There’s no better way to get through sweltering heat than with a strong, salty/sweet frozen margarita. Advances in at-home margarita machines mean blending these boozy beverages has never been easier. To make the best-frozen concoctions this side of Margaritaville, we reached out to the pros for recommendations on everything from recipes to the best […]
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The words and phrases used to describe vodka and how it is made can be confusing. Compared to other types of spirits that strict rules or geographic designations may define, vodka can seem like a free-for-all: it can be made anywhere and from any base ingredient. Some terms highlight the spirit’s clarity and relative lack […]
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Best known for its dramatic, layered appearance that indeed resembles a sunrise, the Tequila Sunrise has an equally dramatic (and layered) history. To start with: There’s more than one Tequila Sunrise cocktail. The earliest one dates back to around 1930 when it was created at the Agua Caliente racetrack and hotel complex in Tijuana. The […]
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While it’s beloved and consumed year-round, there’s something special about summer beer. From the ballpark to a backyard cookout to afternoons at the pool and vacations when there’s no need to wait for 5 o’clock, a pint pulled from an icy cooler will taste better in warm weather. Some would have you believe that these […]
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On a warm weekday in June at Château Purcari, the oldest winery in Moldova, a few guests mingle at outdoor tables, sipping wine against a bucolic backdrop. Swans and fuzzy cygnets glide around a pint-sized pond. Two paddle boats float near a footbridge, awaiting their next captains. Farther afield, rows of grapevines flutter in the […]
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On June 18, 1875, a fire broke out on Chamber Street in the Liberties neighborhood of Dublin. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but it resulted in a 30-foot-high column of flames shooting through the roof of Malone’s Malt and Storehouse. There, around 5,000 barrels of whiskey were held with minimal safety precautions. Eventually, […]
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St-Germain gives the appearance of a centuries-old concoction with a colorful origin story similar to other French liqueurs like Chartreuse or Cointreau. But despite its Art Deco-styled bottle and vintage-inspired branding, St-Germain is just 15 years old. The elderflower liqueur was created in 2007 by third-generation distiller Robert J. Cooper. A Paris neighborhood inspires its […]
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While some of the best-known examples of sparkling wine hail from France, you don’t need to search overseas for an exceptional bubbly. All across the United States, you’ll find bottles made with an array of grapes that may rival some of the best offerings abroad. Here are some of our favorite American sparkling wines. Photo […]
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Just what is regenerative agriculture? It’s not just another trendy buzzword meant to entice consumers. It’s an ancient form of agriculture making its way back into mainstream farming. It’s successful not only in producing and sustaining quality agricultural products, like wine grapes, but it’s also successful in combating climate change, the effects of drought, and […]
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One of the 20th century’s most seminal moments occurred in 1991 when the Soviet Union collapsed, and communist rule ended across much of the Eastern Bloc. With the fall of communism, agricultural land seized and operated by the state was returned to its original owners. It was among the most significant seismic shifts in the […]
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