Tropical Sangria

This tropical sangria is a fun party drink for summer.

Wine Tip: The Best Rosé Bang For Your Buck

We’ve jumped on the rosé bandwagon, and even if the current trend may one day fade, we will forever be on board with a glass of rosy wine. Here’s one of our favorite bottles for a great price.

Stone Fruit Lemonade

Sour with a touch of sweet, this nectarine lemonade is sweetened with a touch of maple syrup to create a cool glass perfect for a summer afternoon.

Gin and Rosé Grapefruit Cocktail

On a warm day, inexpensive rosé on its own is refreshing, but add gin and fresh grapefruit juice and you’re set for the summer.

Mastering Summer Fruit Lemonades

Fresh lemonade is all that is lovely about summer. Learn to infuse this favorite with the best fruits and your nostalgic homespun joy will increase twofold.

Rainbow Mimosas with Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit Rainbow Mimosas

Let this cool drink bursting with bright, fresh fruit wash over you and refresh at your next weekend brunch.

Brew Tip: River Rat Brewery, Columbia, SC

Complete with outdoor space and a new food menu, River Rat is a fun place to hang while sampling some great beers on tap.

National Watermelon Day Drinks

Celebrate National Watermelon Day by boozing with this summer fruit favorite.

Summer Berry Arnold Palmer

A refreshing Arnold Palmer is made even more cool and delicious with the addition of muddled berries.

Usquaebach Summer Smuggler

First born in 1877, Usquaebach Scotch today is an ode to the ancient whisky craft originating…

Mexican Pineapple Tepache
Fermented Mexican Pineapple Tepache

With traces of alcohol, this bubbly pineapple tepache is a fun summer replacement for your usual glass of kombucha.

Lime Puree for Cerveza
Make Your Cerveza Better with Limeade Puree

Blending limes, skins and all, is a genially simple way bring out the flavor wonderfully in a nice cold cerveza.

The Origins of the Martini Glass

Discover the history of the iconic martini glass. Shutterstock: alexpro9500 Head over to our site…

The Billionaire Cocktail
The Billionaire Cocktail

This Billionaire Cocktail will remind you of a Sazerac and make you feel like a million bucks while you sip away.

How to Make Raspberry Liqueur

While there are fresh berries, make homemade raspberry liqueur with bold flavor that is worth the wait. Mix into cocktails or drizzle over desserts.

Strawberry Avocado Smoothie

No joke, this smoothie tastes like ice cream. Avocado gives it the perfect, soft texture and dates provide just enough sweetness for this strawberry smoothie.

Wine Tip – Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne

We aren’t ready to let go of summer, especially when there is a bubbling bottle of Laurent-Perrier to drink. It is a perfect match with fresh, cool seafood.

Brew Tip: Dry Martini Mead by B. Nektar Meadery

A dry honey mead from B. Nektar is aged in gin barrels to create the subtle feel of a dry martini.

5 Favorite Sangria Recipes for Summer

The right sangria recipe can turn the stickiest summer day into something sweet and satisfying in just a few simple steps, and only a few simple ingredients.

Italian Wines and American Barbecue: Montefalco Rosso

Traditional grilled dishes enjoyed in the backyard all summer long pair perfectly with Italy’s Montefalco Rosso DOC blend. Here are two of our favorites.

Greek Yogurt Berry Smoothie

This greek yoghurt smoothie is filled with berries and other goodness to make one creamy, indulgent treat.

Pomegranate and Raspberry Rosé Cocktail

This pink, fruity cocktail is made with a mint-infused honey syrup, gin, pomegranate juice, fresh fruit and topped with a sparkling rosé. A perfect summer refresher.

The Spicy Watermelon Blast

Perfect for a pool party or summer BBQ, this jalapeño and bourbon cocktail is cooled by watermelon and fresh mint, so refreshing.

Rosewater Lemonade with Honey
Rosewater Lemonade with Honey

Need that glass of ice cold something, but don’t know what? Try this elegant twist to a summer fave, lemonade with rosewater.

Sparkling Cucumber and Strawberry Punch

So refreshing, this sparkling lemonade punch is packed with fresh cucumbers and strawberries and cool summer flavor. Make it for your next gathering.

Taste Peru: The Pisco Sour

Pisco is colorless to amber brandy produced by distilling grape wine into a high-proof spirit. In what ways can pisco be concocted for social lubrication, you ask? The pisco sour is a classic Peruvian chilled cocktail that is refreshing to sip on during warm days. Try this simple recipe and enjoy!

Raspberry and Chocolate Beer Cocktail

Grab a rich chocolate stout, add raspberry liqueur and some ice, and you are set with a cool, boozy beer cocktail perfect for a hot day.

