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It is with a heavy heart that I announce this will be my last submission to “Crave.” Read more
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Spirited Conversations: Drinks in a jiffy for New Year’s Eve
A large party isn’t a good idea this New Year’s Eve, but no matter how small your circle of celebrants, you can still spread cheer and be merry! Read more
Column: Have a toast to go with your Thanksgiving turkey
Thanksgiving is upon us and as it may be a smaller affair than usual, we’ll have more time to craft some tasty cocktails to pair with our feast! Read more
Spirited Conversations: Face your fears with Halloween cocktails
Think of these drinks as liquid therapy to help you meet your fears head on. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Honey helps sweeten cocktails while supporting local
Instead of refined or processed sugar try honey, which is rich in antioxidants and linked to reducing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and some types of cancer. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Cocktails to combat stressful situations
As each new announcement about COVID-19 is released, we can’t help but feel the stress, and the uncertainty that comes with it increases from the inside out. Read more
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Spirited Conversations: Hawaii surf breaks inspire summer-style cocktails
The featured cocktails this month are inspired by two surf breaks, very different in style and with unique personalities. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Cocktails to brighten up a barbecue
Here are drinkoptions to tie in with your BBQ style of choice, to make it the party of the summer! Read more
Spirited Conversations: Cool breeze or fiery heat
For those of you who are beginning to feel like everyday is Groundhog Day, here are a couple of cocktails to shake up your daily routine and enjoy during your very own happy hour. Read more
Spirited Conversations: A toast to Earth
Today is Earth Day, and with all that is going on in the world, it seems only appropriate to pay homage to this place that we call home. Read more
Spirited Coversations: Drinks that pop
Check out these new, exciting cocktail options popping up around us, at places we can visit once we get the all-clear. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Create ‘Frozen’ mocktail magic in a glass
If you have children between ages 2 and 8, chances are you can attest to the “Frozen” craze. Thus came the inspiration for these drinks, mocktails based on “Frozen II,” Read more
Spirited Conversations: To your health
With life so busy, it’s easy to be distracted, losing track of what is best for our bodies. It can be difficult to find that balance of making healthy choices and still having fun, so why not marry the two? Read more
Spirited Conversations: Toast to good luck in 2020 with these 4 cocktails
Each culture has its own unique practices believed to bring luck and prosperity in the upcoming year — and provide inspiration for delicious cocktails. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Sangria makes a splash
Holiday season has snuck up on us and the time to entertain is now! Sangria is one of those “oldie but goodie” concepts that comes in handy when having guests over to the house. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Hawai’i Food & Wine Fest features cocktail magic
From its humble beginnings with just a handful of events and only four mixologists, the Hawai’i Food & Wine Festival has grown and improved year after year when it comes to cocktail-related offerings. Read more
Spirited Conversations: World’s Best Mai Tai Contest proves versatility of drink
The Don the Beachcomber Mai Tai Festival, founded in 2008 in Kona, isnow recognized on a national level, with the largest cash prize for any U.S. cocktail contest. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Spiked slushies perfect for summer sipping
What better way to celebrate summer than to stay cool with an icy, frozen beverage? Read more
Spirited Conversations: Add a shot of CBD to your cocktails
CBD is quickly becoming the food fad of the year. Even top cocktail bars and coffee shops have used CBD. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Think (and drink!) local with these 4 cocktails
Everywhere we look are signs of people striving to be more local-centric, so it’s only natural to want to explore this theme with the spirits in our glasses. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these festive cocktails
Here are a few ideas to spruce up your cocktail offerings for the festive occasion of Cinco de Mayo. Read more
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