Wine and Spirits

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You’ll Love Sipping This Refreshing Raspberry and Tarragon Smash All Season Long

This smash has layer upon layer of flavour, with the bourbon, tarragon, raspberries, and lime. The very slight hint of licorice taste in the tarragon…
Try This Easy Non-Alcoholic Jamaican Mule Recipe

Ginger beer, despite its name, is non-alcoholic. It’s essential to give the authentic flavour of a traditional Moscow Mule and well loved throughout the Caribbean,…
How to Make A South-of-the-Border Shandy

This shandy is made with Mexican beer with some chili powder added for added spice.
How to Make the Ultimate Cider Sidecar Cocktail

This recipe takes the traditional sidecar combination of cognac, Cointreau, and lemon and adds one of the South’s favorite nonalcoholic beverages to the mix. Apple…
How to Make a Classic Whisky Smash

This classic, refreshing cocktail hearkens to the late 19th century’s Bar-Tenders Guide.
How to Make a Classic Vieux Carré

New Orleans French quarter concoction that’s become a classic.
Try These 2 Non-Alcoholic Sippers

Alternative beverages for your 0.0% guests (or yourself).
How to Make the Perfect Espresso Martini

The recipe is straightforward, but it’s essential to start with a quality espresso or cold brew.
The Emilia Mocktail

Inspired by the great aviator herself, Emilia Earhart, with a twist.
Fall Hugo Spritz Mocktail

A deeper autumn take on the popular cocktail of summer.