Cocktails & Spirits

Homemade Adult Hot Chocolate
Boozy Spiced Hot Chocolate

This boozy hot chocolate is infused with a homemade blend of spices and enriched with bourbon.

Shake Things up With 5 New Margarita Recipes

While the classic margarita is undeniably thirst-quenching, we’ve got a few new party tricks to…

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Summer Sunset: Cocktail With Edible Flowers

In this floral gin-based drink, fresh lime juice and orchid contrasts the infused hibiscus rosemary…

Piña y Ron Cocktail from Cafe El Presidente

Try a cocktail recipe from NYC’s Cafe el Presidente. Refreshing and sweet with a kick of rum, just like what you’d find in a Mexican market.

The Mountain Fizz: Cherry Blossom-Inspired Mocktail

You’re craving a cocktail, but not looking for a buzz. Let’s get you hooked up…

Shamrock Smash St Patrick's Day Cocktail
The Shamrock Smash: The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail

To make this perfect St. Patrick’s Day cocktail you need a few ingredients: your base…

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail: Emerald Elixir
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail: The Emerald Elixir

The Emerald Elixir is a perfect St. Patrick’s Day cocktail featuring citron-flavored vodka for a light, refreshing flavor.

The Secret’s Out: NYC’s Newest Speakeasy-Inspired Bars

Whether you’re seeking a hidden elevator entrance, a cocktail served in a planter, or a…

Three Tropical Cocktails That Taste Like a Vacation

If flights aren’t in your immediate future this season, break out the paper umbrellas and…

New Years Eve Cocktail
Ring in the New Year with Rum Resolution

Looking to jazz up your New Year’s Eve champagne toast? Try the Rum Resolution, a…

Holiday Cocktails From Around the World

Eggnog or mulled wine are tried and true holiday cocktails, but many more merry libations…

Holiday Cocktail – Miracle’s Snowball Old-Fashioned

Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting.…

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Holiday Cocktail – Miracle’s Jingle Balls Nog

Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting.…

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Holiday Cocktail – Yuzu Hot Toddy by Kenta Goto

On behalf of Bar Maven, Kenta Goto, of namesake Bar Goto and sister concept Bar Goto Niban, here…

Holiday Cocktail – Miracle’s Christmapolitan

Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting.…

French Holiday Cocktails from Le Relais Bernard Loiseau

Here are two French inspired holiday cocktails made with cassis. Blackcurrant (cassis in French) is a…

Holiday Cocktail – The Merrion Hotel’s White Christmas

In this holiday cocktail, vodka and a spiced syrup are made for each other. Courtesy of…

Scandinavian Holiday Drink – Christmas Gløgg from Hotel d’Angleterre, Copenhagen

Traditionally, “gløgg” is a warm, spiced, alcoholic wine drink which has been drunk by Scandinavians…

Bourbon Gift Guide – Sharing the American Spirit

Over the past 20 or so years, bourbon has exploded in popularity. Today there are…

Holiday Drink – Adlon’s Feuerzangenbowle

A must-have holiday drink in Berlin is Feuerzangenbowle. This is a traditional mulled wine (called glühwein…

Holiday Cocktail – Sheen Falls Lodge’s Jingle Juice

A few of us do not immediately switch to holiday mode once December comes around.…

Holiday Cocktails By Hotel Hassler Roma

For anyone hosting a holiday gathering, Santa granted your wish a few days early. Courtesy…

Holiday Cocktail – The Merrion Hotel’s Sweet December

A holiday cocktail that combines amaretto with flavors like vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Courtesy of…

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An Award Winning Cocktail Expert’s Journey to Legendary Bar Milady’s

Natasha Mesa’s journey to Milady’s, the legendary bar in Soho, proves this saying rings true;…

Sonora Comercial Cocktail

Restaurant Comal in Cabo San Lucas is one of the most creative and breathtaking restaurants…

The Best Agave Based Cocktails

This summer agave based cocktail roundup will give you plenty many ideas to keep everyone…

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Agave Cocktail Series: Classic Margarita by Rita Cantina’s Adam Miller

The classic margarita, one of the most popular cocktails in the world, is thought to…

Agave Cocktail Series: ¡Qué Padre! Tequila Cocktail

This poppy-hued drink from Jeff Savage, Head Bartender at Botanist Bar in Vancouver is unique,…

Pepino Margarita
Agave Cocktail Series: Pepino Margarita by Yard House Times Square

Courtesy of the team at Yard House Times Square the Pepino Margarita is a refreshing,…

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Agave Cocktail Series: Percheron’s Pineapple Punch Bowl

Created by Shel Buhler, Brand Director Aparium Hotels, this pineapple punch bowl is sure to…

