Author: Melissa Dowling
New Year’s Brunch Drinks
Most people concentrate on New Year’s Eve for parties and celebrations, but New Year’s Day is a great option for a casual lunch or brunch. Kick …
Holiday and Winter Drink Delights
The beginning of winter is all about the holiday season, with festive cocktails, punches, and New Year’s sparklers. Once we settle into the winter months, drinks …
Fun With Fat-washing Spirits
If you’ve never had, or heard of, a fat-washed cocktail, the notion may seem a little strange at first. The technique, which involves infusing fat into …
Jolly Twist Martini
This decadent dessert cocktail from Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay is like a chocolate candy cane.
Discovering Natural Wines
You may have been hearing more about natural wine in recent years, but what exactly is it? And what’s the difference between natural wine and organic …
Spiced Cranberry Sangria
A sparkling, rum-based punch from the folks at Yavapai Lodge in Grand Canyon Village, AZ.
A Pleasing Port Menu
A glass of port can be a delightful drink to ward off the chill of winter. The fortified wine also works well in cocktails and pairs …
Crimson & Clover
This seasonal cocktail from the folks at Goop uses a botanical vodka, pomegranate, grapefruit and spices.
Meet the Mixologist: Jennifer Seiler
Jennifer Seiler is director of food and beverage at the Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis. What was your first job in the beverage or hospitality industry? At …
Spice Car
This Japanese whiskey cocktail from Chef Masaharu Morimoto a rim of shichimi togarashi spice powder.