Beverages
Meet the Wines That Sparkle—but Aren't Sparkling
What's a wine that bubbles more than table wines but less than Champagne? Drinkable.
California Wine Is Back!
Think California wine is all about the jammy reds? Think again.
4 Impressive Facts About Volcanic Wine
Sure, wine grown in plain old clay or limestone is perfectly fine. But what about wine that's grown in ancient volcanic soil? It's time to take terroir to the next level.
5 Great Stouts That Aren't Guinness
These dark beers give Guinness a run for its money.
Get Hopped Up Cooking With Beer
A pint for you and a pint for what you're cooking.
The Cocktail to Convert Vodka Haters
To get us through winter's most frustrating month, we turn to the spirit everybody loves to hate.
The Right Ice For the Drink
Different drinks call for different ice.
The Spring Forward Cocktail
Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday—and don't forget to infuse vodka with rosemary now so that you can enjoy this citrusy cocktail then.
5 Things You Never Knew Could Be Salad Dressing
...And these five dressings are proof.
Simple Syrup: Even More Simple Than You Thought
Recipes and ratios abound for this liquid sugar. The truth: They can all be ignored.
White Wine in the Winter? Absolutely
Ever have a friend scoff at you for ordering a glass of white wine in February? Next time, tell them what's really up with winter whites.
You Can Make This Herbal Tea from Anything
Defrost with endless cups of DIY tea, made from whatever you have in your kitchen.
Especiado Cocktail
Find dried hibiscus flowers at Mexican grocery stores, or buy tea bags at the supermarket.
Hot Toddy Pick-Me-Up
The hot toddy is not simply a mixture of hot water and booze. It's a miracle worker, a doctor, and a life coach in a cup. And although it does seem to do the trick for everything from a sore throat to a cough, it's just as good when you're healthy. This version—from Damon Boelte, bar manager at Prime Meats restaurant in Brooklyn—omits the usual honey or sugar and plays up the herbal and spicy notes instead.
5 Dinner Party Talking Points for Beaujolais Wine
These easy-drinking bottles from France are cheap, versatile and—therefore—what you should be bringing to every dinner party. In fact, they're so good, people are bound to ask you about it. This is what to say when they do.
Pasta with Beef Ragù and Zesty Breadcrumbs
Toasted breadcrumbs, tossed with horseradish and rosemary, give this rich, filling pasta a vibrant finishing touch.
The French 75 Isn't What You Think
While the rest of the world makes this classic Champagne cocktail with gin, bars in New Orleans go a different way.
The Easiest, Fastest Way to Make Great Coffee at Home
A few simple steps can take you from muddy sludge to pristine caffeine.
Beer-Braised Brisket
Serve brisket with sauces, slaw, pickles, and rolls so guests can assemble into sandwiches.