Entries tagged with 'drinks'
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I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but when I crave something sweet, it's usually for something that comes in liquid form. Dr. Pepper—which incidentally is the oldest commercial soft drink, created in 1885, a full year before Coca-Cola was introduced—usually does the trick, with its fruity-cola-medicinal flavor. But when I can get my hands on it,
Cheerwine, the cherry-flavored pop from North Carolina with a cult-like following, blows the good Doctor right out of the water.
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Sweet beverage drinkers can be divided into two camps: those like
bubble tea and those who don't. Fans relish a sweet slurp mixed with mildly flavored chewy orbs; detractors regard the innocent pearls as nuclear caviar that should never cross human lips. If you're in the second camp, maybe we can still be friends, but I've got nothing for you this week. If, on the other hand, you like your beverages on the chewy side, basil seed is just for you.
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Vampire Weekend is one of my favorite bands, partly because they have a song called Horchata. You got to give them props for stringing together a rhyme like horchata and balaclava. The creamy almond-based drink is soothing, sweet, and "milky" yet dairy-free. It's a perfect foil to any chili pepper laden dish.
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The world of specialty tumblers seems to be growing exponentially, so how do you discern between the junk and the golden nuggets? We've already identified a great coffee option in the form of a
portable press tumbler, but this
tea infuser version by Aladdin ($18.99 at
shopaladdin-pmi.com) offers a more gently caffeinated morning jolt.
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Each day this week we're rounding up our favorite no-to-minimal-labor recipes for your Labor Day festivities this weekend. So far we've shared
appetizers,
salads, and
grilling recipes. Today it's time to glug it all down with something refreshing! Both boozy and virgin options included.
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Many whisky lovers keep different bottles on hand for different reasons—a whisky to be brought out for celebrations, another for close friends (and another for remote acquaintances), and one for everyday drinking. What are some of your favorites for each of these categories?
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In today's
Washington Post, drinks writer Jason Wilson takes aim at that longtime staple of the American bar, Canadian whisky. Criticized by whisky aficionados as characterless and bland, Canadian whisky has many problems of its own making—though there are several brands that are worth checking out.
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A cheat sheet of wine suggestions, based on your other beverages of choice. If you like your coffee dark and strong, you might also like an equally robust Shiraz or Malbec. And if you're into Coronas, pour yourself a glass of the light, not-too-sweet Torrontes.
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Bellinis are fun to say, easy to prepare, and gorgeous to serve. Best for daytime sipping and hot weather,
a Bellini bar is the perfect way to let your guests customize their drinks while you save some cash. Here's how to set up your own, with recipes for white peach, strawberry, and raspberry purées.
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When I hear the word "smoothie," I still think of health food or some new diet fad. I do not immediately associate smoothies with fast-food, so McDonald's latest foray into the smoothie market surprised me. Lately, McDonald's has been introducing new beverages left and right—first the
iced coffee, then the Mocha frappe. How do the Strawberry Banana and Wild Berry smoothies measure up?
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