New Orleans is known for great music, strong cocktails and insanely rich cuisine. Bourbon street, whiskey drinks, candied pecans and everything in between. The Crescent City brings it all together, which is precisely why it’s my favorite place on Earth. When I can’t be in the Big Easy, I need to find a way to weave all these magical elements together in a fitting homage to glorious excess. The surest way to do this: quality booze.

Cinco De Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage. Here in America, we honor the proud history of our neighbors to the south the best way we know how: drinking really good tequila. For my tastes, there is no better homage to Jalisco than Dulce Vida.

Derby Day is almost upon us and while that means Mint Juleps for many of us, remember that there are still plenty of other classic Bourbon cocktails to enjoy. But before you can get to building your masterpiece, you need to sort out the foundation. One of my all-time favorite Kentucky whiskeys, both for sipping and mixing, remains Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey. From the color, to the finish, right down to the old-time packaging, it is a gem. Their green labeled Rye is also worthy of admiration. I’ve been sipping on them both for quite some time, but as of late I’ve decided to tinker with a few mixed concoctions. Allow me to share some of my favorites… The Kentucky Cutter Ideal for Derby Day, this Bluegrass beauty combines an ounce of Bulleit Bourbon, 1/2oz. of triple sec, 1/2oz. of lemon juice and 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters. Shake it all [...]

Baseball season is right around the corner. That means a few things: the unmistakable crack of pine, the scent of freshly-mowed grass, warmer weather, and–of course–another excuse to drink. And while our National Pastime has long been associated with sipping on ice cold beer, here are a couple of cocktail recipes inspired by the most-storied rivalry in professional sports: Red Sox vs. Yankees.

Today’s rocking recipe comes from the fine folks over at Breckenridge Distillery, the World’s Highest Distillery. Only fitting that they would give us Maryjane.

Today is National Margarita Day. I’m not sure exactly why it’s not an actual holiday nor why it lands in the dead of winter. But hey, that’s not going to stop you from celebrating. And while there are a million versions of the classic Mexican cocktail, here’s a South African variation that will knock your socks off…

Super Sunday is right around the corner and you’re way too classy to rely on cheap beer to get you through the big day. If you’re lucky enough to be rooting for the Ravens or the Niners, here are two drink recipes tailor-made for your sports allegiance.

In the Crescent City, Bourbon is king. They even named a street after it, for crying out loud. And even though most people associate New Orleans with booze, many may not realize that the country’s original cocktail was invented here–the one and only Sazerac.