• Drinks

    Basic, Elegant Booze: Red Wine Sangria

    by  • August 21, 2011 • Cocktails, Entertaining • 0 Comments

    Sangria (by TheCulinaryGeek, flickr)

    When you’re having friends over for drinks or dinner, when you’re planning on bringing alcohol to a party, or when you’re making Spanish food, one of the most basic yet elegant drinks to serve is sangria. It’s a classic party favorite. And I’m not talking about watered down, translucent red sangria (ahem, a la...

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    Quick And Cold: Iced Coffee

    by  • July 27, 2011 • Breakfast, Drinks • 0 Comments

    Iced coffee (by preetamrai, flickr

    This morning, on this hot summer day, I needed an ice cold pick-me-up. So I Googled iced coffee recipes and was surprised to see all the trouble people go through just for a glass of the caffeinated treat. People crush their own whole beans, strain them through a warm brew, and let the mixture...

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    The Ambitious Cocktail: Cucumber Lime Martini

    by  • March 11, 2011 • Cocktails • 3 Comments

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    I feel compelled to be upfront that there’s good news and bad news regarding this drink recipe. First, the bad news: It takes longer than just a few minutes and requires more effort than just a few squirts of citrus. The good news: It’s meant to be mass-produced. More good news? This cocktail, adapted...

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