As Jordan Hughes, or @highproofpreacher on TikTok, announced earlier this year: "2024 is the year of the batanga." The world may not have been ready for such a refreshing cocktail in February, but as the summer heat lingers and we all instinctively reach for a margarita or an Aperol spritz, consider adding this old-is-new-again mixed drink to your repertoire.

The Batanga Is the Perfect Late-Summer Cocktail

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These Hawaiian Margaritas add a tropical twist on a classic margarita. Made with pineapple juice, coconut rum, and triple sec, this refreshing summer cocktail is the perfect summer drink!

Hawaiian Pineapple Margaritas

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Combine the flavors of a strawberry margarita in creamy dreamy popsicle is sure to be a hit at your summer gatherings. Years ago one of my neighbors brought the most amazing creamy margarita pops to a pool party. They were so refreshing on the 100+ degree day. It has been on my list to make them since that day.

Strawberry Margarita Pops: Creamy & Refreshing!

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	The Charro Negro is one of the easiest cocktails you'll ever make -- but it's even easier to drink.

The Charro Negro Is The Summer Cocktail Everyone’s Talking About – Here’s How To Make It

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...

Luzianne Shares the Secret for Making the Best Iced Tea

When it comes to tequila, certain "musts" apply. Tequila must be made from the blue agave plant. And it must be produced in certain areas of only five authorized states in Mexico to even be called "tequila." However, aside from those rules, how tequila is made is up to the brand producing it. For example, it can contain additives, such as sweeteners, which don't have to be disclosed if they make up less than 1% of the weight in a bottle. And while not all tequilas with additives are necessarily bad, they can have a huge impact on the liquor's flavor profile.

10 Bottom-Shelf Tequilas That Are Worth The Buy, According To The Pros

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It’s a good idea to know what ice really does to your beverage before you plop it in.

Is It Really That Bad To Put Ice In Your Wine?

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We're always mad for margaritas but we especially love the Mexican summer sipper with a touch of heat. Follow our easy Spicy Margarita recipe and catch your own case of margarita madness.

Spicy Margarita: A Tasty Twist on the Classic

If you’re a spirits enthusiast looking to expand your horizons, these easy mezcal cocktails are a worthy choice. While other spirits like tequila and whiskey may have their own loyal following, mezcal offers a distinctive flavor profile and a rich cultural heritage. This spirit has a rich history deeply...

Here are 4 easy mezcal cocktails anyone can make

Lobster, hot off the grill and doused with butter, is the ultimate summer feast, especially in the northeast, where the warm months mark the beginning of peak lobster season. Not only is grilling the best way to enjoy the sunny vibes while you cook, but it also adds a layer of smoky flavor to your lobster that you won't get from more common cooking methods like boiling or steaming. On the flip side, grilling lobster takes more prep work than those other methods, and it can present a bit more of a challenge for home cooks. To work through the issues and get the best grilled lobster imaginable, Chowhound sought advice from Jonathan Bautista, executive chef at San Diego's Ember & Rye steakhouse.

How To Prep And Grill Lobster Like A Pro

Sour cream is more useful in the kitchen than a lot of people give it credit for. It's often thought of as just a condiment, and while it is perfect for topping a big plate of the ultimate chicken nachos, there's so much more that sour cream can do in the kitchen. It is especially underrated as an ingredient in baking, making cake batters moist without thinning them out and balancing sweetness with a hint of tang. You'd be surprised how many recipes end up calling for sour cream, and if you don't have any on hand, you'll need to find a way around the problem.

Transform Heavy Cream Into Sour Cream With One Easy Addition

A glass of juice can be a great way to start the day and an excellent thirst quencher when you want something that's more flavorful than water. But is juice good for you? Many juices are packed with sugar and contain little fiber or any of the good stuff that you find in whole fruits and vegetables. However, that doesn't mean that all juices are unhealthy. Several companies make nutritious juices with top-quality ingredients.

Juice Brands With The Best And Worst Ingredients

If your mind goes to cold cuts when you think of sandwiches, you're underestimating the power of a fresh tomato. With nice bread and good tomatoes, all you really need is salt, mayonnaise, and maybe some mozzarella to create a delicious lunch or snack. However, if you want a little more flavor for your tomato sandwich, you can use something that you probably already have in your spice rack.

Curry Powder Is The Secret To Flavor-Bomb Tomato Sandwiches

Canned tuna is a classic pantry staple that can often come to the rescue when you need a midweek dinner idea at the last minute. With a long shelf life and virtually no preparation needed, it is always worth having a couple of cans in the cupboard as a standby. You may have noticed, however, that the canned tuna section in the grocery store is getting bigger, and choosing a can of tuna is not the straightforward task it used to be. From choosing between albacore and skipjack, to deciding whether to even buy it in a can, there is a seemingly endless list of options to consider.

The Ultimate Guide To Types Of Canned Tuna

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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

If we had to (for some strange reason) pick only one spirit to mix with, it would be bourbon whiskey. We understand that spirits like gin, vodka, white rum, and blanco tequila are more well-suited for summery cocktails. And while summer is the season in which we’re most likely to whip up a cocktail or two, we believe that bourbon is the perfect spirit for all seasons.

Learn these classic bourbon-based cocktails

Today is National Rum Day, so let’s take a beat to consider this often-overlooked spirit. It’s easy to drink, easy to mix, and for that reason it sometimes doesn’t get celebrated as much as more challenging spirits like Scotch. But rum is a vast category, encompassing everything from complex, aged fine rums for sipping to sweet spiced rums for casual mixed drinks, so it’s worth taking some time to explore all the variety that it offers.

From the Daiquiri to the Painkiller, rum is the backbone of a huge variety of cocktails

Certain zodiac signs dread being single. They are emotional and like communicating with their partners. Yet, some signs aren’t lucky in love. They take long to find a suitable partner and start a new relationship. However, August 17 is a memorable day for three lonely zodiac signs who will fall in love shortly.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Loneliness Ends on August 17, 2024

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Often, eggs become the centerpiece of breakfast. They contain lots of protein and are the ideal building block for a myriad of breakfast dishes, but what if you don't like eggs? Actually, what if you downright hate them or are possibly even allergic? Does that mean your breakfast options have to suffer? Absolutely not! Several delicious breakfast foods have nothing to do with eggs, and many of them are somewhat underrated (at least in some circles).

Underrated Dishes To Eat For Breakfast If You Hate Eggs

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Ranch Water: The Cocktail You Need When Margaritas Are Too Much Effort

Margaritas are a summer cocktail staple, but they can on occasion be cloyingly sweet, especially if it's a subpar variety that uses a premade sweet and...

Ranch Water: The Cocktail You Need When Margaritas Are Too Much Effort

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