For a summertime treat that's a snap – or a shake – to create, consider the shakerato. This gelato-infused version makes a quick yet elegant after-dinner coffee and dessert rolled into one. More

Want something refreshing and non-alcoholic to serve at your next barbecue or family gathering? How about one of these colorful, frosty drinks? Just grab your blender. More

No matter how many wines from different grape varieties I taste, there is something about Chardonnay, especially from Burgundy, that reinforces why I love wine so much.

This delicious 2008 Mâcon Chaintré from Domaine Cheveau is certainly a case in point. More

Pomegranate juice may be tasty, but you probably shouldn't rely on it for significant health benefits. On Monday a judge issued a cease-and-desist order to the makers of Pom Wonderful stating the company had engaged in "false and misleading" advertising for claiming its juice reduces the risks of heart disease, prostate cancer and impotence. More

You best be ready to shake some tail feathers when you bring this extra-special beer to the party, my friends. It's a blend of not one, not two, but a grand total of six different beers from Shmaltz Brewing Company, each of them individually-aged for anywhere from a month to over a year. Just go ahead and wrap your head around that as you open the bottle and pour yourself a big ol' glass. More

I have big plans for boozy popsicles this summer. Big. Plans. As far as I'm concerned, there is a whole wide world of cocktails out there just waiting to be made into popsicles. The only question is how? More

Last week I looked at wine 'color'. A second facet of a wine's appearance is its clarity. Most wine drinkers expect a wine to look clear and bright, not dull or hazy. However, a slight dullness or haze is not necessarily a sign of a major flaw in the wine or even a bad thing. More

I was inspired by this request from readrer Kristi Kinkade, who said, "My family has numerous parties during the summer. I'd like to be able to make one beverage that's great for kids, and just by adding alcohol would be great for adults." Well here you go: A sweet and sour lemony base that makes the perfect grown-up cocktail... and also happens to be just as great for the kids. More

Punch is the ideal party drink. Big batches save hosts from playing bartender all night and it's the perfect excuse to show off that heirloom punch bowl. However, the profusion of punch recipes can seem daunting if it's your first time dusting off Grandma's punch bowl. So we checked in with punch expert David Wondrich, author of Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl (see our review here), and Esquire Mag's drinks columnist to get all the elemental info needed for anyone looking to stir up a batch. More

Budget Wine: 2009 Flavio Roddolo Dolcetto d'Alba
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Average Price: $19

This 2009 Dolcetto d'Alba from Flavio Raddolo is another delicious wine that I recently picked up at our local wine store... More