If your pitcher or punch bowl tastes “off,” this is probably why. The balance between being a good host and also having fun as a host is a tenuous one that relies on preparation and a certain ...

A pitcher full of large cubes of ice and cocktail sits on a wooden table - Vicentiu Marin / 500px/Getty Images Big-batch cocktails are perfect for hosting special holidays, significant events, or ...

TODAY culinary producer Katie Stilo stops by Studio 1A to share big-batch cocktail recipes that are sure to impress guests at your next summer gathering. Beverages including a blueberry lime margarita ...

Move over, Aperol, there’s a new spritz in town! The Campari spritz—bubbly, bitter, and very refreshing—is the perfect drink for a leisurely pre-dinner hang or happy hour with friends. This drink ...

Serving mixed drinks at a party can be tricky business. You can hire a bartender, but really, if you could afford to hire a bartender for a party, you'd probably live in a nicer place with more ...

Who’s ready for the glitz, the fun, and the boozing of holiday parties? Who’s not ready for the massive amounts of planning, preparation, and cleaning up that hosting a holiday party — and serving ...

One of the cardinal hosting rules is to always offer a beverage to guests. However, if you aim to be the sole person fixing and refilling drinks while hosting, you’ll never have time to do anything ...