With its early ingredient list of cocaine and caffeine, in some ways, Coca-Cola was one of the original energy drinks. But more recently, as the energy drink market has continued to grow, Coke has generally stuck with its straightforward and relatively small caffeine kick. But that appears set to change: The biggest name in soda is reportedly set to release […]

At this point, Leonardo DiCaprio’s reputation as a great actor is almost secondary to his reputation as a great actor who has never won an Oscar. His most recent snub even inspired an entire Internet meme. Why the public feels so bad that a handsome, rich, acclaimed actor who continues to get amazing roles in Hollywood (not to mention canoodle with […]

This is it, the year you finally set aside your skepticism, throw caution to the wind and go on that juice cleanse your hipster friend won’t shut up about! Or at least that’s what you can tell him. Actually, that little voice inside your head telling you that cleanses are a bunch of bunk may be worth listening to. As […]

Google “make-ahead smoothie” and you’ll find plenty of tips and tricks for whipping them up. There’s the pre-freeze method: you first freeze a bunch of pre-portioned stuff in a bag, then pull it out, add liquid, and pray your blender’s blade can tackle it all. Then there’s the post-freeze method: you blend first then transfer your smoothie into a plastic […]

The dead of winter might not be prime time for berries or peaches, or any number of fruits we love to make fresh cocktails. But thankfully, it’s citrus season—a beacon of tart, juicy hope in the darkness of February. And while citrus plays a vital role in cocktails all the year round, this time of year we’re awfully enamored with blood […]

Active Time: 5 MINTotal Time9 HR 5 MIN Yield: Serves : 6 Dave Arnold and Don Lee, the cocktail masterminds behind Existing Conditions in Greenwich Village, like their Manhattans between 21.2 and 28.4 degrees Fahrenheit. But you can’t get to that specific level of frostiness by stirring liquor with ice: Your cocktail would be far too watery before it dipped […]

Hard cider is definitely having a comeback, and we’re here for it—especially if it’s pink! Cider has always been a popular alcoholic beverage, especially as an alternative to beer for the gluten-sensitive. But this summer’s take on it, rosé cider, has millennial-pink enthusiasts running to their local liquor store. Lucky for those on a budget, Trader Joe’s has released their […]

It’s hard to describe the taste of shiso, the fragrant and addictive herb you might have seen decorating a sushi platter, or elsewhere in Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisines. As distinctive in appearance (flat leaves with jagged edges) as it is in flavor, its unmistakable character makes it a perfect candidate for cocktails—whether complementing the herbaceous qualities of gin, […]

Active Time: N/ATotal TimeN/A Yield: Serves : Makes 1 Cocktail Julia Child wasn’t the only recipe writer in her household. Paul child delighted in inventing cocktail recipes, which he prepared for Julia and for the couple’s lucky guests. Named for the gemstone, this cocktail by Paul Child gets its ruby color from beet juice. Use fresh or bottled beet juice, […]

Glenfiddich unveiled the latest whisky in its experimental series Monday, a peated version finished in sweet rum casks. Called Fire & Cane, the whisky is actually a blend of two different whiskies: a smoky, peated whisky paired with a non-peated whisky matured in bourbon casks. After aging, the two whiskies are blended together and finished for three months in rum […]