Daily Bite: Focus on the party and not making drinks with our cocktail pitcher recipes. Click here to get all five!
Daily Bite Sip: Bloody Good Bloody Marys!
Click here for The Original Bloody Mary recipe + 4 of our favorite variations!
TGIF! Time to relax with a cocktail!
CHILE-CUCUMBER MARGARITA WITH HIBISCUS SALT
Sometimes a main ingredient will inspire an entire recipe, while other times, all it takes is a single garnish to spark some inspiration. In this case, it was a gifted tin of Hibiscus-infused salt from Associate Food Editor, Ariana Phillips, that moved me to get my “mixologist” on.
Say cheers with our Gin and Honey, a specially customized sparkling sip perfect for the month of April!
Daily Bite Sip: TGIF! Forgo your normal daily bite for our daily sip! Egg whites aren’t just for breakfast! Bartenders shake them into drinks to create body, a velvety mouthfeel and a frothy head. Don’t believe us? Try it out with our Clover Club cocktail. Cheers!
Whenever you’re not sure what to drink, look over this this handy infographic via visual.ly for creative inspiration.
Cheers!
Happy Margarita Day!
Beers That Taste like Food! Yum-o!
Beer Break: Put Away Your Cell Phone
It’s not surprising that the most stimulating and memorable conversations usually happen in person and oftentimes over great food and drink. So why then, do we communicate with our friends primarily via social media?
In honor of National Lager Day – and the start of National Lager Week – put away your ever-present mobile device and take some time to sip on a cold brew and establish a non-digital connection with friends and family.
Our suggestion? Cozy up with our Lazy Jerky Turkey Chili - Psst, it’s made with lager! -and pair it with a pint. This is one holiday week we’re looking forward to celebrating!
RAISE A GLASS TO ELECTION DAY!
Facebook statuses and Twitter feeds are sure to exceed capacity as election results unfurl tonight. So why not take a break from your electronic devices (just this once!) and embrace the political hullabaloo—USA style—at your local bar. Here are 5 New York City bars serving up patriotic drinks in bipartisan options. We’ll drink to that!
· Legal-aged voters can enjoy “Rum-ney” shots at SideBAR or “Barack O-Bombs” at the Village Pourhouse, both $5. Still undecided? Why not try both, just to be safe!
· Looking for “Another 4 Years?” Indulge in the whiskey, blueberry, lemon and lime concoction over at Carmine’s in Midtown. Or if you prefer “The New Guy in Town,” sample that Absolut Cherrykran, cranberry and lemonade-laden beverage.
· Vodka fan? Head to the Library Bar at the Hudson Hotel for “The Donkey,” while bourbon-lovers should sip on the “Mint Romney.” But hey, don’t be afraid to switch sides—this is all in the name of flavor!
· Had a stressful day at the polls? Consider the “USA Martini” at the 40/40 Club. The indulgent mix of Godiva white chocolate liqueur, grenadine, blueberry vodka, vanilla vodka, and blue Curacao will give you a sugar high no matter who wins.
—Colleen Thornhill, Food Editorial Intern
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