Binny's Blog

A quintessential poolside sipper, the Watermelon Margarita. Our recipe utilizes ice cubes made from rich agua fresca for a more intense watermelon flavor and ice cold slushy texture. A summery frozen cocktail designed to combat the heat. Binny's Home Bartender leans into watermelon season with recipes for Watermelon Agua Fresca, Frozen Watermelon Margarita, Watermelon Rosé Spritzer and a Watermelon Cooler.

Our resident mixologist loves to riff on cocktails and now you can do it too with three variations on the classic Tequila Sunrise cocktail.

El Diablo cocktail, an unconventional blend of Tequila, Crème de Cassis, lime and ginger beer. It’s a surprisingly delicious cocktail recipe invented by Vic Bergeron aka Trader Vic. We use Añejo Tequila, Jules Theuriet Cassis and Fever Tree ginger beer.

We're joined by 21 Seeds founder Kat Hantas for a virtual mixology session with her flavored tequilas.

The Whiskey Hotline is joined by Jesse Estes, 2nd Generation of Tequila Ocho, for a tasting of the award winning Ocho lineup.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and Sofia Partida for a tasting of Partida Tequila's newest offerings, the Roble Fino line.

Join the Whiskey Hotline and a panel of industry experts as we ask what is tequila? What are the different ways it is made?

Join the Whiskey Hotline and Casa San Matias distillery owner Carmen Villarreal for a tasting of Corazon tequila.

Savor Spain at Home! Rueda wines are a perfect match for Springtime and picnic fare. Our wine team leads this virtual visit and tasting from Spain's top white wine region, with a few ideas for casual lunch pairings.

Here's a glimpse at Pinot Noir from around the world. From the sun-drenched coast of California to the best hillsides in Burgundy, pinot is a always a classic.