Rusty Nail

    Rusty Nail

    With just three ingredients: scotch, Drambuie, and ice, the Rusty Nail is a great example of how the simplest cocktails can be the most interesting.

    Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

    Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

    This Bruschetta recipe is a favorite summer appetizer when fresh tomatoes and basil are plentiful. For great bruschetta use a good baguette that compliments the flavors in the tomatoes and basil.
    Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif

    Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif

    A Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif is a light, refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for a summertime aperitif.
    Aperol Negroni Recipe

    Aperol Negroni

    An Aperol Negroni is a light, refreshing take on a classic negroni that uses Aperol, instead of Campari, to add bright summer flavors and a luscious orange color.
    Margarita

    The Mysterious History of the Margarita

    When you think of tequila cocktails, one thing comes to mind – the margarita. Despite how well-known the margarita is, its history is a mysterious thing. Who invented it? Why? And most importantly, how do you make a margarita that tastes great?

    Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe Closeup

    Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings

    These tasty smoked chicken wings use Tabasco and a homemade spice rub with deep smoky flavors and some heat to create bold, flavorful smoked wings that are nice and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
    Blood Orange Aperol Collins

    Blood Orange Aperol Collins

    The Blood Orange Aperol Collins is a light, refreshing take on a classic Tom Collins cocktail that uses Solerno blood orange liqueur and Aperol to create a unique combination of flavors. This is a great summer cocktail.
    Cuba Libre

    Cuba Libre

    The Cuba Libre gets its bright tropical flavors from fresh squeezed lime juice that is nicely complimented by the Coca-Cola and some good rum.
    Smoked Salmon Canapes with Cream Cheese and Raspberry Fruit Spread

    Smoked Salmon Canapes with Cream Cheese and Raspberry Fruit Spread

    Smoked salmon canapés are a delicious appetizer that is easy to make. The flavors in the smoked salmon compliment the sweetness in the raspberry fruit spread and the crisp rye flavor in the crackers.
    Negroni

    Negroni

    Our classic Negroni recipe uses equal portions of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth to create an unforgettable cocktail that has distinctive spice notes that will transport you to Italy.
    The Boulevardier Cocktail

    The Boulevardier Cocktail

    The Boulevardier Cocktail is one of those classic cocktails that everyone should drink on a regular basis. A combination of rye whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth the Boulevardier is what you’d get if a Negroni and a Manhattan had a baby cocktail.
    A Perfect Manhattan

    A Perfect Manhattan

    The Perfect Manhattan cocktail gets its name from the equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth in it. It’s also no surprise that a drink recipe named after Manhattan would have a variation that calls itself perfect.
    Blood and Sand Cocktail

    Blood and Sand Cocktail

    The Blood and Sand Cocktail is a classic scotch cocktail recipe named after the Rudolph Valentino movie about a bullfighter from the 1920s.

    Onion Dip

    Onion Dip Two Ways

    Our two tasty onion dip recipes work for whatever mood you’re in. The healthier version substitutes Greek yogurt for the mayo and sour cream in the more traditional recipe.

    Classic Smoked Salmon Dip

    Classic Smoked Salmon Dip

    With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this smoked salmon dip recipe hits all the right notes in this classic appetizer.
    Vodka Sour Cocktail Recipe

    Vodka Sour

    A good vodka sour is a simple cocktail that is easy to make but hard to get right. What makes this vodka sour recipe so delicious is that it uses our Fresh Homemade Sour Mix and adds a little egg white to create a smooth, frothy drink with bright citrus flavors. 
    Homemade Sour Mix Recipe

    Fresh Homemade Sour Mix

    This sour mix recipe is simple to make, keeps for several weeks, and is a fantastic foundation for margaritas, sours, daiquiris, and other cocktails that use fresh citrus juice and sugar. It’s also infinitely customizable to your tastes and the drinks being served.
    Celery-Thyme Tequila Sparkler

    Celery-Thyme Tequila Sparkler

    This celery-thyme tequila sparkler cocktail recipe combines tequila, celery, herbs, and sparkling wine for a drink that’s perfect for bringing a little something extra to special occasions.