The Happy New Year Cocktail – An Eve(ning) Of Fun Toasts The Happy New Year cocktail is a drink mixed with brandy, ruby port wine, orange juice and champagne. Yes, it is named after the annual greeting and well wishing phrase uttered when the calendar cycle starts all over again, Happy New Year. However, it…
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,…
Thanksgiving is almost here, which means it’s time to feast and give thanks for the bounties we receive both in and outside of the kitchen. Let’s face it — it’s easy to take things for granted. From iPhones to driverless cars, easier doesn’t always mean better, and a never-ending avalanche of new products isn’t necessarily…
The Poinsettia drink is a champagne cocktail, which makes it ideal for holiday parties. It’s light on the alcohol, easy to drink (even for very occasional drinkers) and festive. Orange and Cranberry Flavors The dominant flavors here are orange and cranberry, from the Cointreau and cranberry juice. Of course you can also taste the champagne,…
October 14 2025 Turn that unused corner or bare wall into a space that feels alive. A home bar doesn’t need much room—just intention and good design. Think of it as building a small retreat where style meets taste. Strong shelving, warm lighting, and thoughtful layout matter more than square footage. Once the structure stands,…
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The Story Behind The Condesa El Mexicano Martinez An elegant cocktail with flavorful tidings of joy, the Condesa El Mexicano Martinez is a must-try this holiday season. A partnership between two Condesa gins that fill the glass with dancing notes of juniper, prickly pear, and orange blossoms. Sweet Vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and a dash of…
If you’d really love to make some delicious gin cocktails but also don’t want much of the fuss, our 10 gin cocktail recipes have a maximum of five ingredients that you can easily blend to impress your friends. We recommend using Tanqueray London Dry gin with its four base botanicals of juniper, coriander, angelica root…
Game Day Drinks And Cocktails For All 32 NFL Football Teams Football season means great tailgate parties away at the stadium for home games and at your in home bar for away games when your team is on road. These NFL football team inspired cocktails* will give you lots of game day party ideas for…
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,…
