Favorite Cocktail Recipes for Every Occasion

Looking for some fun and easy cocktail recipes? Here are a few of our favorites. Whether you prefer some sparkling wine, gin, tequila, bourbon, rum, or vodka, we have collected some great cocktail recipes to bring some cheer to a quiet evening for two or a big party.

On the third day of Christmas, sip The Ornamentini from Cibolo Moon at JW Marriott San Antonio in Texas

12 Days of Christmas Cocktails: Day 3 The Ornamentini

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 3, 2019

We are celebrating December and Christmas with 12 Days of Christmas cocktails. Be sure to follow along with my 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails on Wander. On t... Read More...

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Celebrate #Christmas with 12 Christmas #cocktails. Here are my picks of #holiday cocktails. On the second day of Christmas, sip a Cold Brew Martini from Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse in Scottsdale, AZ. Photo courtesy Riot Hospitality Group/Aaron Bowman

12 Days of Christmas Cocktails: Day 2 Cold Brew Martini

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 2, 2019

Continuing our celebration of Christmas with 12 Christmas cocktails. Be sure to follow along Be sure to check out all 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails on Wander. ... Read More...

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Holiday Wine Cocktail eBook Photo Credit California Wine Institute

12 Days of Christmas Cocktails: Day 1 Raspberry Port Sparkler

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 1, 2019

I adore the holiday season and I can't seem to get the 12 Days of Christmas out of my head. What better way to celebrate Christmas than with 12 Christmas cockta... Read More...

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Valencia Hotel Group Cools Down Summer with Poptails

Susan Lanier-GrahamMay 21, 2019

I had the privilege recently of spending some time with Valencia Hotel Group around Texas. I love the hospitality I received on my stays. They also have enough ... Read More...

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Time to Chill: Great Spring and Summer Cocktail Recipes

Susan Lanier-GrahamMay 6, 2019

Spring and summer are the ideal seasons for a cool cocktail. Whether you whip one of these up on your own—or head into a local eatery and order one—they are the... Read More...

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The Best Holiday Cocktails and Recipes

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 14, 2018

We all look for great cocktails during the holidays, whether it's for that office party, friends and family on Christmas Eve, or to celebrate the New Year. This... Read More...

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Blend Tipperary Whiskey Bumblebee Dahlia Cordial to create a great punch for serving up summer cocktails. Photo courtesy Tipperary Distilleries

Fun Summer Cocktails: Cool Down with Great Sips

Susan Lanier-GrahamMay 28, 2018

Nothing says summer better than a refreshing cocktail. From around the world or across the street, here are a few cocktails that you can make for yourself—or pl... Read More...

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Grand Prize cocktail "Garnet Horizon" from Solbar. Photo courtesy The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley

Winning Cocktail Recipes: More than $10,000 Raised to Aid Families in California

Susan Lanier-GrahamNovember 2, 2017

News Release - See Cocktail Recipes Below The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley and Charbay Distillery, with location host CIA at Copia, raised more than $10,... Read More...

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Favorite Fall Cocktails: Recipes for Fall Flavors

Susan Lanier-GrahamOctober 30, 2017

Fall is here, which means it's time for a creative take on fall cocktails. I asked around for some great sweater weather cocktails that you can order up in your... Read More...

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Ireland has a Cocktail Scene in its Blue Book Hotels

Barbara BarrielleDecember 21, 2016

Ireland is not really known for its craft cocktails. Really, it’s the land of Guiness, whiskey, sheep - and really good pubs. But, when Carlyle Fairfax Smith,... Read More...

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