Author: Melissa Dowling
Spirit-free Sips for 2025
Following the decadence of the holidays, people often like to reset with the new year and sometimes that involves abstaining from alcohol for at least a …
VINsights: Acidity—The Source of Wine’s Superpowers
Acidity is wine’s most distinctive feature and one of the only wine components tasted with the tongue alone. It is perceived as a sour sensation on …
Frequent Flyer
This cocktail from Death & Co. in New York uses two Scotches, aquavit and mango liqueur.
Holiday Drink Ideas for 2024
The holidays always creep up quickly after a late Thanksgiving, and it’s time to think about festive food and drinks for entertaining. Here’s a roundup of …
Golden Blossom
This vodka-based cocktail incorporates elegant flavors from sherry and yellow chartreuse.
Wine Pairing Ideas For Holiday Seafood Dishes
In Mediterranean households, seafood often takes center stage during the holidays, offering a fresh and flavorful way to celebrate. At Alora restaurant in San Francisco, executive chef Nicholas …
7 Fine Fall Cocktails
Autumn has settled in, and we are now gearing up for Thanksgiving and other holidays. Here are some ideas for cocktails the celebrate the flavors and …
Autumn Old Fashioned
This Irish whiskey cocktail incorporates chai tea and a squash apple syrup.
Tips For Cleaning Stemware At Home
The holidays are coming and most people will be entertaining more. It’s also time to break out the good stemware if you’ve been saving it for …
