Summer barbecue season is here, and with it comes summer cocktail season. Imagine: frosty glasses (or sweaty Solo cups) of margaritas, sangrias, mojitos, and daiquiris. But who has time to tend bar when they're hosting a barbecue?. Pitcher drinks to the rescue! These 15 simple, make-ahead recipes make it easy...

15 Boozy Pitcher Drinks Perfect for Backyard BBQs

A new beverage trend combining marshmallow fluff and Coca-Cola, known as "fluffy Coke," is gaining popularity on social media. The trend is believed to have originated from content creator Emma Grace and her grandmother, the drink involves coating a glass with marshmallow fluff, adding ice, and pouring in Coca-Cola. While some praise its sweet taste and have even experimented with variations, others criticize it for being excessively sugary and unhealthy. Despite the mixed reviews, the drink has gone viral, sparking widespread interest and spawning numerous recreations across social media.

“Fluffy Coke” Is The Latest Drink Summer Drink Trend

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Tequila is one of those drinks that evokes instant memories and associations. It might be the good times of partying, dancing and celebrating, or the slightly less appealing times of having one too many shots on a night out. The truth is, tequila is an incredible spirit that has been around for centuries and has become a cornerstone for some of the world’s most famous cocktails. It’s also a spirit that is highly misunderstood. Very few are aware of the sipping ritual of this agave nectar, yet, when they try it, they notice a whole other side and a new-found appreciation for...

13 best tequilas that are made for summer sipping

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There are certain drinks bartenders start avoiding when the weather warms up. Some are obvious, like eggnog, but others said to nix piña coladas.

8 drinks bartenders never order in the summer

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Birmingham, AL

We raise a glass of this spicy peach margarita to one of the most famous (or infamous) roadside attractions in the South. If you've ever traveled on Interstate 65-North between Montgomery and Birmingham, you've likely seen a billboard that captivates everyone who passes it: "Go to church or the devil will get you." The original sign was erected in the 1980s, and it was replaced with today's sign in 2018. The sign sits between Autauga and Chilton Counties, heart of Alabama's peach country, so to honor this beloved landmark (with its spicy message) and the sweet fruits that surround it, we introduce The Devil Will Get You Cocktail.

The Devil Will Get You Cocktail

In the height of summer, when long, sweaty days make me want to jump directly into a body of water (or, more likely, into an air-conditioned building), I develop a strong craving for iced tea. There’s a reason iced tea is such a popular staple in the hot, humid parts...

How To Make the Best Iced Tea, According to Luzianne

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Could there be anything better than a cocktail that tastes like candy? Obviously, this is a rhetorical question for true lovers of both candy and cocktails. The better question is which cocktail tastes like candy without tasting too sweet or, even worse, cloying. The answer to this non-rhetorical question is...

Lemon Drop Martini: Liquid Candy Cocktail

As much as we love the bright manicures of summer, we're get just as excited to end summer nail season with a bang that feels befitting of the transitional time between summer and fall. Since August marks the beginning of the in-between time of summer and fall, bridge the beauty gap by picking the best late-summer nail shades for your monthly manicure.

The 13 Best August Nail Colors To End Summer With A Bang

It’s not often that alcohol is recommended as a way to boost your health. Yet for some time now, an appealing line of research has suggested a glass of red wine a day could be beneficial for the heart. However, a new study has stripped our daily Merlot of its halo.

Is A Daily Glass Of Wine Actually Good For You?

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Registered dietitians share seven ways you can expect your health to change.

Here's Exactly What Happens to Your Body if You Eat Cherries Every Day

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Whether you have an abundance of eggplant after a big garden harvest, you stocked up at the farmers' market, or you simply have leftover on your hands from a delicious eggplant recipe, you might wonder if you can freeze eggplant. The good news is yes, you can freeze eggplant, but...

Can You Freeze Eggplant? An Experts Explains The Right Way To Do It

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

There are the big names in wine – the Cabernets, the Pinot Noirs, the Chardonnays. Then there are the more obscure varieties that people love to drop in conversation, hoping their knowledge of lesser-known bottles like Scuppernong might prove them to be somewhat sophisticated and knowledgeable. But then there are the middle-of-the-road wines. The ones that fall somewhere on the popularity scale between the big dogs and the no-names. These are the wines that often get lost in the shuffle, forgotten or cast aside, bringing with them a warm, fond remembrance whenever you stumble upon a glass accidentally. If you’re from anywhere but California, Zinfandel might just be one of these forgotten wine varieties for you.

It's time to get reacquainted with Zinfandel.

You’re pulling out the holiday décor, or you just opened a cabinet or moved a book, and out scuttles a tiny, flat insect covered with silvery scales. These pests are called silverfish, and they can move surprisingly quickly. “Silverfish are primitive insects that aren’t as obvious as other...

8 Ways To Get Rid Of Silverfish So They Won't Damage Your Belongings

Long dominated by Twisted Tea, the hard tea category has exploded in recent years as drinkers thirst for ready-to-drink cocktails beyond a simple hard seltzer. According to BevNet, the number of hard tea brands on the market has nearly doubled in just three years, swelling from 80 in 2020 to approximately 150 in 2023. And growth in the category isn’t expected to slow anytime soon — as global market intelligence firm SkyQuest predicts that hard tea sales will grow at a CAGR of 25 percent and hit $14.5 billion by 2030.

The 15 Best Hard Teas to Drink Right Now

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

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Without a doubt, there is one pot of flowers that is the most colorful on my patio right now. The surprising news is we just recently potted it despite the hot summer heat we're experiencing. I’m in steamy Alabama, with record humidity, so it’s a soupy, sticky, kind of hot here outdoors. Daily watering of many of my plants in the summer heat is simply is a must.

This Heat-Tolerant Flowering Plant Can Still Be Planted And Thrive This Summer

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Peach Sangria Is The Summer Party Drink

We know precisely what we want when the temperature tops the gauge and the humidity is nearing 100 percent: peach sangria. This crisp, refreshing drink plays...

Peach Sangria Is The Summer Party Drink

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