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

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

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

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

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