Ah, Margarita Day – the one day of the year when everyone is encouraged to celebrate their favorite tequila-based cocktail. That’s right folks, February 22nd 2023 is National Margarita Day and it’s time to whip out your shakers and get ready for a good time! National Margarita Day celebrates this classic cocktail that first […]
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The classic French pastry baba au rhum looks and tastes like a special-occasion dessert, but is surprisingly easy to make. You can prepare multiple babas to feed a crowd or scale back proportions for an intimate dessert à deux. No matter the format, one of the most important ingredients in any baba au rhum recipe…
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Tourists and locals flock to San Francisco’s famous Buena Vista Café year-round to order the spot’s acclaimed Irish coffee, and the hot, sweet and boozy concoction is famous for good reason. The blend of sugar, hot coffee, Irish whiskey and cold whipped cream makes for a tantalizing delight. Whether you’re a Buena Vista Café superfan…
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Even if you don’t plan to spend this Mardi Gras strolling down Bourbon Street in New Orlean’s French Quarter, there are plenty of ways to celebrate at home—and by that, of course, we mean mix drinks. Mardi Gras is a state of mind, isn’t it? The holiday is closely associated with the city of New…
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Champagne cocktails have become synonymous with brunch. It’s for good reason: These simple yet refreshing drinks lend themselves beautifully to a whole host of food pairings, from Dutch baby pancakes to cheesy egg scrambles. But don’t limit these effervescent cocktails to brunchtime or special occasions. We think that just about any time of day calls…
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You’re probably familiar with a classic gin martini or even a Gin Fizz, but one Prohibition-era drink that’s probably not on your go-to gin cocktail list? The Bee’s Knees cocktail. Recently, the sweet and sour drink has seen a resurgence as it and its many variations land on menus across major cities, according to The…
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Some nights call for a classic margarita, or even a spicy margarita if you’re feeling fiery. But if you really want to impress that special someone this Valentine’s Day (or whenever!), a ruby red-hued drink is the way to go. We’re talking about this stunning blood orange margarita recipe, a riff on the traditional marg…
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“At Yacht Club, we have a major love affair with wine of all sorts,” says McLain Hedges, coowner of the playful Denver bar. “Many, if not all, of our drinks contain some form of wine base to them.” That includes a rotating list of shaved-ice sno-balls enlivened with fortified wine—a whimsical mash-up of the classic…
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You’ve heard of the Brandy Alexander, the milkshake-like cocktail spiked with Cognac and crème de cacao. If you’re a fan of its creamy, velvety texture, let us introduce you to the RumChata Alexander—a riff on the classic cocktail that, if can be believed, is even creamier and velvet-ier. The secret is RumChata, the silky liqueur packed…
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Making your partner swoon over with an elegant dessert on Valentine’s Day (or anytime, really!) doesn’t have to require hours of preparation. Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the most impressive. Case in point, this warm and boozy Cherries Jubilee served over creamy ice cream. Chef Claire Saffitz takes the traditional dessert sauce to another level…
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