Although you may not instantly think of using melons in drinks, there are some wonderful cocktails that use a variety of melons and are perfect for the hot days ahead ... Read More

The fields and stores are filled with fresh, ripe, bright red, sweet strawberries. Grab them while the season lasts. Any extra effort you may put into washing and hulling is ... Read More

Summer is fast approaching and the temperatures are on the rise. An afternoon Margarita is the perfect drink to cool down with in the shade. There are so many different ... Read More

If you haven't tried it yet, I highly suggest keeping a bottle of Hpnotiq (pronounced hypnotic) in the liquor cabinet throughout the summer. This ocean blue tropical liqueur is a ... Read More

I'm asked quite often how a new cocktail gets known. That is a very good question and I guess the best answer is word of mouth. Many original drinks are ... Read More

Quick, think of every word that you have used to describe someone's drunkeness. How many words and phrases did you come up with? I came up with 44 labels that ... Read More

Usually you can find samplers at microbreweries, allowing your party to taste the varieties of ales and lagers the brewer produces, now you can do the same with spirits and ... Read More

As the revitalization of the cocktail culture continues, more people are passing up cheap spirits for the "good stuff". The Distilled Spirits Council reports that in 2005 the sales of ... Read More

Just a reminder, tomorrow is Mother's Day! It's not to late to create a special day for the woman that has done so much for you. If you want to ... Read More

It is impossible to count the many meals our mothers have treated us to through the years and it is hard to think of a way to show how thankful ... Read More

The Damiana herb has been used as an aphrodisiac for centuries, today it is primarily used to produce Damiana liqueur. It may be difficult to find this liqueur, but you ... Read More

The 2006 Kentucky Derby is taking place Saturday, May 6th. What a great time to try out some new Kentucky bourbon cocktails that will get you into the spirit. A ... Read More

A distillery in Scotland is embarking on a once in a lifetime project: distilling a whiskey four times. Most malts are distilled only twice, but the distillers at Bruichladdich have ... Read More

A great new "liquid culture" magazine hit the newstands this month. As of May 1st you can now find the magazine Imbibe at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Tower Books and ... Read More

Friday will bring us another Cinco de Mayo, so get out the tequila and mix up some Margaritas and Sangritas to celebrate. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican national holiday ... Read More