Cocktail Classique Competition Mixes Absinthe and Current Spirits Trends
Unless you're regularly sipping on absinthe, you may believe that the spirit is illegal in the United States. It's not.…
6 years ago
Behind The Bar
Recipe for The Greatest Margarita Ever Sold (And The Truth About Skinny Margaritas)
The greatest margarita you've ever had isn't far from your reach. Thursday, February 22 is National Margarita Day, and while…
6 years ago
Kicking it Up with Stately Cranberry Cocktails
Oranges, rosemary and cranberries: the flavors of the winter holidays. Because cranberries sometimes get a bad rap for being useless…
6 years ago
Andres Blanco Takes Home 2017 Iron Somm and People’s Choice Award with Wines of Mexico
Andres Blanco, who competed with his Wines of Mexico theme at the 2017 Iron Somm competition last night, went home…
6 years ago
10th Anniversary Iron Somm Boasts Big Names, Uncommon Wines in Support of Periwinkle Foundation
What started out as a private wine event in a Houstonian's home is now one of Houston's most exclusive evenings…
6 years ago
Dining with America’s Native Spirit, Bourbon
When it comes to bourbon, most people have heard the saying: “All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is…
7 years ago
Red Wine on Ice: You’re Drinking it Wrong
We’re all praying for that anticipated transition from torrid heat to a few crisp fall breezes, but in the meantime,…
7 years ago
Wind Down with Easy-to-Drink Whites and Rosés
Wine is a workhorse. From amplifying the flavor of food, to helping us de-stress, reviving romance and lending a celebratory hand…
7 years ago
Spirited Asia: Learn How to Make the Golden Plum with Ninja Ramen’s Akiko Hagio
THE GOLDEN PLUM recipe by Akiko Hagio of Ninja Ramen The Golden Plum utilizes one of Asia’s easiest-to-find spirits. China,…
7 years ago
Houstonian-Built Brand VINGLACÉ at a Glance: Chill Out With Wine, The Right Way
Keep your cool and your wine at the perfect temp with Houston-born Vinglacé — no ice chests or wine buckets…
7 years ago
These Two Bartenders Don’t Want You to Get Wasted
Maybe I should rephrase that: The Trash Tiki duo doesn't want to see usable ingredients go to waste. Yesterday at…
7 years ago
Drinking Up Houston’s Asiatown
Most Houstonians don’t head to Asiatown to imbibe, but if you want a great glass of wine or beer to…
7 years ago
Yes You Can! Summer Wine Drinking, No Bottle Required
We’re popping the top on a summer series including the best canned wines, inventive ways to keep your vino chilled,…
7 years ago
Spirited Asia: Learn How to Make the Star Fish Saltwater G&T by Laurie Harvey
Saltwater Gin & Tonic recipe by Laurie Harvey of Star Fish Recent studies declare that gin lovers are psychopaths. If you're crazy…
7 years ago
Spirited Asia: Learn How to Make the Atatawa Twist with Bad News Bar’s Kristine Nguyen
ATATAWA TWIST recipe by Kristine Nguyen of Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar The Atatawa Twist is named after Japanese indie…
7 years ago
If You Like Piña Coladas: Lei Low’s David Perez and Caitlin Vann Show Us 2 Tasty Takes
Earlier this week during a midday downpour, David Perez and Caitlin Vann of Lei Low showed us two versions of…
7 years ago
Date Night on a Dime: Taste Up To 35 Wines for $25 at Brennan’s of Houston
Summer can be a really expensive time of year for Houstonians. If you're escaping the heat and flying to Aspen…
7 years ago
Grilling and Chilling with Dad on Father’s Day
It’s hard to pick out the perfect gift for Father’s Day year after year. So, how about something easy like…
7 years ago