Spirited Conversations: How to make an Afternoon Delight cocktail with fresh juice
The benefits of cold-press juices are many, and the flavors that fresh local fruits and vegetables bring to the table are unbeatable. Read more
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Spirited Conversations: Use umami to elevate cocktails
Here are a few ways to infuse your drinks with umami-rich goodness that will have your guests asking, “What is in this?” Read more
Spirited Conversations: Score a touchdown with your Super Bowl celebration
Get a jump on Super Bowl viewing plans by considering some tasty beveragessure to delight your guests and get the party started. Read more
Spirited Conversations: 3 drinks to make you Instagram famous
A trend quickly becoming a must on cocktail menus is adding “Instagram-worthy” flair to the common cocktail. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Help holiday guests create their own bar experience
It is a wonderful thing to host a holiday party for friends and family, but not so wonderful to be stuck behind a bar making cocktails all night. Read more
Spirited Conversations: Harry Yee’s famous Blue Hawaii allows for variation
You may see plenty of orange and black everywhere in October, but for a lot of bartenders, blue has been the color of the month — more specifically, the brilliant hue of the iconic Blue Hawaii cocktail. Read more
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Spirited Conversations: Use peppers to spice up cocktails
Red, yellow and green, shishito to poblano, the diverse pepper offers varied flavor profiles in myriad colors, textures and heat levels. Read more
Pink wines infuse and inspire vibrant cocktails
No matter where you look, rose wines are being thrown at us in all shapes, forms and price points, so that this modern-day icon can be an attainable luxury for all. Read more
Pinch of salt brightens, balances range of cocktails
Salt. A simple mineral essential to life, preservation and seasoning. Read more
Build a Better Bar: Whiskey
Whiskey has a rich history all over the world. This week, columnist Chandra Lucariello takes a look at the different types of brown spirit produced by distilleries in different regions. Read more
Build a Better Bar: Cognac and Cocktail Modifiers
Check out some of the basic spirits that should be stocked in a your home bar if you would like to have something for everyone when you entertain. Read more
Build a Better Bar: Base Spirits
If you find yourself staring blankly at the wall of spirit offerings at your favorite liquor store wondering, “What’s good?” wonder no longer. Read more
Build a Better Bar: Tools of the Trade
Local mixologist Chandra Lucariello takes a look at some of the more useful bar tools, including how to use them and where to get them. Read more
Start off 2018 right with ‘healthy’ cocktails
It may be a stretch to think of a cocktail as a health drink, but some newfangled ideas for healthy drinking can be used to add nutritional benefits to your aperitifs. Read more
Punch recipes make festive holiday cocktails
If you’re hosting a holiday party and looking for an easy way to meet the beverage needs of everyone — drinkers and not — a festive punch is a good solution, allowing your guests to serve themselves while still feeling treated to a crafted cocktail. Read more
Crack-seed cocktails conjure childhood memories
The unique smell of the crack-seed store brings back childhood memories. The sweet and salty taste of li hing mui can have local folk reminiscing about football tailgates, trips to the movies and treats from our grandparents. Read more
Fresh blueberries a tasty addition to cocktails
These cocktail ideas will use up some of the excess blueberries in your fridge and even preserve some of them so summer can last a little longer in your glass. Read more
Mangoes sweeten summer sippers
It’s that time of year again, when mangoes on trees seem to multiply within weeks and you find yourself being extra nice to the neighbors in the hopes that they will offer you some of their “excess.” Read more
Sugar cane from Kunia fields yields distinctive line of rum
The next time you find yourself in the area, do yourself a favor and get lost in the cane fields of Kunia. Read more
Smoke-infused libations add drama to Father’s Day
This month’s cocktails are for all of the hardworking dads out there. Read more
Fine tequila cocktails are in order for Cinco de Mayo
The fifth of May is right around the corner, and these simple recipes are guaranteed to get the party going. Read more
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