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The Secret to a Tastier Cocktail Party
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Three different ways—from easiest to hardest—to reinvent your appetizer game.
Kids Try 100 Years of Party Snacks
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Kids try 100 years of party snacks. In this episode, the kids will taste a smorgasbord of party favorites like clams casino, canape with foie gras, baked bean quickies, bacon-wrapped chicken livers, cocktail franks, onion dip, cheese fondue, deviled eggs, Cool Ranch Doritos, Jell-O Pudding Pops, California Raisins, Bagel Bites, Tostitos Scoops, artichoke dip, hummus with pita chips, and more.
Even a Dinner Party Needs a Pre-Game
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Scenario: You're having a dinner party and your guests show up starving. Or let's say you're running a little bit behind on the main entree. Contributing Editor Alison Roman suggests a simple Green Goddess dip with crudités and a punchy-but-not-too-boozy cocktail (served as concentrate so you don't have to play bartender) to keep your guests busy. Get the recipes: http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/green-goddess-whipped-feta-dip http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/pineapple-and-mezcal-tonic%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="AdWrapper-efOWgS ddFpqJ SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv fXwjGk ad ad--read-more">
Bartender Mixes 5 Levels of Whiskey Cocktails
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Tim Sweeney, Head Bartender of Pebble Bar at Rockefeller Center in New York, demonstrates how to mix five whiskey cocktails of increasing complexity.

Read More: Our 23 Best Whiskey Cocktails
5 Quick Snacks To Make For Your Next Party
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You have company arriving soon but dinner won't be ready for at least an hour—now what? Kendra Vaculin has you covered, straight from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. Watch as she prepares 5 quick and easy snacks for your guests to nosh on during your next party.
5 Pro Chefs Make Their Go-To Cocktails
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Join Brad Leone, DeVonn Francis, Melissa Miranda, Zaynab Issa, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each mix up their go-to cocktails (and mocktails!) From a salty and refreshing grapefruit libation to smoky mezcal "ranch water," one of these cocktails is sure to make your regular pool party rotation.

See Zaynab's full Honey-Berry-Kombucha Spritzer recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/honey-berry-kombucha-spritzer-recipe%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EGet Kendra's full recipe for her Salty Grapefruit Refresher: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/salty-grapefruit-refresher-recipe%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-5cf69807b5ba4e771bd3d585">
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Charred Jalapeño & Roasted Garlic
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Layers of ricotta, garlic, lemon, and jalapeño make this simple dip a party favorite. Perfect when paired with either Stacy’s ® Parmesan Garlic & Herb or Multigrain Pita Chips. Enter for your chance to win the Stacy’s® Summer Dip-Off at stacyssnacks.com/summerdipoff and have your own dip recipe featured here on Bon Appétit!
Artisanal Cocktails from the Art of Patrón Party, Chicago
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Go inside the Art of Patrón Party in Chicago with Giuseppe Tentori, the executive chef of GT Fish & Oyster, and learn how master mixologists create innovative spiced cocktails.

Sponsored by Patrón Tequila
How A Bartender Uses Every Cocktail Glass—And Why
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Head bartender Tim Sweeney joins Bon Appétit to break down every glass that he serves a cocktail in—when and where they originated, how they came to prominence, and why certain cocktail ingredients demand a particular presentation.
Margaritas at Home with Carla and Rick
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To gear up for Cinco de Mayo, Carla and Rick make Margaritas together with Cointreau and fresh ingredients, then have a virtual fiesta with fresh salsa and guac. Carla shakes up The Original Margarita – Cointreau, tequila & lime – and Rick shakes up his riff on the original, the Mora Picosa.
Behind the Scenes: Ice Cream Social Photoshoot
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A behind the scenes video of the photo session for our June 2012 issue feature, Pint Sized Fun.
Pro Chefs Make Their Favorite Cocktails (10 Recipes)
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Join Carla Lalli Music, Gaby Melian, Christina Chaey, Andy Baraghani, Alex Delany, Sohla El-Waylly, Molly Baz, Chris Morocco, Amiel Stanek and Priya Krishna for another episode of Test Kitchen Talks. In this episode, they make their favorite cocktails.
POV: Bartender at One Of LA's Busiest Bars
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Today, Bon Appétit is at Mírate in Los Angeles to experience a Friday night from a bartender’s perspective. Mírate is a Mexican restaurant and bar offering an extensive menu of experimental cocktails and was named among the 50 best bars in North America. We strapped a camera to the Bar Director, Maxwell Reis, to get a closer look at what a busy Friday night looks like at one of LA’s hottest bars.
 Make Summer Last with CÎROC VS
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Embrace the end of Summer with these three cocktail recipes featuring CÎROC VS. They may not turn back time, but they can make every moment worth savoring last a little longer—the last Park Picnic, Backyard BBQ, and Rooftop Soirée.
A Day with the Bartender at Rockefeller Center's Legendary Bar
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“To be able to get those 500-plus cocktails out a night, we’re preparing hours before the doors open.” Tim Sweeney, Head Bartender of Pebble Bar at Rockefeller Center in New York, takes you through an entire day of behind the scenes prep. Sweeney demonstrates all the tools and techniques he uses to keep things running smoothly at this legendary cocktail spot.
Frozen Margarita Pie
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We show you how to make frozen margarita pie.
The Museum of Ice Cream is a Real-Life Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory
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At the Museum of Ice Cream, a month-long exhibit across from The Whitney in New York City, they have a 3-feet deep sprinkle pool, edible balloons, and magical berries that turn sour flavors to sweet.
What Would You Put in a Taylor Swift Cocktail?
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Bon Appétit’s Kitchen Lab host Jimmy Wong challenges bartender Ferrari Watts to make custom cocktails that represent Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Kim Kardashian. Cheers to that!
How The Shelter Collection Crafts Custom Glassware
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Produced by Bon Appétit with Maker's Mark | Brooks visits Erin at The Shelter Collection in Charleston, SC, to learn how her glass blown cocktail vessels are made, and the surprising influence behind their unique design. Brooks tries his hand in the craft and creates a Boulevardier in Erin’s glass pitcher and cocktail glasses.
3 Hotels To Build A Trip Around In 2021, From A Beach Retreat To Wine Country
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The Condé Nast Traveler Hot List highlights properties you'd happily book an entire trip around for their food, design, and location. Today we've selected the luxurious White Elephant Palm Beach, the design-centric boutique Maker Hotel in Hudson, NY, and the Montage Healdsburg retreat situated in the vineyards of Sonoma County.
How to Host a Holiday Party with Rachel Karten
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Produced by Bon Appétit with Ferrero Rocher® | Bon Appétit's Associate Director of Social Media Rachel Karten shares her tips for hosting a festive holiday party.
5 Quick Dips To Make For Your Next Party
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Join Bon Appétit contributor Pierce Abernathy in the BA Test Kitchen as he makes 5 delicious dips with complex layers of flavor that come together quick—perfect for your next summer get together.
The Cocktail You Need to Get Through the Election
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In honor of the most excruciating election we've ever experienced, here's the perfect cocktail to get you through it. We’ve named it “The Swing State,” because it holds an undeserved amount of power and influence. It makes all of the other cocktails in your life pretty much meaningless, like why did you even make those? They don’t really count. This counts. Oh, and also: It might just be the strongest cocktail we’ve ever created.
Celebrity Chefs Upgraded Beverage Pairings for Thanksgiving
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This year, why not try Bobby Flay's cranberry martinis, or Danny Bowien's 7 Up Champagne and brandy cocktail?