According to mixologist Aaron Melendrez, here’s where you should be drinking margaritas in Los Angeles.
Celebrate the Moms in your life by cooking a three course brunch with a fun bottle of rosé to match each dish.
Celebrate the new life that spring and summer bring with a muddled mango cocktail made with Zubrowka Vodka, fresh mint and blackberries.
Distinctive hats, long gloves, and a beautiful show of well-dressed people equals the Kentucky Derby y’all. What’s the race without bourbon to sip on? While the crowd roars for their favorite horse and jockey to cross the finish line, delight in sipping on these variations of the refreshing mint julep.
Mom deserves it all, but let’s start with the wine she deserves. For a perfect meal pairing or as a gift, these spring-y bottles aim to please.
We all love a margarita on Cinco de Mayo, but why not think beer this year? Try a few and taste why Mexico is the top beer exporter in the world.
Funny thing is, Mexicans don’t celebrate this day as their Independence Day. Here’s a brief history lesson – On May 5th, 1862 the battle against the French to conquer Mexico was victorious, but at the loss of a small army, kind of like that Spartan movie, 300. On September 16th, 1821 it became officially recognized that Mexico became independent of any further European colonization. Fantastico! There are actually two good reasons to celebrate with tequila! Make this Thursday your Friday with these 5 cantinas to get your tequila on while celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Andale amigos!
Plenty of bourbon and mint seems to sum up everything one should be sipping on under their big hat during the Kentucky Derby. But wait, there’s more! Here are favorite takes on the Mint Julep that are must-tries to switch up your cocktail game.
Over the past decades, Napa Valley has become a holy land for families and aficionados with a love for wine. Not only are visitors flocking to the region for sips of impressive bottles, but to experience and taste the stories of the vineyards cared for by multiple generations.
A milkshake made with fresh mint, mint hot fudge, Thin Mint cookies, and vanilla ice cream. Perfect for dessert.
While we must admit that Cinco de Mayo has become an Americanized holiday, we can’t get enough of the Mexican dishes and refreshing cocktails that come along with the day. Check out these classic cocktails with perfect dishes to match.
If you’re a fan of the original, this bulletproof coffee might just rival it. Try it for a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.
This Canadian version is all that is right about Chardonnay with roasted lemon fruit and easy-going flavor. Perfect with a roast chicken.
Think warm thoughts with three new margaritas using flavors that will inspire your cold beverage.
This nutty, chocolatey smoothie tastes deceivingly like a milkshake. A perfectly delicious combination.
This spring cocktail packs quite the punch from tequila and tart grapefruit juice, but sweeten things up with floral St. Germain and sparkling champagne.
These popular Moscow Mule recipes offer flavor combos to suit any season—or mood. Let’s cheers with a refreshing drink in hand.
Blended with smokey pineapple and a splash vanilla extract, this well-rounded drink is sure to refresh with a hint of spice, too.
A little background information on the bitter-sweet digestif liqueur and cocktail recipes to start you off.
A favorite Detroit coffee spot, Astro serves up an rotating selection of roasts in their energetic cafe.
Avignonesi Winery is unique among Italian winemakers. It uses biodynamic farming techniques to produce flavorful, fresh and exquisite wines.
This beer and strawberry cocktail falls somewhere in between a proper mimosa and a beer cocktail on the fanciness scale and is perfect for a relaxed spring drink.
Loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients, like turmeric, this yellow smoothie is rounded out with honey, bananas, cantaloupe, and orange juice for a refreshing stunner.
Try this refreshing Finnish-style sahti beer with notes of juniper.
Mike Robertson of Portland’s The Driftwood Room demonstrates how to mix six Manhattan cocktails.
A peek at how to use iced tea in cocktails and even a broth for cooking rice noodles.
Spiked with vodka, this milkshake will have you dreaming of a warm plate of pancakes, but this time with a sweet, adult twist.
Grab the fast facts to one of France’s brandies, Armagnac, and learn how to pair the spirit.
A mixture of sweet fruits and tangy limes make for a delicious variation on a standard margarita.
An American amber ale without strange flavors, ingredients, or funky notes to surprise you, but it is simply delicious and easily drinkable with many foods.
Hamel Family Wines is made up of a unique team of Hamels that have created a beautiful vineyard and wine experience. See the process and care from start to finish.
Warm rays of sunshine are coming and we are ready for some frozen sips. Recreate the childhood favorite PB&J in a boozy milkshake form.
Pouring wine properly will impress your guests or at least give you confidence when pouring for a date or gathering. Below are tips to pour like a pro.
Spring is here and Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. What better way to switch your mindset to fresh flavors than with an ice-cold tequila cocktail? Here are favorite tequila recipes to sip and enjoy.
The perfect project to get rid of all those Easter jelly beans and celebrate this fun day.
Smoothies are great, so hey, why not try this one at home. It’s delicious and packed with nutrients.
The Vendy Award winners have created a successful, innovative food truck serving delicious slush.
In preparation for the premiere of “Game of Thrones”, we take a guess at the real-life versions of the many wines of the show.
Start your morning with this incredibly nourishing smoothie loaded with coconut milk, banana, cacao, and hempseed that tastes as good as a milkshake.
If you’ve seen Bottle shock, then you know the Hollywood version of Chatea Montelena. Here is the real story of the winery.
With warm fig and brown sugar flavors paired with a jolt of bright Meyer lemon and cold brew coffee, this vodka and vermouth mix is the perfect transition into warm weather cocktails.
As these ice cubes melt into your drink, they give the classic G&T a little something extra.
Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery talks home brewing and his favorite beer right now.
Try your hand at making these innovative craft cocktails from Zuma and Ford’s Filling Station at home.
A few of the best coffee spots in New York City handpicked by a self-proclaimed coffee fanatic.
Garnished with spring violets, the verdant cocktail is shaken with a bison grass spirit, Zubrowka, herbs, celery bitters, anise, cucumber & lemon for a vegetal cocktail with refreshing tartness.
A pioneer of the California wine industry, Walter Schug tells his inspiring winemaking story that formed the wine industry that we know today.
On April 7th, be sure to celebrate National Beer Day. To get you in the spirit, here are unique or forgotten beer styles that are must-try’s.
Have a taste of summer stored away in the freezer with this delicious smoothie that is reminiscent of a nutrient-packed peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Refresh with a cucumber and vodka cocktail that is perfect for a spring brunch or a cooler on a warm afternoon.
This adult slushie combines the timeless flavors of apples and cinnamon, with a kick of bourbon.
A s’more chocolate ice cream and graham cracker shake is taken to an amazing new level with homemade bourbon marshmallows brûléed on top.
From the classics to gourmet combinations, enjoy pizzas paired with South Africa’s wines.
The 2012 Etude Carneros Chardonnay has a powerful and fatty nose, a well balanced oakiness and lots of delicious butter on the palate.