Spicy Margarita by Jorsand Diaz, Beverage Director of Ensenada ( Brooklyn, NY) 
Agave Cocktail Series: Ensenada’s Spicy Margarita

Created by Jorsand Diaz, Beverage Director of Ensenada, this  is a flavorful twist on the classic…

Citrus Fizz by Christopher Reyes, Partner of Aldama (Brooklyn, NY)
Agave Cocktail Series: Aldama’s Citrus Fizz

Created by Christopher Reyes of Aldama the citrus fizz is a perfect summer sipper. It combines…

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Agave Cocktail Series: Mr. Flores

Made with tequila, chartreuse, lime, and lots of shiso, Mr. Flores is a beautiful, bright,…

Raffas Remedy, Bar Calico
Agave Cocktail Series: Raffa’s Remedy

Think of tequila cocktails, and the Margarita is first to come to mind. It’s arguably…

Get in the Spirit of Sonoma

With over 450 wineries spread throughout Sonoma County, most oenophiles travel to this picturesque town…

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How Doña Vega Mezcal Founder Turned Passion Into Mexico’s Modern Spirit

Doña Vega Mezcal started as a passion project and has blossomed into a full-fledged business…

Mulled Wine Infused with 100 Proof Vodka

In summer its margaritas, in the fall pumpkin spice lattes, in the holiday season, its…

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Japanese Spirited Cocktails to Make for the Olympics

The COVID-19 put a spoke in everyone’s wheel, including the 2020 Summer Olympics. But fear…

How Three Tequila and Mezcal Making Families are Celebrating Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos is a deeply spiritual family Holiday in Mexican culture, and it…

Paloma Tequila Cocktail

Fresh, packing a punch, and oh so pretty. The Paloma cocktail is definitely one of…

Mezcal Mule

A deliciously refreshing mezcal cocktail that combines the freshness of lemon juice, spiced notes of…

The Jalapeño Avocado Margarita

Looking to upgrade your Margarita game? Of course you are (who isn’t?)! Look no further…

A Rosé Cocktail Inspired by the Warm Glows of Summer

A beautiful marriage of sunflower seeds, bell peppers, coconut milk, and the strawberry flavors of…

Undeniably Tasty 4th of July Drink Recipes and Pairings

Experts share their undeniably tasty 4th of July drink recipes! Along with tips for easy…

2 New Sophisticated Lounges Elevate the Midtown Manhattan Bar Scene

Two new bars have opened in Gotham that are both befitting of a lounge that…

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The Gold Room Makes a Grand Debut at the Lotte Palace

Gilt ceilings cascade throughout the cocktail room located on the second floor at the Lotte…

5 Festive Cocktails Giving Us Serious Holiday Vibes

So…have you finished all of your holiday shopping? Are you prepped for your seasonal parties?…

5 Cocktails We’re Craving this Fall

Some of our favorite flavors are featured in autumn—and no, we’re not talking about pumpkin…

Bésame from Steamboat Springs, Colorado gets fancy at NYC’s James Beard House

It had been sometime since I had attended a dinner at the James Beard House.…

BERTOUX Brandy Launches Inaugural “Brandy Salon” with Cocktails and Conversation

BERTOUX Brandy just celebrated its first anniversary, and to mark the occasion, a panel of…

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Signature Summer Cocktails to Celebrate and Bid the Steamy Season Farewell

With the dog days of summer coming to an end, a celebratory bash is mandatory…

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Health-Ade Kombucha Tropical Mojito Punch

Detox while you retox summer style with this Mojito cocktail twist made with Health-Ade’s newest…

Upgrade for UPRIGHT – West Village Brew House Revamps

There are a couple of things you can be certain of when visiting the West…

Mixologist-Approved Tequila Cocktail Recipes

Especially known for its relationship with salt and lime, playing a major role in the…

Sip On These Cocktails for National Tequila Day

From sweet to spicy to smoky and everything in between, these New York based restaurants…

Tequila Paletas

All the adults at the part are going to love these tequila paletas. The perfect way to cool down this summer.

Fourth of July Inspired Cocktail Recipes

Fourth of July is right around the corner which means there is some sort of…

Sensory Tease on the Celebrity EDGE Cruise line

Tired of the stress of trying to plan a vacation with all the changing variables such as where to go, what to do, where to eat? The release of the cruise line ship Celebrity EDGE takes away those variable by providing the ultimate desired experience for the five senses.

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New York Rooftops to Visit This Summer

Beaming bright blue skies are shining on the Big Apple and bringing the long awaited summer season. Welcome to rooftop season in New York City. Here are the best rooftops to visit this summer.

Memorial Day Cocktail: Waterloo Pineapple Fizz

Celebrate the warm weekends ahead with this refreshing Waterloo Pineapple Fizz.