It goes without saying if you regularly read this column you like to mix up drinks for most any occasion, so why not one for election night? Perhaps you waited until the last minute to decide how you'll cast your ballot and need a sip for pondering, or maybe you just want to toast the fact that the whole thing is finally over. Either way the El Presidente cocktail is the perfect pick for this week's happy hour. More

It's a given that beer goes great with pizza, and if you're seeking a softer sip you can't go wrong with an icy fountain soda. Just back from a trip to Ireland, I couldn't help wonder how well Irish whiskey would work on pizza night. An ice-filled glass, some Jameson Irish Whiskey splashed with ginger ale and I was well on my way to finding out. More

There're so many elements of happy hour, besides the drinks, that I adore; the cocktail couture (you know — all the gorgeous glassware and suave shaker sets) the toasts, and of course the snacks, both on the bar and in the glass! True, Bloody Marys are known for hosting a delicious array of garnishes but I've found gin, and in particular this week, a brand spanking new batch from Michigan, to be just as ideal in transporting all sorts of amazing nibbles. More

Inevitably twice a year I lose my voice. My husband says it's partly because of vocal fry, though I refuse to believe I sound like the Kardashians or even more offending, a teenage girl. I swear no vocal fry here. I just lose it. Before it goes for good, that same scratchiness sets in and immediately I turn on the teapot and break out the honey. This go-round, I believe it was two simple ingredients that saved my voice.
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With all the fabulous Latin American food this week on The Kitchn I've been craving an equally suited cocktail. With a little digging and, I'll be honest, some taste-testing too, I found a great drink that stays with our Latin American theme and it's perfect for toasting the end of summer this Labor Day weekend. If you're into rum, rum drinks, or the history of booze in general you'll love this sip. More

Poll a group of bar patrons and you'll probably find that they have reasons for choosing one liquor over another, and not all of them have to do with taste. Wayne Curtis at The Atlantic found that most people believe drinking different spirits causes them to behave differently, with tequila having an especially bad reputation. Is this true? More

"Faith! It's the cocktail of the summer," said my colleague Janel last week when she was visiting me in Columbus. On our way to dinner we were chatting about our cocktails of choice, and Janel quite handily talked me into trying a Gold Rush for myself. Well, it wasn't that difficult. Do you know this drink? You should. More

Over the years I've had many close brushes with the famous Julia Child but I never had the pleasure of meeting her face-to-face. I did however get to interview her once via phone, and her words on wine still ring through my ears each time I crack open a wine list. She said, "A restaurant is only as good as its least expensive bottle of wine." For that bit of wisdom my purse and my husband continually thank her. More

The sling, be it a gin, whiskey, rye or other is usually a mix of sweetened spirits and water. These sips pre-date the cocktail with the most famous of slings, the Singapore Sling, credited to Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon of Raffles Hotel in the early 1900s. Like most vintage drinks, it has undergone multiple transformations, often swaying dramatically from the classic. The original version is nostalgic for me. More

I was greeted in the kitchen by a giant honeydew sitting on the counter emitting an deliciously sweet aroma, which immediately made me think, we need to eat/ drink this now! I took to the challenge and in my own cocktail quickfire, I reached for the glowing green bottle of Midori on the bar. More