Category: Drinks

For a person who loves more than just caffeine, an espresso machine is the ultimate expression of love for the world of coffee. Yes, you […]

If there’s one thing the American tennis public loves, it’s a kitschy themed cocktail. The US Open has an “official drink” and it’s not Gatorade, […]

For a long time, instant coffee was synonymous with garbage. Burnt, but watery, odorless garbage. It’s only intended for extreme situations, such as camping, long-haul […]

Wine is a suitable drink for almost any occasion and/or setting—wedding, dive bar, couch—but in the summer, I especially enjoy drinking it outdoors and in […]

French press coffee is perhaps the simplest way to make coffee: you pour hot water over the coffee grounds, wait, and then pour out the […]

The Aperol spritz selfishly stole the spotlight this summer. With its fizzy refreshing bubbles, sunset hue and cute orange slices, I mean enough is enough […]

You don’t have to be an avid coffee drinker to make a bold, refreshing iced coffee concentrate at home. Of course, it can’t hurt if […]

For coffee lovers like me, a quality cup is always a good drink option. In the morning it’s the only choice. Winter tries to push […]

Once the temperature in New York City hits 70°F, cold brew coffee season will begin. It’s almost like an unofficial mid-spring festival, symbolizing the arrival […]

I may have cooled off in my Pop-Tart coverage lately, but that doesn’t mean the jam-filled breakfast pastry is going dormant. With the release of […]

For me, going out for bubble tea is a real summer treat. Not because I don’t want it in the winter, but because I don’t […]

One of the best things about having your own place is hosting parties . A great party—whether it’s a big party or a fancy dinner […]

Winter nights invite you into the warm embrace of a hot mug of something. If you’re cold enough, almost anything will do – hot chocolate, […]

Winter has officially wrapped itself in its icy embrace, but there are a few ways to make this frosty time of year more bearable. One […]

When temperatures drop and the weather turns dreary, few treats are as cozy as homemade hot chocolate. While the typical from-scratch method produces a delicious […]

The latest TikTok “hack” that has me questioning its reality is the “pickled” Diet Coke trend. (Get ready for a lot of quotation marks in […]

Traditional eggnog is essentially a drinkable custard made with raw eggs. It should be decadent, thick, spicy and boozy (if you like that sort of […]

I’m something of a veteran when it comes to coffee; I studied fussy brewing techniques and turned my nose up at the office coffee pot […]

We are now diving into the deep waters of the holiday season. While I love offering food ideas to make party planning easier, I think […]

I’m not a big Starbucks fan. Not because it’s a big corporation (or anything similarly noble), but because I live in Brooklyn and have become […]

Since TikTok and Oscar Mayer have convinced us that hot dogs are sensible beer straws (who even uses a beer straw?), I’d like to take […]

Non-dairy creamer and vegan milk are finally here. Baristas won’t bat an eyelid when you ask, and most grocery stores have a wide selection of […]

Ice has become an integral part of cocktail culture, but there are good reasons to go without it. You avoid over-diluting the drink, it’s more […]

Sangria is the perfect candidate for a simple summer wine cocktail. For those who love to sip on this session fruit alcoholic drink, nothing more […]

DST is a three-month period in New York where buying a whole melon costs the same price (and sometimes less) than buying a container of […]

Sweetened condensed milk has two main uses: Desserts and drinks . And while most dessert recipes call for an entire can of the stuff, smaller […]

Adding Coca-Cola to wine isn’t new — it’s common in Spain , and even Tom Hanks sips diet cocaine — but can adding soda make […]

It would be fair to say that the authors of Skillet are pickle-obsessed. We love pickles, olives, and the salty, sometimes spicy liquids they’re packaged […]

Cocktails have gone out of fashion with flaming garnishes and steaming caps, but you can still explore the world of fancy drinks at home without […]

Half the fun of buying a small drink at Starbucks is in the customization options. Their seemingly endless supply of flavored syrups allows you to […]

Sometimes the morning is too busy to cook or even chew. On these mornings (and sometimes afternoons) I make myself a protein shake. I make […]

Of all the substances that people use to enhance, change, suppress and avoid various aspects of our existence, caffeine is one of the most amazing. […]

A pitcher of lemonade can brighten up a sweltering summer party, but a one-man party deserves a refreshment just as much as a crowd. As […]

Summer is (almost) here, and many people are switching from hot coffee to an icy cold drink. But not me. I’ve been drinking iced coffee […]

The sun is out in full force, which means we’re about to see a splash of sprays – mostly Aperols. And while I’m not against […]

Early in the pandemic, when people were desperately looking for toilet paper, I complained about a much less important asset: SodaStream canisters. They became unobtainable, […]

Orgeat is something I only learned about in my 30s, when I could confidently afford to go to a trendy cocktail bar, and that confidence […]

For some reason, I have a Moon Pie branded tin full of old wine corks I’ve been collecting over the years. I don’t know why […]

When someone (Claire) mentioned #syruptok to me, I got excited. It’s maple season now and I’ve always wanted to harvest my own maple syrup . […]

Many West Coast residents know that citrus season is the season of fruit bounty, and while people from other regions may or may not have […]