Most Intriguing Cocktails Tasted at Tales of the Cocktail
August 28, 2024 :: Imbibers who power through six days of Tales of the Cocktail know it’s a marathon not a sprint. The 22nd...
How to Serve Grasshoppers, Palm Royale Style
August 15, 2024 :: How to serve Palm Royale style Grasshoppers at your next party
Little Red Corvette: This mezcal hibiscus cocktail rocks
June 11, 2023 :: Mezcal hibiscus cocktail from Péche that rocks
Delta Gem: The Queen of Mississippi Cocktails
May 7, 2024 :: Ah, the alluring and formidable cocktail known as the Delta Gem. A wildly popular signature offering at Giardina’s Restaurant, the...
So Jazzed for The Davenportini
March 24, 2023 :: The refreshing New Orleans Courtyard Classic that transcends cocktail trends
Punch List: 4 Mocktails for Cutting Back on the Booze + Recipes
February 24, 2024 :: Nola Mocktails may sound like an oymoron but bartenders are creating no-booze options that don't sacrifice flavor.
Easy Tiki: The Royal Hawaiian
June 21, 2023 :: he namesake of a Waikiki Beach resort in the 1950s, the Royal Hawaiian is a tropical cocktail classic with gin...
Brambling Man
March 24, 2022 :: The Bramble, essentially a gin sour with a crème de mûre float, is a modern classic. As the weather warms and...
Amaro Milk Punch
August 24, 2022 :: Gianna's Italian take on the beloved brunch cocktail
Homemade Cinnamon Whiskey
December 13, 2022 :: There’s no denying the wintertime appeal of cinnamon whiskey. While the rocket-fuel burn is part of the allure to slinging...
Blue Dog Mezcal Margarita Gelatin Shots
August 17, 2023 :: Get the party started with this party trick
The French Quarter’s iconic Frozen Bourbon Milk Punch
October 7, 2022 :: The blended boozy concoction in the French Quarter worth every gram of sugar.
Boozy Bourbon Hot Cocoa
November 22, 2022 :: Winter cocktail season is fleeting but what a wondrous window of time for warming hands together over stronger, darker spirits....
Disco Cosmos: Serve these festive party dranks
November 18, 2021 :: Too much party-planning panic, not enough disco? Make deconstructed Cosmos that you build over ice! Not a martini glass in...
Bar Marilou’s velvety variation on the Espresso Martini
March 9, 2024 :: Like those lustworthy fringed tiger barstools, the La Luz Espresso is downright sexy. Me-ow.
How to make a Proper Whiskey Sour
October 15, 2021 :: Why we love shaking this classic at home and how to make it your own.
Saba’s crushable riff on the Italian Spritz
September 9, 2021 :: Big flavors from housemate lavender-infused gin and Italicus balanced by dryness with the Cava, and a touch of saltiness from the olives.
Frozen Palomas with Paloma Pops
April 15, 2021 :: Palomas are the lesser-known cousin of the Margarita and taste fantastic. You find them in many variations across the Southwest:...
Shake up some Mexican Firing Squads!
March 7, 2021 :: It’s a very simple shake of four ingredients: tequila, lime juice, bitters and grenadine.
How to make the perfect Tommy’s Margarita (aka Skinny Margarita)
February 21, 2021 :: The way you've been ordering a margarita ("Skinny, please") is actually a modern classic cocktail.
And Just Like That…We’re drinking Cosmos again
February 9, 2021 :: We didn't have Netflix or smart phones in the '90s and cranberry "martinis" made us pretty happy.
Make a mean Espresso Martini!
February 17, 2021 :: The sexy supermodel backstory of the espresso martini with 3 recipes
The Jungle Bird: a curious Tiki classic
August 10, 2020 :: It's boozy and muscular. You either love Jungle Birds or you hate them.
Sazerac Cocktail Week
June 20, 2021 :: Created in the 1800s on Royal Street at the Sazerac Coffee House, the Sazerac is the Official Cocktail of New Orleans.
