Clear Creek Distillery: Artisan Spirit Pioneers

You don’t have to be a card-carrying cocktail geek to know that buzzwords like "artisan" and "craft" are the bread and butter of today’s spirits lexicon. But... read more

5 Tips: Summer Punch

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Nothing unites a gang of new and old friends like a shared task, be it raising a barn or cleaning up a park — or simply getting to the bottom of a bowl of punch. And by punch, I don’t... read more

Watch a Cocktail Dress Pour Actual Cocktails

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We think we just found our outfit for our next cocktail party — hosting a cocktail party would be a cinch with the DareDroid cocktail dress that literally pours cocktails.  FastCo... read more

Watermelon Sorbetto

Watermelon Sorbetto
I wouldn't dream of visiting the vast Central Market in Florence without my friend, Judy Witts, known throughout town as the Divina Cucina. With Judy as my guide, butchers and cheese merchants..... read more

The Best of Tequila

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For our fourth installment of the Ultimate Spirits Challenge, we bring you fierce and fiery tequila. Some of the industry’s heaviest hitters on the market were tasted by the judges, with all of... read more

The Sunset Gold Cocktail

This drink is made with Karlsson's Gold vodka, so consider it a vodka spin on the mojito.  This recipe was originally published at Sunset Gold. For more recipes like this, subscribe to..... read more

Sparkling Lemonade

In honor of Alex's Lemonade Stand, the Silverleaf Tavern in New York City created this (adult) version of sparkling lemonade. Enjoy this today, and proceeds go to Alex's Lemonade Stand... read more

In Defense of Whiskey and Soda

When I was in my early 20s, living in Austin, Texas, and still a relatively inexperienced drinker, I had a slightly older friend who favored Scotch and Soda. Upon entering one of his usual haunts,... read more