5 Cocktails to Toast Your College Grad and 5 For Coeds-to-Be


Updated 05/04/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Drinks For Graduation Parties

We're headed into college graduation season, which for many means packing four years of accumulated stuff in garbage bags, last-hurrah Summer vacations, and — soon enough — leaps into résumé writing and job hunting. With so much on these graduates' minds, why not make a toast to your special hard worker with a party and some delicious cocktails? We've rounded up five festive, refreshing, Read more

Drink Up: 7 Healthy Mocktail Recipes


Updated 04/10/12 7:04 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Mocktail Recipes

If you're looking to cut out a chunk of sugar or empty calories from your diet, letting go of alcohol is a great place to start. But I also know the pain of saying no to all the gorgeous cocktails your friends are enjoying at weekend BBQs and sunny happy hour extravaganzas. Each of these seven mocktail recipes will give you the color and freshness you're missing without any of the booze. Click Read more

Get Creative With Your Cup of Coffee


Updated 04/01/12 10:14 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

What to Put in Coffee

Your morning cup of coffee may be sacred, but every once in a while, it's good to shake things up and get creative. Cream and sugar are always going to be there for you, so why not try something new? Spice up your coffee (or spike it up) with interesting additions and mix-ins. Try adding spices to the coffee grounds before brewing. Cinnamon and nutmeg are common additions. If you're looking Read more

Happy Hour: Moscow Mule


Updated 03/27/12 7:09 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Ginger Beer and Vodka Moscow Mule Cocktail

Though its name might conjure images of cold Russian Winters, the effervescent moscow mule is one of my favorite warm-weather cocktails. Gaining popularity in the 1950s and '60s, the American-born drink started off as a way to promote vodka, which was still relatively unknown in the US. A simple combination of vodka, lime juice, and the crucial topper of ginger beer — not the milder ginger ale Read more

Toast to Arnold Palmer With His Signature Drink


Updated 03/26/12 1:55 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Arnold Palmer Drink

All of the news surrounding the Arnold Palmer Invitational this past weekend has us craving a tall glass of the ailing golfer's namesake drink. The refreshing combination of equal parts lemonade and iced sweet tea probably wasn't invented by Palmer himself, but the celebrated golfer certainly did his part to popularize it by ordering it time and time again at clubhouses. The story goes that Read more

Happy Hour: Brandy Alexander


Updated 03/25/12 4:11 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Brandy Alexander Recipe

A milky mix of brandy, cream, and creme de cacao, the brandy alexander is often referenced but rarely ordered. Rumored to be a favorite drink of John Lennon's, this classic cocktail has had a song written about it (Feist's "Brandy Alexander"), and in an episode of Mad Men, Peggy orders one to get her through an unsuccessful date. After hearing so much about brandy alexanders, I finally made one Read more

Happy Hour: Tom Collins


Updated 03/24/12 5:07 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 11 comments

Tom Collins Recipe

In a memorable scene from season two of Mad Men, Don Draper instructs his 6-year-old daughter, Sally, how to prepare a Tom Collins for guests. This gin sour drink, first created in the late 1800s, was a popular Summer sipper in the '50s and '60s, when it was known as "the king of cooling drinks." While it's currently fallen out of favor, perhaps the scene suggests that it's time to bring back Read more

A Primer on Beer


Updated 03/08/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

A Primer on Types of Beer

If you've been known to enjoy a pint or two, then chances are, you'll be raising a glass this month in honor of St. Patrick. But 'fess up: between all that Guinness and red ale, do you know what you're really imbibing? For those who don't, we're here to educate you. It's true that unless you're a science fiend, home brewer, or brewing aficionado, it can be confusing to wrap your head around the Read more

16 Love-Inspired Libations


Updated 02/15/12 8:36 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Valentine's Day Cocktail Recipes

Set the mood this V-Day with these sip-worthy cocktails, inspired by the Feb. 14 holiday. From romantic red concoctions to blissful bubbly, I've rounded up 16 sweet, tart, and fruity drinks for you to toast to a romantic night in or to share with gal pals at a Valentine's Day singles soiree. Get the recipes now! Read more

Holiday Cocktails to Last You Through the Season!


Updated 12/09/11 12:46 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Holiday Cocktail Recipes

The holidays are a time to celebrate, and what better way to make merry than with a festive cocktail in hand? Whether you're busy whipping up edible gifts, exhausted from last-minute shopping, or hosting your own amazing holiday party, here are several wonderful wintry cocktails to help you get into the spirit. Read more