Sparkling Serrano and Grapefruit Cocktail

Without any fancy bitters or syrups needed, this spicy, sweet, bubbly cocktail will get you through a hot summer.

Cardamom Cold Brew Coffee

Step up your cold brew coffee game with crushed cardamom pods for a fun infusion. Enjoy on a warm morning or stir it into your next cocktail creation.

Serious Sauvignon Blancs from California

These Sauvignon Blancs will delight and surprise you with their unique notes and bold flavors that will make you seriously reconsider the California white wine.

Refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca with Chia

There is no need for a complex afternoon drink in summer. Enjoy this refresher, ready in less than 10 minutes and packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

Wine Popsicles

These slightly sweet and highly addictive wine-based popsicles will keep you coming back for more.

Brew Tip: Scurry, Off Color Brewing

Sweet smelling, but surprisingly dry tasting, Scurry is the perfect breakfast or bunch beer. Because we all need one.

Almond Blueberry Oat Smoothie

This vibrant purple smoothie is made without dairy, loaded with fiber from almonds, bananas, oats and blueberries and sweetened with honey.

The Curious Drinker’s Bar: II Bar

Get to know Robert Gaggl, the bar and lounge director at the Bulgari Hotel. Rather than having a signature style, he works for the guest, making sure they leave happy and inspired.

Celebrate Daiquiri Day in Style

Do you know the history of the daiquiri? Learn its background and celebrate with one of these cool takes on the original.

Fun Dairy Cocktails

Refresh with delicious dairy based cocktails.

Best of BnB’s: Secret Iced Tea Recipes for Summer

From simple to spruced up, these iced tea recipes from some of America’s favorite BnB’s are sure to cool you down with a sweet sip.

Sparkling Strawberry Cocktail

Have your fill of fresh summer strawberries with this Prosecco and vanilla sparkling cocktail. Perfect for a day at the beach.

A Bloody Mary Bar at Gateway Canyons Resort

Looking for an amazing Bloody Mary bar? Look no further. Gateway Canyons has the delicious and unique spread we have always longed for on a weekend morning.

Frozen Strawberry Margarita with Black Pepper

A twist on the classic frozen strawberry margarita with a black pepper kick – the perfect drink to enjoy all summer long.

Summertime Tea and Cocktails

August Uncommon has done it again. With their line of bold summer flavors you can start and end your day with tea in a mug or your cocktail shaker.

Refreshing Piña Colada Agua Fresca

In just a few minutes, you could be holding an ice cold pineapple coconut refresher, also known as Piña Colada Agua Fresca.

Tropical Coconut Smoothie Bowl

Topped with crunchy chia and hemp, this tropical coconut and mango smoothie bowl will transport you to a beach and make you feel as refreshed as if you were sitting under a palm tree.

Sorbet Mojitos

Half-cocktail, half-desert, totally delicious.

Strawberry-Mint Picnic Punch

Make a cool picnic punch that can be easily mixed on site and even served to the kiddos.

At Home Cold Brew Coffee

An at home cold brew that can make many different iced coffee possibilities!

Sip Away Summer with Refreshing Iced Tea Cocktails

Sun’s out, rum’s out! Summer is the time for tall glasses of iced tea and these deliciously boozy twists on a warm weather favorite will keep your pitchers flowing all season long.

Watermelon Shrub

A refreshing watermelon shrub perfect for mixing all sorts of summer drinks.

Blueberry Margarita

A sweet and tangy frozen treat perfect for the warm weather.

Pretty in Pink Rosé Cocktails

We love rosé wine for spring and summer celebrations—it’s light, refreshing, and it looks so festive. This season, try one these pink cocktail recipes, featuring all the goodness of rosé.

The Best Cold Brew Coffee

The perfect cold brew for a hot day.

Agua Fresca

A fruity and refreshing drink good as a cocktail or on its own.

Blueberry Margarita

Blueberries give this margarita a great tartness and beautiful color.

The Pomegranate Margarita

A refreshing variation on the often too-sweet standard margarita.

The Ultimate Brunch Cocktail: Bloody Mary Beer with Antipasto Skewer

A Michelada meets Bloody Mary in this Bloody Mary beer cocktail garnished with an antipasto…

Southern-Style Sweet Tea, Three Ways

Try a classic sweet black tea and once you have the base down, experiment with flavored variations.

Terrarium Green Smoothie

This dairy-free, nutrient-packed smoothie is loaded with power to get you through to lunch. Plus, it is beautiful enough to start your day with a smile.

Fantastic Floats to Keep You Cool

Robert M. Green started the summer soda sensation in 1876, even before Coca-Cola and we are carry on with delicious recipes, some even spiked.

Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake

A delicious healthy mint chocolate milkshake with a surprise ingredient.