Cocktails News

I am in love with New York, but sometimes the noise, crowded subways, and roller coaster-like weather can get me down; only by occasionally escaping can I keep the love affair going.

As part of an effort to increase French tourism to the Washington region and, specifically, Alexandria, PX cocktail bar hosted two French mixologists July 31. PX bartender/owner Todd Thrasher, right, with Shake 'n Smash bartender/owner Jerome Susini, who visited the Alexandria cocktail bar from Paris.

When it comes to summer entertaining, it's not hard to impress. But it's easy to get yourself in over your head trying to do so.

Attorney General Eric Holder is calling on states to be more transparent about the drug cocktails used in executions in the wake of a series of botched lethal injections that have renewed a national debate over the death penalty.

Chef Michael Symon of ABC's The Chew is busy this Summer grilling up delectable dishes using Knob Creek bourbon.

The top daiquiris in Toronto aren't quite enjoying the renaissance some other trends are seeing in the city's most recent cocktail boom.

After more than three hours of mixing drinks at Proof Rooftop Lounge Tuesday night, the big moment arrived for 10 of Houston's best bartenders who were vying for the right to represent the Bayou City at the United States Bartender Guilds's Most Imaginative Bartender Cocktail Competition in Las Vegas.

New York City is a hot bed of many amazing places to enjoy a good meal and drinks.

Currently, there is a classic cocktail revival occurring; bartenders are once again revered as artists and flavors become the palette for one's palate.

Last week, we brought you five refreshing summer cocktail recipes to make when the hot sun is beating down in a serious manner.

John Barleycorn is a spot that most people think of first as a bar and second as a restaurant.

Watermelon is the quintessential summer fruit. From an ice cold slice accompanying a juicy hamburger or bowl with breakfast, watermelon is a refreshing flavor of summer.

Emeril Lagasse blends a tropical fruit margarita with papaya, mango, ice, tequila, Cointreau, coconut rum, and lime juice.

On any given summer Sunday, the Clackamas River from Barton to Carver parks is packed with boats, rafts, inner tubes, pool toys, air mattresses and, well, just about anything that floats.

National Ice Cream month may be at its end, but the occasion to enjoy homemade ice cream lives on thanks to Zoku Ice Cream maker.

Home of the Brave churns all sorts of sexy slush behind the wood. No-joke Zombies and Jack & Cokes have made appearances in the past, but the slushified Last Word takes the crown.

To mimic the tones of the season, you're looking for something light. Something fruity.

Mal Spence of Kelvingrove CafA© in Scotland makes a drink with an ingredient from every competing Commonwealth Country.

Note: To make demerara syrup, heat equal parts demerara or turbinado sugar and water until the sugar dissolves; cool before using.

Bacardi has teamed up with chef Jamie Oliver to celebrate summer cocktails with a week long of Cocktail Requests on their collaborative YouTube channel, Drinks Tube A few months ago, Jamie Oliver launched Drinks Tube - his dedicated YouTube channel for all things mixology - with Bacardi as the exclusive spirits partner.