Premium Margarita Mix Taste Test

Are those gourmet mixes worth the price? (By Michele Foley and Roxanne Webber)

Rules for Margarita Greatness

The perfect margarita is much more than the sum of its parts. (By Michele Foley)

Cinco de Mayo, a.k.a. National Margarita Day

Eight ideas beyond the basic (perfect) margarita.

Summer 2008 Gift Guide

Please dads, grads, brides, and more. (By Michele Foley)

Nectar of the Tequila Gods

Agave nectar, long used as a sweetener, is now being put to use in its most natural setting: tails. (By Erin Behan)

Mixto Is for Losers

With flavors that vary widely from bright and citrusy to aged and smoky, tequila is fun to taste-test, to discover which you like best. But there are a few things you should know before you get started. (By Amy Keyishian)

Super Bowl for a Crowd

Tex-Mex-style game-day grub.

Alcohol Plus Vitamin C

Citrus gives winter tails a summery kick. (By Jordan Mackay)

The Cocktail's Golden Mean

A quest to master the art and science of mixology. (By Jordan Mackay)

The Basics: How to Make Grilled Fish Tacos

A margarita's best friend.

Glassware: The Long and Short of It

Glasses come in all shapes and sizes. (By Rob Chirico)

Key to the Liquor Cabinet

How to create the ultimate home bar. (By CHOW staff)

Build Your Own Burrito Bar

Bring your local taqueria home, dress it up, and throw it a party.

10 Organic Liquors

Make ecococktails at home. (By Roxanne Webber)

Frozen Summer Treats

These are worth running after the ice cream truck for. (By Aida Mollenkamp)