Summer is right around the corner, and the warmer months are the perfect time of year to imbibe light and refreshing cocktails. With safety protocols in place, gatherings and events have ramped up a bit in New York City. So I was invited to a launch party celebrating Finlandia Botanical Vodka’s arrival in New York. Held at Sunday in Brooklyn […]

You better start thinking about your Valentine’s Day plans, lovers. Cozying up at home? Celebrating Galentine’s? Going for a night out on the town? No matter what your plans, it’s always a smart bet to start it off with a cocktail. Here are some amazingly delicious cocktails you can make for yourself, for your friends, or for your loved one(s) […]

Who doesn’t love Tuscany in the Fall? While some of us aren’t traveling just yet, Villa Antinori wanted to bring Tuscany to New York. Known for producing Tuscan wine for over six centuries now, the Antinori family hosted an exclusive dinner for wine and food media in NYC to taste the newest releases of wines. Held at Il Florista, a […]

Both Day of the Dead and Halloween are approaching. Parties are on the calendar, costumes are being put together, and food spreads are being brainstormed. Take some of the guesswork out with one or more of these deliciously spooky cocktails to liven up the month. Pumpkin Paradise (Courtesy of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey) 1.5 oz. Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey ¾ […]

So it’s been a hot this summer…like, really hot. One of my favorite things to do during the warm summer and early fall months is sip on a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine. While I think you should drink what you want during whichever season you want, there are some cocktails and wines that pair well with the sweltering […]

So we’ve all heard of the famous Mexican plant called agave from which tequila is distilled. This sacred plant is what mezcal, a distilled spirit, is derived from, as well. Originating in Mexico and a derivative of the same plant is pretty much where their similarities between mezcal and tequila end. Tequila is produced in specific regions of Mexico and […]

Spring has sprung and summer is right on the horizon! The country is getting vaccinated and things are starting to open back up…and that is cause for celebration. So raise a glass and toast to coming down the home stretch. We’ve got plenty of delicious cocktail recipes to help you get through the next few months. Enjoy! Disaronno Fizz (Courtesy […]

So the Covid pandemic isn’t quite over, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. As restrictions ease, and more people become vaccinated, we’re that much closer to gathering and drinking with our friends and family this summer. Whether you’re drinking wine by the pool, grill, or at a rooftop dinner, these sparkling wines will help you celebrate the […]

Located in the central-eastern area of France sits one of my all time favorite wine regions named Bourgogne, also known as Burgundy. There are also small quantities of gamay and aligote grapes also grown in the region. However, when you hear some refer to a white Burgundy, they are talking about chardonnay from the region, while red Burgundy is pinot […]

Los Angeles-based start up Renude has developed a mushroom-based adaptogen powder that pairs perfectly with coffee, crafting the fun term ‘Chagaccino,’ that adds a unique assortment of health benefits to your morning cup of Joe. The ingredients in a chagaccino are simple (and easily pronounceable!): wild foraged chaga mushrooms, organic Peruvian cacao, Ceylon cinnamon, and monk fruit sweetener. These ingredients combined offer […]