You can make your own liquid sunshine! All you need is lemons, sugar, and vodka. You've enjoyed it after dinner, you've seen Danny DeVito make an ass of himself over it, and now you've got the recipe for making limoncello! Sure, you can buy it at any decent liquor store, but it's so easy to make, a homemade batch is totally worth the effort! First, wash and dry some lemons. The more you use, the......

Dale Cruse, who writes Bostonist's "Drinks Are on Us" and the site Drinks Are on Me, has been nominated in the 2008 American Wine Blog Awards' "Best Graphics" category. And we'd love it if you could take a few minutes to vote for his blog. Not only does Cruse's site look good, but you'll get invaluable advice on food, drink, and general connoisseurship. You can vote for several different wine blogs until 12:01 am......

The United Nations General Assembly declared March 22 World Water Day to call attention to the global issue of clean drinking water availability back in 1992. Since then, there have been hundreds of related events and activities the world over.In 2007, the Tap Project, a grassroots organization in New York City, launched to help raise awareness and money for the campaign. This year the program goes nationwide. Here's how it works: From March 16-22, participating......

You've always meant to start that wine tasting group, right? It's just about the last New Year's Resolution that we haven't broken. Well, now's the time. Introducing Third Thirsty Thursday. The concept is the spawn of the Interweb's wine darling Gary Vaynerchuk. "When you and the rest of your crew each bring a bottle, it's the best way to get started with wine," he said. Your first opportunity is next week Thursday, March 20. Continue......

Six bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1870. You can't afford them. On March 14, Skinner, in conjunction with Lower Falls Wine Co., presents an auction of fine wines in Boston. This is only the second fine wine auction in Boston. As an effort to earn a piece of the nearly $200 million annual wine auction market, Skinner and Lower Falls Wine Co. presented the first one back in 2007. The auction offers something for everyone.......

The days are getting longer. The nights are getting shorter. Layers of clothing are slowly coming off and you're getting thirsty. Luckily local wine whiz Chris Campbell (left) has a few wine suggestions to slake your thirst. First, German Riesling. Campbell says when enjoyed in the spring and summer, this varietal becomes not only enjoyable, but thought provoking. "Try a dry, light, Kabinett style," he said. "Its low alcohol and high acidity has my attention,"......

Like your beer with chocolate? We like beer IN our chocolate. With its natural chocolate notes, Guinness stout is the perfect fit for these chocolate cupcakes, lending them a light texture and rich flavor. And here's the icing on the cake: With their thick dollops of cream-cheese frosting, the cupcakes look like little frothy pints.Important: Make sure to follow the recipe in the order it's presented.Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes1 12 oz bottle Guinness stout1 1/2 sticks......

Gary Vaynerchuk has a message for Bay Staters: Rise up against your oppressors. He says it’s a “sad state of affairs” that the place that hosted the Boston Tea Party allows itself to fall victim to “archaic wine shipping laws.” Vaynerchuk, the 30-something host of the wildly popular Wine Library TV podcast – “the Internet’s most passionate wine program” – says that “a few special interest groups have shut things down” and not allowed wine......

Gordon's Fine Wine and Culinary Center is slated to host "Sip, Shop, and Support" at their Waltham store Feb. 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Gordon's' Marketing and Events Director Lindsay S. Cohen created the monthly charitable event with her friends Gail Schneider and Catherine Howe during her first few days on the job. "The ultimate ladies night out" features a free wine tasting as well......

Ed. Note: No wonder the Harvard Lampoon is honoring her. She brings her own beverages. Socialite Paris Hilton has posed naked in a new advertising campaign to launch her luxury sparkling wine in a can brand. The hotel heiress can be seen nude, covered in gold paint and crawling across a desert for the advertising campaign for her drink Rich Prosecco. The drink is described as: “The perfect ’starter drink’ for your night or a......

One of your favorite childhood treats is all grown up now. The classic Root Beer Float has taken a decidedly adult turn with the Beer Float. For best results, pair your favorite Stout or Porter with some creamy vanilla ice cream and you've got a delicious dessert that's you need to be at least 21 to enjoy! For wicked local flavor, try combining your favorite locally made brew like this Berkshire Brewing Company Drayman’s Porter......