Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The purpose behind a cocktail is often the simple desire for a tasty drink to mark a special occasion, celebrate time with friends ...

Sue Chan, whose creative marketing and event company in New York produced the party, says one of the format’s appeals is that ...

The spritz originated in 19th century Italy. But it has evolved in recent years from Italian aperitif to global cocktail. This wine-based cocktail in its modern form consists of prosecco, digestive ...

Consider, if you will, a cocktail that, rather than satiating the palate and leaving its drinker a trifle tipsy, actually encourages an appetite for more food and drink. Certainly, that’s something ...

In her upcoming book, Apéritif: Cocktail Hour the French Way, food writer and Paris transplant Rebekah Peppler thoroughly convinces us that we need more Lillet Tonics in our lives. Alison Spiegel has ...

We asked One Midtown Kitchen’s beverage director and aperitif fan-girl, Melissa Davis, to explain these palate-pleasers and why you should be drinking them. “In countries like France, Italy and Spain, ...

It's 6 p.m., dinner is simmering on the stove, and you're salivating. You're looking for something to wet your whistle while you munch on hors d'oeuvres (which, most nights, might just be a fancy name ...

It started at night—as most stories involving shots do. I was having friends over for a drink before going out, and everyone was running late. Without time for a full glass of wine, I shook up a quick ...

This wine-based cocktail in its modern form consists of prosecco, digestive bitters and soda water. The prosecco adds fizz to a drink that had traditionally been made with nonsparkling white wine.

The spritz originated in 19th century Italy. But it has evolved in recent years from Italian aperitif to global cocktail. This wine-based cocktail in its modern form consists of prosecco, digestive ...