Frozen Mimosas for the weekend win
July 24, 2020 :: The only thing better than OJ + bubbles is its amazing make-at-home frozen twin!
Snow Day Drinks: 5 Classic Cocktails
February 15, 2021 :: 5 easy-to-make classic cocktails to sip while stuck at home
DIY Old Fashioneds on the Bar Cart
September 15, 2020 :: How to chic up cocktail hour and impress your bourbon friends
Rosé Sangria That’s Just Peachy
February 12, 2021 :: Rosé sangria that’s a real peach of a cocktail! Sangria is always a good idea when contemplating a pitcher cocktail...
Essential Big Batch Bloody Marys
September 12, 2019 :: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for serving Bloodys for brunch
A French 75-inspired pink Negroni
April 23, 2019 :: An approachable negroni topped with bubbles!
Making a modern-day Brown Derby
September 24, 2019 :: Why the bourbon, grapefruit and honey combo is the bomb
Design and assemble an amazing cheese display!
June 13, 2018 :: How to assemble a next-level cheese board
Get sauced, get glowing!
November 19, 2019 :: Scratch-made marinara makes any home-cooked pasta dish or pizza that much better—minus the added sugar.
6 floral cocktail garnishes in the garden
April 12, 2019 :: Step up your garnish game and liven up your libations with pretty blooms, buds and petals floating in home-created cocktails....
Ridiculous Rosemary Sausage Balls
December 3, 2019 :: If the lowly sausage ball is the life of any party, these will steal the show!
Why we’re obsessed with pastured eggs
May 12, 2019 :: I may have discovered a few drops of the proverbial fountain of youth.
Is popcorn a healthy snack?
June 19, 2019 :: The answers may surprise you...
3 brunch spots we love based on your hangover level
June 20, 2019 :: Weekends in New Orleans are not for the faint of heart—or the weak of stomachs. Stay tough and power through it like a local with these pro tips and picks.
GRL PWR snack mix
March 12, 2019 :: his simple snack mix is a potent, antioxidant-rich snack loaded with skin-loving nuts and seeds sweetened with dark chocolate and...
6 houseplants that remove toxins (We believe!)
May 13, 2019 :: Studies have shown that the air in our homes can contain traces of formaldehyde, benzene and xylene.
beauty + booze: Blueberry Hibiscus Mojito
May 1, 2019 :: Why we crowned this poolside drink the Queen of Summer
Shortcut hummus: Party prep like a rock star chef
July 21, 2019 :: Alon Shaya's shortcut hummus for parties
Drink chic: 4 Happy Hour hot spots in the French Quarter
June 20, 2019 :: 4 of our favorite Vieux Carré afternoon spots that won't break the bank.
I Like Your Style: Q&A with jewelry designer Taylor Wilkinson
December 29, 2019 :: Typically a vision in all black, she can rock the single earring look like nobody’s business. Actually, it is her...
DIY Matcha Avocado Honey Mask
January 8, 2020 :: Make your own Matcha Avocado Honey mask that nourishes and protects the skin. When avocados in the kitchen are on...
The Beauty + Booze Cocktail Collection
February 10, 2019 :: Champagne is medicine. Just as we wholeheartedly believe that food is medicine, so too is the social hour. The time...
The Spotted Pig’s Mulled Wine
December 8, 2020 :: When the temperature drops, a festive and fragrant stovetop batch drink is just the thing.
The VIP party dip
May 11, 2019 :: Beet hummus is the hot pink lamé statement piece shimmering from the food table who's ready to party
Why the bar cabinet is the new bar cart
August 13, 2019 :: The bar cabinet is the trending statement furniture piece that can elevate an overall decor while serving a purpose. The...
Pêche marches to the beat of its own drum
January 15, 2021 :: Why Pêche is always a good idea and the stand out dish that's always curiously changing.
Germaine’s 90/10 lifestyle
January 10, 2019 :: Life lessons in enjoying eating and drinking from Milk Punch Media's own certified health coach