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Ready to learn all about wine, champagne, cocktails, and mixed drinks? We’ll toast to that! We’ve got your booze clues here, from the basics of bubbly, red wine, and white wine to our browse-worthy bank of cocktail recipes. First, read up on the must-haves you should snag to stock your bar, including what essentials to keep on hand and must-buy barware. We’ve test-driven all kinds of mixed drinks recipes, Bloody Mary mixes, inexpensive red wines, and top roses to bring you the best of the best (tough job, isn’t it?). Whether you’re looking for top-shelf only or want the best bargain buys, you’ll find advice that will help you pick the perfect pairing. You can learn all about whiskey, tequila, and more, plus find the cocktail recipe for mixing a perfect martini -- a must for any budding mixologist. If vino’s more your thing, study up on how to order, decant, and taste wine like a pro (plus the best inexpensive options). Ready to show off your bartending skills? Then it’s definitely time to invite over some friends! We’re here to help with cocktail party basics, including fun cocktail party themes and the how-to’s of hosting a wine-tasting party. Once you’ve mastered basic mixed drinks recipes, we have cocktails and mixed drinks for every season -- check out cocktail recipes for wintry eggnog martinis, autumn-inspired candy corn shooters, or summery spiked lemonade. Trust us, these cocktails are so good, they’ll make any hour a happy one. Bottoms up!

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In here, it's always cocktail hour! Learn all about red wine, white wine, even champagne and rose! We've got the basics on barware, tips for hosting a wine-tasting party, and find delicious wines under $15.

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