Boozy S’mores Hot Cocoa is just right to take the chill off a cold winter evening. It blends S’mores flavored vodka with hot chocolate for a toasty chocolate flavor with hints of honey and cinnamon. I’ve just revamped this recipe. It originally called for s’mores flavored vodka, but I think every company that made a…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
For wintertime, cocktail cravings lean toward boozy hot drinks and cocktails that feel fortifying and comforting. My general rule for winter cocktails is: less fruit, more chocolate and coffee! Pin But it’s not a hard and fast rule, and you’ll find some cocktails in this collection that blur the lines. The most important thing about…
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Running a retail business means managing constant ebbs and flows in cash flow. From seasonal sales spikes to unexpected equipment repairs, there are times when having quick access to funding makes all the difference. Traditional bank loans aren’t always the fastest (or even an option) for many retailers, especially newer businesses or those with less-than-perfect…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
Miami, FL – December 31, 2025 – Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the iconic luxury resort spanning 20 acres of prime oceanfront in the heart of Miami Beach, rang in 2026 with one of South Florida’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations, welcoming chart-topping DJ David Guetta. Guetta took over the resort’s renowned oceanfront poolscape, leading the crowd…
The Story Behind The New Amsterdam Vodka Holiday Mule Break out the rosemary sprigs and mule mugs for this holly-jolly drink. New Amsterdam Vodka alongside a refreshing-tasting splash of RumHaven, cranberry juice, and honey lemon-ginger syrup could become your go-to cocktail this winter. Whip up a batch and raise a glass to the simple pleasures,…
Miami, FL – December 31, 2025 – La Grande Notte at Elia celebrated New Year’s Eve with an elegant evening inspired by Italian tradition. Guests enjoyed refined dining, cocktails, and music as they counted down to midnight and welcomed the new year. Geraldine Pacheco & Nelson Rodriguez Braxton Varvil & Lauren Burger Alysha Maha &…
January 02 2026 Thinking about joining the Dry January challenge in the upcoming year? You are definitely not alone. At 51%, Millennials are the most likely generation to attempt Dry January. That rate is significantly higher than the 30% participation seen among Boomers. Dry January is basically a health challenge where people abstain from alcohol…
