The art of the pregame is similar to the appetizer or aperitif at a dinner. It’s setting the stage, getting your guests taste buds ready for the greater experience. It’s the beginning of the night and should be treated with the importance of making a first impression. Would you rather serve shrimp cocktail and gin

Prepare to lift your glasses and say Santé for when you try these delightfully pleasing cocktails. St. Germain is an elderflower liqueur that is the spirit of French joie de vivre. It’s delicately handcrafted and refined that’s made using age-old French techniques. Here’s a recipe for every occasion certain to enhance your taste buds:  

Cocktails to Carry You Through Finals As finals season has reared its ugly head, your body (and brain!) are probably desperate for a chill, relaxed drink to either take the edge off or remind you of the sweet taste of summer right around the corner. Here are a few cocktails to either motivate you or

You don’t always drink to get drunk. In fact, sometimes the alcohol doesn’t need to stand out as the most potent ingredient. There are dozens of reasons you might want to enjoy a low-key, low alcohol cocktail, but the main thing is that you feel relaxed without getting tipsy. Here are a few of our

Friends, this one is going to get a little NSFW—that’s not safe for work; if you don’t know, now you know—right off the bat. Up to this point, either you or someone you know has probably been known to giggle or titter over a Sex on the Beach or a Slippery Nipple because, tee hee

We have heard it said that an ounce of pretension is worth a pound of manure, but we do not agree. Certain occasions call for pretentious behavior, even if you’re doing nothing more than ordering a cleverly named cocktail to show off how witty or well-read you are. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite

What happens when you aren’t in the mood for a potent cocktail? You don’t have to go without alcohol altogether, don’t worry—there’s no need to start drinking virgin versions of your favorite concoctions. All you need to do is to turn your attention to the wide, wonderful world of wine-based cocktails, which are far mellower

Hipsters bring a lot of good to the world. They also bring awful, unnecessary things. They’re just kind of extra, especially when it comes to food and beverages. Meet a group of ten hipsters, and at least four of them will fancy themselves as mixologists. The results are … interesting. Unless you like to drink

NFL Draft drinks to take you to Philly If you know or care about football, you know that this year’s NFL Draft is taking place in the city of brotherly love, AKA Philadelphia. However, if you cannot make the trek out, here are a  few drinks being served in Philly bars you can try to

Spring break is coming. Where are you heading? Ft. Lauderdale, South Padre Island, Cancun … there are so many destinations, and they all have one thing in common: soon, a never-ending throng of college kids will descend upon them, and they’ll all be drinking something. In preparation, we’ve got the 411 on what all of

Game of Thrones Grog As we all know, the new GoT season is about to premiere, and that means prime opportunity to witness blood, scandals, and bloody scandals—not to mention a chance to up your cocktail game. Here are a few recipes that would make Tyrion proud. The Imp This cocktail is served in a

The weather’s finally warming up, which means that restaurants, pubs, and neighborhood bars are busy. They’re pulling out their patio furniture, popping open their umbrellas, and preparing for the incoming rush of day drinking enthusiasts eager to booze up their sunny weekend afternoons. You and your friends are probably doing the same—uncovering the comfortable furniture