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Posts tagged “cocktails”

Bar Item: Metal Bendy Straws

In our Plum Caipirinha post last week, many readers asked about the metal bendy straw we used in the drink....

Good Product: Wild Hibiscus Flowers in Syrup

One product we're really loving this summer is this jar of wild hibiscus flowers in syrup. They're meant to be added to a glass of white wine or champagne, and add a refreshing sweetness to the drink...

Essential Bar Ingredient: Rosemary Simple Syrup

Many cocktail recipes for the spring and summer call for the addition of simple syrup. Even better is when the recipe calls for a flavored simple syrup, such as rosemary....

More Summer Cocktails

Armed with all the fresh fruits and berries that are currently in season in California, we experimented with some new cocktail recipes over the weekend....

Lovely Barware: Restoration Hardware's Hayworth Line

We don't really think of Restoration Hardware as a go-to spot for kitchen things; we think of them more as a spot for expensive furniture and doorknobs. But they have a lovely set of barware, done in ...

Look! Cute Cocktail Glasses for Summer Entertaining

While you're busy getting your drink on with all the fun summer cocktail recipes we've given you, don't forget to look cute, and hold a stylish glass. ...

Technique: Muddling

Many warm weather cocktails use fresh ingredients such as herbs and fruit, and often, muddling is required. To muddle means to press the ingredients against the side of the glass with a muddler....

Trend Spotlight: St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur

As the seasons change, so do our tastes in cocktails. As winter ends, we find ourselves pushing the warming, drink-by-the-fireplace libations such as cognac and bourbon to the back of the liquor cabi...

Entertaining Tip: Little Bowls of Nuts

We tried hard to resist a pun about being nuts for nuts... But the truth is, we do love 'em. They are a cinch to set out for last-minute cocktail parties, and there are countless ways to jazz them up ...

Cocktail Tool: Jigger Cube

We have a new cocktail column on Fridays! It's called Straight Up and it's written by Nora Maynard of Celluloid Pantry fame. Drink recipes, liquor recommendations, and all things related to cocktails ...

Good Eats: Hot Toddies and Skirt Steak

Don't miss the newly expanded Dinner Tonight feature at Serious Eats. Often as the clock strikes 4 p.m., we're wondering what to make for dinner. Serious Eats helps us along. Today, they're sugges...