Drinks & Cocktails

Spiced mulled wine is a holiday favorite and the perfect desert beverage for parties and celebrations that is. This easy recipe can easily convert to a sugar-free recipe and uses simple...

A flip is a delicious classic cocktail reportedly being around since the 1600’s. An interesting note, it has raw egg in it. It’s mixed into the drink and helps make it a rich, frothy drink. Flips...

Gluhwein (glow wine) is a drink dating back to as early as 500 B.C. Before plastic stoppers and corks were created to keep wine fresh, spices and herbs were often added to help make wine that had...

Zinfandel wine is primarily popular as a white wine that contains a light, fruity taste. However, it is also used to create rose and blush wines as well. It is a beverage that compliments many...

Sangria is a very popular drink that you can enjoy with your significant other or friends. Below you'll find a step by step guide to making the fruitiest drink you'll every try. If you want to...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

No, not Sangria…Sangaree! Ruby port in this drink, makes it a particularly interesting cocktail. The nutmeg garnish imparts a warm, sweet spice flavor that compliments the port wine. This drink...

A great punch can easily compliment any party. Having a punch bowl full of your favorite alcoholic beverage and one without alcohol can please everyone in the room. This easy to put together...

Sangria is traditionally served in Spain and Portugal year round it is also popular in Mexico. It is a fashionable drink among tourists, served by the pitcher at local eating establishments. ...

Wine racks can range from functional pieces tucked away in your wine cellar to lovely decorative home accents displayed in the kitchen or dining room. A corner wine rack is an excellent way to...

Thanksgiving has come and gone and you still have cranberry relish left over. Rather than let it go to waste here are some delicious ideas for how to reinvent and enjoy cranberry sauce in a...

If you enjoy the flavor of white wine coolers but you've never considered making them in your own kitchen, you'll be surprised how easy it can be. Homemade wine coolers are free of any chemicals...

Probably all of us have done it. We went out one night, bound and determined to have a good time. We slipped our hands around a lovely lady named Grey Goose. Or wrapped our arms around a hunk...

Planning a large event such as a wedding, sweet sixteen, or bar-mitzvah requires many resources. Purchasing your dinnerware, flatware and glassware in bulk can save you time and money. When...

The HCG diet combines a low-calorie diet with regular administration of HCG, or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a hormone found in large amounts in pregnant women that controls the metabolism. ...

Looking for a drink with similar qualities to Sangria? Try this variation of Sangria, that requires no fruit and little prep time. Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc wines are great with this drink....

Looking for a drink with similar qualities to Sangria? Try this variation of Sangria, that requires no fruit and little prep time. This drink is perfect for hot summer days, lounging by the pool...

There are dozens of things to think about when you throw a party. Chief among your worries is probably how much wine to buy for your guests. Analyzing your guest list probably won't help, so...

This is a simple recipe for brewing a version of an apple cider wine that is moderately strong and has a nice clean and crisp taste. This wine can be served either sparkling or non-sparkling, and...

There are three basic types of alcohol, which can be combined with each other or other substances into mixed drinks. Alcohol often is served at parties and group gatherings, but it can be an...

With everybody trying to save money lately, I'll show you a few ways you can drink cheaper (and still have fun!)

How to make great tasting mulled wine for Christmas, using just a bottle of red wine, some cinnamon sticks and some cloves! Tastes great with some cheese and crackers and fruit cake

Red wine decanters are beautiful and functional vessels that work to remove sediment and allow the wine to breathe before you consume it. You can find many decanters made out of blown glass or cut...

During the colder months, there is nothing quite as festive and warm as a mug of steaming mulled red wine. Making this winter holiday drink is a snap, with just 3 ingredients and a few minutes of...

Some of the best party drinks are made with wine---whether sparkling, still, or made with wine-based liquors. Here's a guide to some of the most popular cocktails you can make with wine.

When I drank my first glass of wine I was stumped on what everyone else was doing. In fact I first thought it was a little weird that someone smelled their wine and swirled it around in a glass....

Terra-cotta wine chillers have become popular gifts for wine lovers that seem to have everything. They come in a wide variety of sizes and patterns, and some can even be personalized or engraved....

Many wonder how to make fortified, or strong, wines. These wines have an alcohol content of 17 to 20 percent, which is higher than the standard wine alcohol content of 8.5 to 15 percent. They can...

When making cocktails, it's essential to serve the drinks in the right glass. Using the correct glassware not only makes you look like a knowledgeable bartender but will actually enhance the...

Agave wine has long been popular in Mexico, and is growing in popularity in the States. It is made from the same plant as tequila, and therefore has a similar flavor. Agave wine is much lower in...

Glassware is the most popularly manufactured material for drinking throughout the world. Because glassware is readily available in many different shapes and sizes, it isn't always easy to tell a...

Many of us like to enjoy a glass of wine or beer with dinner, or just to wrap up a hectic work day. Yet some worry that beer, more so than wine, can be bad for your health, particularly in terms...

This is a great beverage for those cold winter nights or an interesting beverage to serve at your next seasonal party. (1) pour entire bottle of red wine into crock pot. I prefer lambrusco, but...

If you’re like me, you drink wine on occasion. If you don’t regularly use a corkscrew and are in a pinch, you can easily open a bottle of wine with a few tips from this article.

Making your own wine is an excellent hobby and it is a unique way to make gifts for people. This is probably the easiest wine recipe you'll find. Just mix, mash, and go! You can use grapes, add...

Nice wine glasses are the "icing on the cake" to a fine bottle of wine. If you are in the market for wine glasses, you will be relieved to know that there are many ways to find them for...

According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), the beverage alcohol industry contributed nearly $448 billion to the United States' total economic activity in 2006....

Wine coolers are a tasty way to beat the heat in the summer and, when consumed in moderation, are healthy as the wine provides antioxidants the body needs. Making your own wine cooler not only...

Essentially, wine is nothing more than juice fermented by yeast, with grape juice being the most common. During the fermentation process, yeast converts sugar into equal amounts of alcohol and...

There is so many different types of beer out there. Sadly, most people in the United States do not drink beers that are full of flavor and full of complexities that rival even wine. Here is how...

According to discoveriesinmedicine.com, alcohol is perhaps the oldest drug used by humans. For many years, the process of making alcohol has been studied and perfected.

Sangria is a mixed drink made with wine and fruit. While traditional sangria is made with red wine and liquor, this version uses chardonnay and omits liquor for a slightly dryer taste.

Alcoholic beverages can be traced back to nearly the beginning of history. With the discovery of beer jugs from the Stone Age, it has been concluded that alcohol has been consumed as a means to...

Stemware in general consists of drinking glasses that have a single stem leading up to the cup or bowl and resting on a flat base or foot, which is traditionally round. Crystal stemware is a type...

If you want a grape wine that is not bitter and gives you a buzz, well here you go. This is a homemade way of making grape wine that’s cheap. We have made this for years and given bottles for...

Wine making is a time-honored tradition. In fact, the history of wine making dates back at least 8,000 years. Ancient Egyptians marked the harvesting of grapes by incorporating that event on stone...

Many people enjoy a glass of wine or beer or a cocktail when they go out to dinner or entertain friends and family. Alcohol, however, has more calories than most people think. The calories...