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! 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...

easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! Wine + spices + fruit are the winning combo when it comes to summertime entertaining. Yep, I'm talking about sangria! When most people hear sangria, they just think of the iconic red wine version (delicious), but there are SO MANY other options. Sangria is ideal for summer because... 1. It's easy to make with what you have on-hand. These recipes will give you a starting point, but if you don't have an ingredient it won't make or break the end result. 2....