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Gin and Tonic Garnishes: How to Match the Garnish to the Drink

Stop defaulting to a lime wedge. How to match a gin and tonic garnish to the gin's botanicals and the tonic, plus the alcohol-free version.

Spritz Garnishes: How to Finish an Aperol Spritz and Every Other Spritz

How to garnish a spritz, the right way. The orange slice question settled, a garnish for every spritz, and how to finish the alcohol-free version too.

Champagne and Sparkling Wine Garnishes That Actually Work

The champagne garnishes that actually work, matched to the wine, plus the one rule that keeps your bubbles alive and a make-ahead garnish bar for a toast.

Shower Mocktails: Drinks for Baby and Bridal Showers Everyone Can Enjoy

Mocktails for baby and bridal showers that taste like real drinks. A signature mocktail, a self-serve bar, and an alcohol-optional plan that includes everyone.

Aperitivo Hour at Home: How to Do It Right

Aperitivo hour is the Italian art of a light drink and a small bite before dinner. Here is what it is, what to serve, and how to do it at home, alcohol optional.

How to Host a Mahjong Night: Snacks, Drinks, and Setup

Hosting a mahjong night? Here is the setup, the snacks that won't gunk up your tiles, and self-serve drinks that keep the game moving.

Game Night Snacks and Drinks: A Host's Guide to Feeding a Table

The best game night snacks and drinks, built around one rule: nothing messy, nothing that needs two hands. Easy spreads and self-serve drinks for the table.

Summer Mocktails: 10 Refreshing Drinks That Aren't Just Sugar

Ten summer mocktails built on real citrus and botanicals instead of sugar. Refreshing, low in sugar, and easy to batch for a crowd.

Brunch Cocktails: 9 Easy Drinks for a Crowd (Booze Optional)

Nine easy brunch cocktails built for a crowd, each with an alcohol-free version from the same setup. Bloody Marys, mimosas, spritzes, and more.

How to Set Up a Mimosa Bar (With the Quantities Nobody Tells You)

A mimosa bar done right, with exact quantities per guest, the best juices, and a make-ahead plan. Plus how to serve the non-drinkers without a second setup.