BBQ-Worthy Cocktails

Mezcal Winner and BBQ-Worthy Cocktails I'm excited to share the winning mezcal recipe. It's a spectacular mix and I think you will like it just as much as I did, even if you are not a mezcal fanatic. This one's different and fun. Have a great rest of the week and enjoy your weekend. Cheers! Follow me: Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest | Instagram Colleen Graham Cocktails Expert

Mezcal Winner: Esmeralda Last month's mezcal contest was more than I expected and, after exploring the submissions, even I'm surprised by mezcal's versatility. The best example of this is the surprising Esmeralda from NYC's Edgar G. Juarez and it is a fantastic cocktail that includes gin, basil and cucumber. You will have to try it to believe it. Read the full results... READ NOW Share

10 Tall Drinks for This Weekend's BBQ Americans will be celebrating a three-day break and honoring our military veterans this weekend and there are many things that come along each Memorial Day. One of those is the barbecue and if firing up the grill is in your future, I have a few drinks that fit perfectly. Explore the collection... READ NOW Share

6 Ways to Juice Citrus Fruits for the Best Cocktails Maybe fresh lemonade or a sparkling Mimosa are on your weekend menu. The one thing you need is fresh juice and there are many options and tricks available for squeezing the most out of your citrus. Start juicing... READ NOW Share

May Contest Now Open: Shrubs! A couple of shrub drinks are officially in and I'm tempted to get an early start on the judging. There is still time left to get your shrub recipes in because the deadline is a little long on this round, so you have until the 31st to send me that email. Browse and share... READ NOW Share

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