Finally. A Reason to Fist Pump Simple Syrup.
Cocktail sweeteners don’t tend to inspire high fives, chest bumps or other testosterone-fueled physical gestures. Until this recipe.The reason? It’s jacked with full-on spice. Translation: Home cocktailing takes a deep dive into new possibilities.
read moreSpike Your Iced Tea
Instead of infusing your tea in spirits, why not do the reverse — top your iced brew with a little spirit. We’ve list our top 7 apertifs, liqueurs and digestifs, just waiting to take your virgin summer drink to the dark side.
read moreHand-crafted Grenadine: Hello, Rose’s? 2002 Called. You’re Expired.
Add this sweet pomegranate syrup to your sideboard’s lineup of house-made ingredients and begin your cocktail experimentation. Add a touch to your signature drink recipe to off-road your after-5 office detox.
read moreArmagnac XO Cocktail
Rules be damned in this unusual play on an old fashioned. It’s spirits expert May Matta-Aliah’s pick when she hits the Raines Law Room in New York. If she’s not saving brandies for sipping, neither are we. Cocktail recipe included.
read moreNot Your Frat Guy Mai Tai
Since Jay Z informed us he’s still sippin’ mai tais, we were inspired to give the recipe a big city spin with fresh ingredients, boutique rum and hand-crafted syrups. FTW, we discovered this cocktail experience doesn’t have to end with you tattoo’ed and face down on a Mexican beach.
read moreYerba Maté … Say Buh-Bye to Your Brew
This South American beverage boosts your metabolism, uplifts your mood, jacks you up just as effectively as coffee and … it’s legal. Pour on.
read moreDrink Your Dessert
Sweet wines are an easy way to spice up the ending of the meal — here are our top 5 to cool down with this summer. Add them to your menu and you’ll find you need to kick out your guests when the party is over.
read moreRed, White and Blue Cocktails
Pledge allegiance to the sip with drinks that balance bitter and sweet, appealing to anyone regardless of political affiliation. These recipes use Campari and blood orange to create a layer of red, topped with egg-white foam and blueberry. Someone cue the national anthem.
read moreFar Out (East) Sangria
Consider these Asian-inspired sangria recipes as your modern-day magic-carpet ride. And you’ll never have to leave your back porch.
read moreFight Global Warming with Aguas Frescas
Bring down the temps a few notches with these refreshingly tangy summer drinks. Hydration was never so sexy.
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