Got Beer? Sling it in a Drink

A cool, not-so-new ingredient makes every day cocktailing a little more dazzling. And that’s not our beer goggles talking.
Got Bar Bites? We Got Servers.

When you’re ready to dish it out, these platters can take it. Some art, some old, some just too strange to pass up. No matter your style, these talking pieces will add a touch of cool to your presentation.
DIY Olive Oil Tastings

Boston chef David Chinta shares some insider information on the proper way to sip (yes, you read that right) the oil so you detect its nuances. Read before trying this at home.
Bacon Maple Macadamia-Chip Cookies

Before the BLT, the Bacon Burger or the Bacon Egg and Cheese … there was a bacon chocolate bar that needed some lovin’. Who are we to say no?
The In-Your-Face Cocktail Enhancer

Want to make a flavor statement? Do what mixologist Stephanie Schneider does — swirls a variety of rinses in your cocktail glass before she pours to add a whole new nose and mouth experience to your drink.
Up Close and Raw
Trade Secret: This Herb-Infused Invention Dies With Us

Basil in a cocktail only sounds unholy. Personally, we think this recipe — leaked from a Notting Hill bartender who created it — is divine. Just don’t tell anyone.
read moreSpiked Milkshakes

The only thing better than blending just-picked fruit and fresh hand-made ice cream is shooting it up with booze.
read moreEdible Bling is the New Tiffany

Send summer out in a blaze of glory with 14k-ish edible accoutrements. They’re perfect for dusting your drinks, desserts and unsuspecting guests with a little glam. Sizzle.
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