Cure-All Cocktails for Chicago Winters

Getting sick this winter isn’t inevitable. We may not be doctors, and these suggestions are based on personal experience only, but we’ve found that warm drinks and those with certain superfoods keep our bodies in prime condition. Get your buzz on with these flu-fighting cocktails available at local restaurants. Sometimes a stiff drink is just […]

3 Haunting Halloween Cocktails

There’s nothing scarier than a crappy cocktail. So if you’re hosting a Halloween bash, make sure that you aren’t guilty of that transgression. Here are a few that are a wee bit naughty but taste mighty nice: a margarita with just the right amount of pumpkin; a rum-based cocktail with a little sparkle; and a […]

Drink to the Red, White and Blue

Celebrating the Fourth of July? That’s a given. But if you’re really committed to your theme, you’ll need red, white and blue cocktails. Luckily, we’ve paired up with CÎROC Vodka  for these great cocktail recipes to set the mood. Mix up a few pitchers and you’re good to go. Now, all you need are the […]

Spring Cocktails in Chicago and the North Shore

As we all gradually thaw out, thoughts of refreshing and lively libations dance in our heads. Use this as a guide to those warmer weather drinks and let’s ring in some sunnier days collectively. We’ve had our fair share of the longest, snowiest winter in memory and deserve one of these cocktails right quick. In […]

Ladies’ Night Out: Restaurants for Fun and Frolic

Grab a group of girlfriends and head out to one of these fun spots for adult beverages, fun atmosphere and tasty eats. It’s Ladies’ Night! Live it up a little! Arlington Heights La Tasca, 25 W. Davis St., 847-398-2400 Tapas are always festive! The original small plates concept, and sangria to boot. Chicago Allium, 120 […]

Lemon Drop Martini Recipe

We’re done with the Cosmo and Appletini. At your next girls’ night in, serve Lemon Drops. They’re super easy to put together, and you don’t need any exotic ingredients. More importantly, they’re delicious! If any drink can stop the automatic, “I’ll have a glass of white wine,” the Lemon Drop is it. Lemon Drop Martini […]