easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! Every mixologist, whether new or expert, has those days when they need a cocktail that's easy to make, with ingredients you always have on hand. Plus, less dishes! Enter two-ingredient drinks. Many of these are popular sippers I'm sure you've heard of, and for good reason! They're easy to make, easy to order and consistent in their flavors. Here are some of my favorites: gin & tonic The gin & tonic, or G&T, is an icon. This classic cocktail is one of...

easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! I've been there too. Standing in the liquor aisle, with one hand scrolling through cocktail recipes and the other juggling bottles, deliberating what to buy while mentally tallying up the cost of everything in my cart. Let’s be honest — building the perfect bar cart without breaking the bank can feel like a full-time job. The good news? I have something totally free to share with you that’ll make booze shopping way easier. My friend Leah at Gastronom...

easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! How do you feel about brandy? It has a tendency to get cast as a simple after-dinner drink or a source of holiday spirit, but it's so much more than that! Brandy offers a deep, sweet complexity that makes it perfect for mixing into cocktails in addition to sipping on its own. It comes from fermented fruit juice — yep, just like wine — so the flavors can vary widely. Pears, plums and grapes are commonly used to create different varieties. My advice is...