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What Is a Mocktail? The Complete Guide to Zero-Proof Drinks

What Is a Mocktail? A mocktail is a crafted, non-alcoholic drink built with the same care, complexity, and presentation as a cocktail. The name combines "mock" and "cocktail," but there's nothing f...

Tailgate Food Ideas: 50 Recipes for Game Day (2026)

Tailgate Food Ideas and Recipes Game day starts in the parking lot. And the difference between a forgettable tailgate and one people talk about all season comes down to what you bring. This is eve...

Make Your own Bloody Mary Bar

  The Ultimate Test: How Well Can You Make Your Own Bloody Mary Bar? People want options. If you take the time to make your own bloody mary bar you give them just that.

Brunch Menu Ideas: 30 Recipes for the Perfect Home Brunch

Is it breakfast? Is it lunch? Who cares. Brunching, by default, is all about breaking the rules. Here is your ultimate guide to brunch, packed with all of the ideas you'll ever need. 

Holiday Drink Recipes: 15 Easy Cocktails and Mocktails for Hosting

Easy Holiday Drink Recipes   The holiday season isn't about being stuck behind the bar, it's about being present with the people who matter. The best holiday drink is the one that lets you stay...

Book Club Food Ideas: Snacks, Drinks, and Hosting Tips

Book Club Food Ideas:   Book clubs aren't what they used to be. Gone are the days of a few dusty paperbacks, a bottle of grocery-store Merlot, and crackers with cubed cheddar. Today's book clubs...

The Ultimate Guide to Dinner Party Themes: +20 Ideas to Make Your Next Gathering Unforgettable

Dinner Party Themes Dinner parties are experiencing a remarkable renaissance. Recent data shows that Pinterest and Instagram searches for dinner party dining rose 160% from 2024 to 2025, signaling ...

Hosting Drinks: Setup Guides and Cocktail Kits for Every Occasion

Hosting and Cocktail Kits Hosting drinks is different from making drinks. When you are making a single cocktail, precision matters. When you are hosting twelve people for brunch, logistics matter. ...

10 Bloody Mary Skewer Ideas for Brunch and Cocktail Parties

The Bloody Mary is the anchor of any brunch table. And if the drink is the anchor, the garnish is the party. Bloody Mary skewers turn a cocktail into an experience. They are edible, shareable, and ...

Bloody Mary Pitcher Recipe: How to Make Bloody Marys for a Crowd

A bloody mary pitcher recipe should be simple. Combine your seasoning, tomato juice, and citrus in a pitcher. Chill it. Let guests add their own vodka and garnishes. That's the format that works fo...