Bourbon?

Cherry Crush

Red Red Wine

Think of summer wine and white and rosé come to mind. But in Milan this year, an unusual red wine, Anthos, has become popular. It is made from the brachetto grape of Piedmont, which is usually turned into a fairly sweet sparkling wine. More

A Summerful of Parties to Pour by the Pitcher

When I make sangria, it’s usually a hit-or-miss affair. I keep adding wine, brandy, fruit and soda to a pitcher until it tastes right. So it’s nice to have a recipe.

“101 Sangrias & Pitcher Drinks” by Kim Haasarud (John Wiley & Sons, $16.95) gives instructions for 43 of them, including a nonalcoholic one. ...

Right now is the best time to make the black cherry sangria to serve 6 or 7: a bottle of red wine, a cup of fresh orange juice, a cup of halved, pitted fresh cherries, 3/4 cup of black cherry syrup and 1/4 cup Grand Marnier. Mix in a pitcher or container, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Serve over ice with some sparkling water added if you like. More

A Drink in Search of a Frosty Mug

WHAT is it about root beer? More

Pst: They make root beer in Wisconsin! Who knew?

Marshmallow Roast

There was an exciting opportunity for roasting marshmallows last night, complete with flashing colored lights and everything just off the corner of 27th & Garfield. I peeked out the window but resisted going out with a camera. The house is boarded up this morning. Somebody thinks we need to move to Hawaii.