The Smoke-Filled Cocktail: One Big Mouthful of WTF.
01.08.11 by Shirley
Meet the latest mixology trend: infusing spirits with a cozy, campfire taste and scent. At first, a mindblow—now we’re hooked. Let Junior Merino’s tricks transform your happy hour into the first space in your hood to serve a scorch in every sip.
Read MoreAsk The Bon Vivants
11.22.10 by Shirley
Get the inside scoop on marrying big bold flavor and balance from San Francisco’s cocktail ambassadors in Part 1 of a 4-part series.
Read MoreHis Drinks Don’t Lie
10.12.10 by Shirley
Distinguish your party by giving it a customized Colombian theme, shaken or stirred, with a little help from DC’s Erik Holzherr. You bring the cocktails + streetfare + ambiance. They bring the open mind.
Read MoreNot-Your-Garden-Variety Herb Cocktails
09.20.10 by Shirley
NYC’s Duane Fernandez Jr. shares some DIY tips for adding flavorful window-sill ingredients to your drinks. Get ready to get down and dirty — anything green is fair game.
Read MoreTrade Secret: This Herb-Infused Invention Dies With Us
09.03.10 by Stacy
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 MoreCocktail Party Canapés: Crostini
07.23.10 by Shirley
Toss out your fork, knife, chopsticks and assorted other feeding utensils. These go-to finger foods require only hands, mouths and a little etiquette. Pinkies in the air at your own discretion. Part 1 of 3.
Read MoreFight Global Warming with Aguas Frescas
06.21.10 by served raw
Bring down the temps a few notches with these refreshingly tangy summer drinks. Hydration was never so sexy.
Read MoreWhat’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Ice Cubes!
06.02.10 by served raw
Deck out your drinks by thinking outside of the box and inside of the cube. Infused ice can add flavor, color and style to every toast.
Read Moresimple-chic herb decor
05.14.10 by served raw
Most of us don’t have sky-scraping bouquets just hanging around the house. You can get a fashionable effect with what’s in your crisper. Sprigs of rosemary, cilantro, thyme, you name it, placed in bud vases, ramekins or shot glasses is sparse-chic. It adds just enough color to give life to your table.
Read MoreHow Sugar Satisfies It’s Own Cravings
Just when you think it can’t get sweeter, try these sugar infusions that blow your sweet tooth’s mind.
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