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The mojito is a refreshing and iconic Cuban highball cocktail that's perfect for summer. This recipe will guide you through making a classic mojito, but feel free to experiment with different fruits or flavors for a personalized touch!

Classic Mojito: Refreshing Cuban Cocktail for Summer

New York City, NY

You might think that the Gold Rush cocktail dates back to the mid 19th century when adventurers headed west in search of golden nuggets. You might also think that it was invented in California where those fortune seekers met their destinies. As it turns out, neither is actually the case.

Gold Rush Cocktail: Bourbon Bliss

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The Aperol Spritz is the quintessential aperitivo cocktail in Italy. (Sorry Negroni fans!) Discover the story behind the classic Italian cocktail and learn how to craft one at home.

Aperol Spritz: Iconic Italian Cocktail

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Celebrate strawberry season in style with these refreshing cocktails.

8 Cocktails to Make With Summer Strawberries

Chicago, IL

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While The Beef might be transformed from simple corner restaurant into a refined dining experience, that call of “Yes Chef” is stronger than ever. With these The Bear inspired cocktails, everyone can watch ever knife cut, tweezer garnish, and smashed plate in the upcoming season with a spirited beverage in their hand.

Raise a glass and say yes chef to these The Bear inspired cocktails

After recently crafting and drinking our first Tom Collins cocktails, we had to wonder why the classic cocktail isn’t more popular. We started smiling after just one sip. It didn’t take much longer for the summer sipper to earn a year-round spot in our cocktail rotation. summer cocktails.

Tom Collins: Spiked Lemonade Ideal for Summertime Sipping

Thick and syrup-y margarita mixes are the last thing we want in our glasses this summer, but many people who are unfamiliar with crafting tequila beverages default to these because they are unsure where else to start. Tequila is one of the most exciting spirits to experiment with, but after you discover which type you prefer, it’s all about using ingredients that highlight the spirit you’ve chosen. Whether you prefer your drinks to have notes of citrus, sweetness, or heat, my best advice for you is to use simple ingredients and don’t over complicate your recipes. So here are the best two-ingredient tequila drinks that will make you feel like a tequila aficionado in no time.

Simple 2-Ingredient Tequila Drinks You Have To Try This Summer

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The martini is one of those seemingly simple classic cocktails that is actually hard to perfect, and there are many variations to this drink. One is the dirty martini, which is basically a classic martini — made with gin and vermouth — with some olive brine added to the mix. With only three simple ingredients, it's important to choose a good gin as the base spirit.

9 Best Gins For Your Dirty Martini, According To The Pros

Mixed drinks are an easy, excellent way to unwind after a long day. For many people, their alcohol of choice is tequila, a spirit made in Mexico from the blue agave plant. It's important to note that there are different types of tequila, and some are better for mixing than others. Blanco tequila, also commonly called silver or white tequila, is a popular option for mixed drinks and cocktails. This type is often bottled immediately after it is distilled, but can sometimes be aged for up to two months. Its taste is citrusy, grassy, and a little peppery. Another common option for mixed drinks and cocktails is reposado tequila, which is aged up to a year and often has notes of vanilla and caramel. Finally, añejo tequila is aged up to three years. It also has notes of vanilla and caramel, but also oak, spices, and dried fruit. It's usually used for sipping and not in mixed drinks or cocktails.

The 14 Best Mixers For Your Tequila

You don’t have to hop on a plane to go global. Instead, discover a dozen international cocktails that taste great wherever you’re located. Despit its name, the Black Russian was invented in Belgum. It’also more than a White Russian without cream. Not only is the Black Russian as dark as coffee, it also also provides a kick without any mixers to dilute its two alcohol components.

Go Global with 12 International Cocktails

Bright, juicy, and easy to drink, Alsatian Pinot Noir belongs on your radar.

If You Love Pinot Noir, Meet Your New Favorite Wine Region

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This Aperol margarita recipe is easy to make with Aperol, lime juice, and your favorite tequila. Aperol spritzes meet margs with these vibrant Aperol margaritas! ♡. We traditionally make margs in our house using Cointreau. But my friend, Lindsey,...

Aperol Margarita

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I’m mostly a beer drinker. Give me a slice of pizza with a hazy IPA on a Friday night, and I am one happy lady. Wine, I like but can never finish a bottle in a weekend. And I have zero mixology skills — I don’t even own a cocktail shaker! It’s not that I don’t enjoy a good margarita or espresso martini, I generally just save those fancy drinks for the pros. But summer is different.

The “Corona Sunrise” Is the 4-Ingredient Cocktail Hack I Make All Summer (It’s So Refreshing!)

Woman's World

I feel like a kid in a candy store when peach season arrives. Few things are better than eating a ripe peach and it’s a fruit that can be used in pies, cobblers or cake, but it’s also the perfect pairing for a beverage, especially one for brunch. That was the inspiration behind our Juicy Peach Bellinis recipe.

Juicy Peach Bellinis Recipe Goes Great With Brunch + Makes a Perfect Summertime Sip

One of the first things you learn when you start studying wine is that some of the most famous wines in the world are named for regions, not the grapes they are made from. You also learn that these wines are often blends rather than made from a single variety. For example, wines like Chianti, Bordeaux, and Rioja are so named for the region they come from and can be made from a mix of different grape varieties.

The Best Red Wine Blends Under $30

One of the most popular cocktails across America, the Moscow Mule is having a moment more than 80 years after it was invented. Discover the drink's storied history and learn how to craft the classic vodka cocktail at home in just three minutes.

The Moscow Mule: A Classic Vodka Cocktail

This Dirty Creamsicle Float is a boozy twist on a classic creamsicle, made with ice cream, orange soda, and vanilla vodka. It’s a beautiful drink, but, this adult beverage still packs a punch when it comes to the alcohol! Imagine having a few sips on a hot summer day! For another grown-up version of a classic summertime treat, I also have a Dirty Root Beer Float you will want to try and add to your list of summer drink recipes.

Dirty Creamsicle Float

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J. Souza

A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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The 12 Best Chartreuse Cocktails

Chartreuse has been made by France’s Carthusian monks for over 250 years, and it’s still gaining momentum. Beloved far and wide for its top-secret medley of...

The 12 Best Chartreuse Cocktails

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