September 30 is Mulled Cider day and you can celebrate this comforting drink by making it at home! Ingredients 2 quarts of apple cider 2 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole allspice berries 1/4 cup of brown sugar 3-4 slices of orange peels Directions Pour two quarts (half gallon) of cider into a large...
Mint julep is a cocktail comprised of four main ingredients – bourbon, sugar, water and mint. This cocktail is most commonly known as the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, which took place earlier this month. The mint is lightly smashed and bruised to release it’s distinct and refreshing flavor. Here’s a recipe for mint...
LaCroix has put together a variety pack just for the holidays. This pack features Tangerine, Berry, and Cran-Raspberry flavors and comes conveniently shrink wrapped. This 24 can variety pack can be found at select Mariano’s and Fresh Thyme locations across Illinois and retails for $7.50. The LaCroix Holiday Variety pack is a nice simple gift...
Looking for a fancy way to use up those candy canes during the holidays? Here’s a simple beverage recipe featuring peanut butter and candy canes that will keep you warm and cozy this winter. It’s a Spicy Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. It uses Peanut Butter & Co “The Heat is On!” peanut butter, which is...
Pure Leaf has teamed up with celebrity chef Gail Simmons and entertaining expert Camille Styles, author of Camille Styles Entertaining: Inspired Gatherings and Effortless Style to share simple cooking and entertaining ideas. Gail created some exclusive recipes that are both seasonal and simple to make and will impress your guests. Here’s a recipe for a...
The Winter Olympic Games are approaching and Moran’s Chelsea has put together a special cocktail just for the occasion that they’re excited to share. The drink is a Bourbon-spiked ginger tea, which they have conveniently named The Gold Torch. You can find it at their restaurant beginning February 7th. The Gold Torch Ingredients: 4 oz....
I enjoy drinking coffee very much, but sometimes a caffeine-free alternative is nice too. I’m not simply referring to decaf coffee or a cup of tea. I came across Teeccino. It’s herbal coffee with the flavor profile of coffee but naturally caffeine-free, non-acidic and gentle on the stomach. It’s made with roasted organic carob, barley,...
This summer Lipton Teas partnered with NY-based Mulberry Project mixologist Scott Fitzgerald to create refreshing summer cocktails using various Lipton Tea products as a base. LookyTasty.com asks Scott Fitzgerald a few questions about the world of mixology and what he likes to drink this summer. What does mixology mean to you? Mixology is the continued...
The video recipes and links are still here, but the giveaway has ended! Thanks for participating. The winner will be contacted shortly. Enjoy! — June is National Iced Tea Month. To celebrate, Lipton Teas has partnered with NY-based Mulberry Project mixologist Scott Fitzgerald to put together some iced tea cocktail (and mocktail) recipes that’s perfect...
The Aviary in Chicago serves a celery cocktail as part of its $45 prix-fixe menu and here’s the restaurant’s recipe for the cocktail, as told to RedEye Chicago: Ingredients 2 ounces of honeydew juice 1 ounce green chartreuse 1 1/2 ounces riesling 1/2 ounce simple syrup 1/2 ounce lime juice muddled celery celery bitters Directions Shake...