder that they make some awesome wheat vodka. Check out this creamy and sweet brown bread vodka cocktail featuring TILL Vodka.

Vegan White Russian Cocktail

This elegant White Russian will become a new tradition at holiday family get-togethers, special occasions, après-ski, or anytime that calls for a memorable cocktail.

Beet, Mustard and Fennel Appetizers with Martinis

It’s December, the most festive month of the year! With all of the shopping, events, and travel this time of year, my favorite holiday party recipes are ones that are delicious and fun, but also really quick and easy. Enter, Beet, Mustard and Fennel Appetizers served with classic Martini cocktails.

Snowball Mulled Wine aka Chai Mulled Wine Float

This Snowball Mulled Wine float is an easy and fun holiday drink made from chai, red wine, honey, orange juice, spices, fruit, and vanilla ice cream. It’s perfect for the holidays and other wintertime entertaining events!

Mix and Mingle: Holiday Party Prep, Cocktail Edition

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s time to start prepping for the festivities to come. Whether you are hosting a soiree or need a gift for a party-planning pal, there are plenty of cocktail items that will help create killer drinks for all to admire. We rounded up a Fab Four of our faves for making all celebrations merry and bright.

Holiday Party Ideas: Sweet and Savory Hors D’oeuvres and Cranberry Campari Spritzes

Holiday festivities are here, which for me means two things: cocktails and hors d’oeuvres! One of my favorite things about this time of year is creating the drinks and small bites that my family enjoys when we all get together.

Lemon and Thyme-Infused Sake

Lemon and Thyme-Infused Sake is a tasty and exciting new way to serve sake at your next dinner. Lemon peels and fresh thyme give a comforting flavor to the sake.

Smoky Cocktail Recipes to Get You Fired Up for Fall

Perfect for those upcoming holiday parties, top New York mixologists share their smoky cocktail recipes.

Everything You Need to Know About Serving Sake

We know how to serve wine, what to mix with our spirits and what temperature the beers should be, but what do you know about sake? Check out this guide to learn How to Serve Sake and enjoy it with casual meals or festive dinner parties.

Serving Up Some Spirits: MONO+MONO’s New Soju Cocktail Menu and the Season’s Best Books on Booze

A recent celebration of the newly re-opened MONO+MONO in the East Village – renowned for…

Día de los Muertos Cocktail: The Orange Añejo Margarita

This Dia de los Muertos, shake together an Orange Añejo Margarita. With bright, warming orange flavors and Suerte Añejo tequila, it’s the perfect way to bright up a fall evening and ideal for sipping as you pass out candy to the trick-or-treaters or celebrate Dia de los Muertos.

Cranberry Hot Toddy

This Cranberry Hot Toddy recipe is lightly spiced with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and orange. If you like mulled wine, you will LOVE this delicious toddy recipe.

Skip the Punch Bowl: Make these Halloween Cocktails

Skip the creepy (and not in a good way) punch bowl recipes and make these fun, and actually delicious, Halloween cocktails for your party.

Pairing Cheese and… Cognac!

You’ve probably enjoyed your fair share of cheese and wine, but now it’s time to branch out. Elevate your next cheese night with a cheese and Cognac experience featuring the French spirit or in cocktails.

Bloody Marys and Bourbon-Maple Candied Bacon

This take on a classic Bloody Mary is made even better with a topping of insanely delicious bourbon-maple candied bacon, and a flavorful salty rim. A crowd pleaser at brunch and beyond.

Caramel Apple Rum Punch

It’s cool, refreshing, but loaded with spiced rum and sweet caramel apple sauce. This caramel apple rum punch screams of fall and we love it!

Fall Cocktail: Cider Margarita

We love margaritas and we love cider, so we’re throwing the two together for a seriously sip-able fall cocktail.

Coffee-Loaded Cocktails for the Weekend and International Coffee Day

Coffee has become one of our favorite cocktail ingredeints. In honor of the coming weekend and International Coffee Day on September 29th, we’re celebrating with some out-of-the-box coffee cocktail recipes. Coffee isn’t just for Irish coffees. (Although we love those too)