Filthy Martini

The dirty martini becomes filthy by replacing the olive and its juice with a caperberry and brine.

Asian Iced Tea

A Japanese slant on the classic refresher.

Kiwi Soda

A refreshing spring-green sparkler.

Grasshopper

A green and creamy concoction.

Tequila Mockingbird

Tequila, crème de menthe, and lime.

Apple Ice

Great with Chef Traci Des Jardin’s Apple Tarts.

Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule is a vodka-based tail with the unusual addition of ginger beer.

Environmentally Friendly Picnic Supplies

Enjoy the outdoors without trashing it.

Sazerac

She has a weakness for Sazerac Slings; give her even the fruit and she swings.

Martini

There is a modern quest: the search for the "perfect martini."

Continental

A refreshing mixture of light rum, fresh lime, and minty crème de menthe.

Local Fizz

Go locavore with soda pop.

Absinthe Will Get You in Trouble

Absinthe has a pretty elaborate set-up, which is part of the fun. The fact that real absinthe is illegal is beside the point.

Stain-Free Partying

Is it OK for hosts to ban red wine from pale furnishings?

Something More Than Crappy Pilsner

While there is no brand of American pilsner distributed nationally, several excellent examples have popped up on the micro and regional levels.