Margarita
According to Gourmet magazine, the margarita is the now the most popular cocktail in the United States.
mixology ideas
Looking for the best martini recipes?
In our special report on martinis, you’ll find over 90 different martini recipes: dry martinis, apple martinis, chocolate martinis, vodka martinis, and much, much more!
Iced coffee cocktails
Hot coffee on a really hot day is only suitable for coffee diehards and specialty coffees are pretty much out of the question. For the rest of us there is a solution, and that's a delicious cup of iced coffee.
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entertaining ideas
Hints for making awesome punch
The role of punch was once so important to home entertaining that the expression "proud as punch" was born. Times have changed but the return to entertaining at home has led to a rebirth of party punch.
Summer grilling recipes from Bob Blumer
There's nothing quite like the smell of a summer barbecue. The sun, the fresh air, meats sizzling on the grill -- add a pack of good friends and some cool cocktails and you have the perfect recipe for a fantastic outdoor party.
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wine ideas
Pairing wine with BBQ fare
Summer means outdoors, and barbecueing is the quintessential outdoor activity. When you've got the perfect food ready to eat, there are many wines which can make the meal even that more pleasurable. Here are some guidelines.
How to start a wine cellar
We offer up a list of suggestions containing a varied selection of wines to kickstart your new wine cellar.
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beer ideas
15 beer myths debunked
It's always a good time to turn our collective attention to some of the outdated myths about beer that continue in circulation even today, when we have such a wealth of diverse brews at our disposal.
10 great summer beer experiences
One of the best things about summer is that it presents us with a wealth of indulgent, hedonistic opportunities to enjoy beer, such as...
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