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Holiday Cocktails in LA

Top Lists 21 Dec 2014 Mar Yvette

Tis the season to be jolly and sometimes that calls for a drink. Whether you're ready to celebrate the holidays or simply want to relieve the stress of the holidaze, here are 12 delicious cocktail recipes to get you in the spirit. In the immortal words of Willy Wonka: "Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker!"

20 Fall Cocktails To Warm You Up

Top Lists 15 Oct 2011 Mar Yvette

Ah, fall. A season marked by crisp air, turning leaves, longer nights and lots of sweaters. That may be true for the rest of the country, but here in SoCal we’ll settle for the longer nights. Because even though it sucks when you’re stuck at work long after the sun has gone down, it also means there are more after-dark drinking hours. (Gotta look on the bright side!) From smoky sweet sensations to seasonally ripe concoctions, here are 20 fall cocktails ready to warm you up around Los Angeles and Orange County.

Strange Brew: 8 Beer Cocktails

Top Lists 17 Sep 2011 Mar Yvette

Lagers and stouts and ales, oh my! With the whole mixology craze reaching critical mass, it makes sense that the realm of cocktails has at once moved beyond and returned back to basics. Namely, with beer. For some, wine is too snobby and fruity cocktails are too girly. So it was only a matter of time before the humble brew got its own moment in the spotlight. Here are a few places to find beer cocktails in Los Angeles and beyond.