Rosé all day? Pshaw. Our current obsession: boozy ice cream. We’ve never met a glass of champagne or ice cream flavor we didn’t like, so we combined the two. If ice cream and champagne get your blood pumping, you’ve got kindred spirits in us. This recipe is so simple that dare we say, you won't even need to prep it ahead of time. This adults-only ice cream will be sure to float your boat for any type of gathering. The colorful concoction is best served chilled at your besties bridal shower, a sweet dinner party, in lieu of...

This is the perfect time of year to impress your friends with an original, summer cocktail recipe. I have a colorful and flavorful recipe for you, that tastes like summer in a glass. Most people are familiar with Port, but view it as a drink to be enjoyed at the end of a meal. Guess what? There is so much more you can do with this special wine. Ports can absolutely be used as a base ingredient in a cocktail.    I love to develop recipes with this type of wine. This Lavender Lemonade cocktail is made with Fonseca Siroco. It is a dry, white Port that never disappo...

Sweet sweet summertime: the sun is out, the grill is fired up, the drinks are flowing. Whether you're hosting a BBQ with friends, an al fresco dinner party or weekend aperitivo, you need cocktails that are refreshing, thoughtful and, most importantly, lower in alcohol so you can knock a few back without getting knocked out. We recently called on Drew Lazor, author of Session Cocktails: Low-Alcohol Drinks for Any Occasion, to get his favorite low ABV recipes to enjoy with friends on those cherished long summer days.  Reprinted with perm...

It's officially feeling like summer has arrived – we're hot, we're sweating, we're ready for a drink. When the heat has already begun to mess with your head (and makeup, and hair, and clothing), wine feels heavy and beer can be a lot to get through. Enter the spritz: icy, bubbly, tangy perfection. Exceedingly simple to throw together, the spritz isn't just for Italian getaways and trendy restaurants anymore. Today, we're breaking down how to achieve your own aperitivo Italiano right at home whether you're grilling in your backyard with friends or simply c...

Warm weather is upon and with it, margarita season. Whether you're a margarita maven or just getting started, we're breaking down the basics as well as how to take it to the next level. From making big batches of party-ready watermelon margaritas to smoky mezcal varieties, consider this your margarita map, sugar and spice included. And don't worry, there's no pre-made marg mix in sight.  Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or simply enjoying a summer Friday, these four recipes are the easiest and freshest ways to make up a margarita. Reporter: Heathe...