Tanji Patton, the host of "Goodtaste with Tanji, shares local restaurant recommendations for visiting relatives and friends this holiday season, cocktails and wine finds.

Distinguished bartender and mixologist Alba Huerta stops by Houston Life to chat about her Mexican ancestry and how she celebrates Día de los Muertos at Julep, her award-winning bar in Houston.

When it comes to booze, she can tell you everything you need to know - from how it started to how we make it today.

Drawing inspiration from speakeasies in Mexico City, enter the lounge through a charming candy shop at the front entrance.

Make entertaining a breeze this summer with help from Tim Laird, America's CEO – that’s chief entertaining officer. He recently stopped by Houston Life to share his party spread to kick off Memorial Day weekend.

Gee Lee, the lead bartender at Loch Bar, stopped by Houston Life with a preview of some of the signature cocktails you can find at their Derby Day celebration.

High Five Mini Bar is a fun new hot spot that’s gearing up to open this Friday in Garden Aaks, and check this out – it’s a 126 square foot shipping container!

Impress your holidays guests with seasonal drinks that'll have them in the holiday spirit.

Hanukkah is well underway, and that means a whole lot of family fun, food and drinks!

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and now Houstonians can get into the holiday spirit at the newest festive spot downtown.

Houston Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. is adding a new job title to his career resume: coffee shop owner.

‘The Old Fashioned Barrister’ shares two easy recipes for the home bartender

Enjoy two refreshing gin cocktails while protecting the oceans.

We're celebrating Beyonce's return to Houston with three drinks inspired by her Renaissance World Tour that will leave you 'Crazy in Love.'

Tonight the city’s top mixologists will compete in a friendly competition to see who can come up with most creative cocktails representing H-Town, all for a good cause.

An advanced sommelier shares her top picks!

Your drink of choice on the Fourth of July might be an ice-cold beer or the always-faithful White Claw, but in case you want to celebrate with a colorful cocktail, we’ve got a few recipes for you to add in some fun.

Toast to freedom! If you’re looking for beverage ideas for your Juneteenth gathering this weekend, we’ve got you covered! See the recipes here:

After all, dads love whisky!

Celebrate Pride Month at The Original Ninfa's with their colorful and pride-inspired cocktails.

What do you think of when you hear the words “Kentucky Derby?”

Shake up your version of the classic mint julep at home as we prepare for The Kentucky Derby with our friends from Julep.

Celebrate Taylor Swift with a pre-show happy hour with three drinks inspired by her famous hits. The Swiftie menu includes the Bad Blood Margarita, Pink Paris French 75, and Lavender Haze.

Perfect if you're hosting guests this Holiday weekend

If you are planning to stay at home to celebrate Valentine's Day, here are two easy cocktail recipes you can recreate at home.

Courtney Redmon, Captain of Superica Houston, is in the HL kitchen today! She’s mixing up some holiday cocktails to knock the socks off your guests!

It takes place within an eerie but elegant haunted mansion where guests can freely roam the residence.

Houston Life celebrated Courtney Zavala's birthday with refreshing cocktails from Urbe.

From margaritas to frozen treats, Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV has all kinds of ideas for your next happy hour.

Houston bartender shares recipes to spoil mom this weekend

Anyone hosting a holiday soiree in the next week or so, and you’re wondering what to offer in terms of a seasonally appropriate cocktail?

If you’re hosting for the holidays this year, Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV has some ideas to help you plan your morning menu.

No doubt, people were mixing up more cocktails at home when the pandemic prompted the shutdown of bars and restaurants last year. The travel rewards company Upgraded Points wanted to see which drinks were most popular in each state. They used Google Trends data from March 2020 to March 2021 to see which ones people were looking up the instructions for. Other drinks often searched recipes include mojito, piña colada, white Russian and wine cooler. In Texas, it’s probably no surprise that margarita was the most popular.

Tim Laird, America’s CEO - Chief Entertaining Officer, is sharing his secrets to hosting an easy and tasty Irish brunch at home for St. Patrick’s Day. It wouldn’t be a St. Patrick’s Day feast without adding a hint of green to your menu. Tim Laird, America’s CEO - Chief Entertaining Officer, is sharing his secrets to hosting an easy and tasty Irish brunch at home for St. Patrick’s Day. Tim Laird, America’s CEO - Chief Entertaining Officer, is sharing his secrets to hosting an easy and tasty Irish brunch at home for St. Patrick’s Day. Tim Laird, America’s CEO - Chief Entertaining Officer, is sharing his secrets to hosting an easy and tasty Irish brunch at home for St. Patrick’s Day.

If you’re looking for fun drinks that you can make at home during these muggy, murky, rainy days ahead of us, we’ve got you covered.

CAPRIOSKACaprioska (Caprioska)2 oz Reyka Vodka2 Tsp sugar6-8 lime quarteredCombine sugar and lime into rocks glass and gently muddle. Add Reyka Vodka, stir and serve. ICELANDIC ESPRESSO MARTINIIcelandic Espresso Martini (Icelandic Espresso Martini)2 oz Reyka Vodka1 oz Espresso½ oz simpleCombine all ingredients into cocktail shaker. Reyka Icelandic Vodka Brand Ambassador Trevor Schneider and wife and trusted assistant Emily make cocktailing fun, light-hearted and simple. To order Reyka Vodka online, click here.

HOUSTON – No fancy bar tools? Hendrick’s Gin Brand Ambassador, Mattias Horseman shares how to master happy hour from the comfort of our homes. Check out these 2 recipes below:THE LONE STAR MULEThe Lone Star Mule (The Lone Star Mule)2 Parts Hendrick’s Gin1 Part Fresh Lime Juice.5 Part Simple SyrupTop with Ginger BeerGarnish with Mint & CucumberCOSMOPOLIGINCosmopoligin (Cosmopoligin)1.5 Parts Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice.75 Parts Fresh Lime Juice.5 Part Cranberry Juice.5 Part Simple Syrup.5 Part Orange LiqueurGarnish with a Cucumber WheelPRO TIPSNo fancy measuring tools? For more recipes visit Hendricksgin.com or follow Mattias on Instagram, here. To order Hendrick’s Gin online visit Drizly:

For more information visit reykavodka.com

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares her favorite (easy-to-make) summer cocktails, that are made with frozen wine and fresh fruit. (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Sensational Sangria SlushieDon Simon Sangria + blackberries + whipped toppingTanji Patton of 'Goodtaste with Tanji' shares her Sensational Sangria Slushie. Tanji Patton of 'Goodtaste with Tanji' shares her secret to making cocktails sweeter - adding ice cream!

Were just trying to adapt to it all and make it work out," said Christopher Jones, Millies co-owner. For the safety of staff and customers, the business decided to temporarily close. Another restaurant in Spring, also choosing to temporarily shut down because of coronavirus. The post also stating before re-opening the business took additional safety precautions like deep cleaning and testing all employees before they returned. We ran into this situation, but I think we handled it the right way and were looking forward to reopening, Jones said.

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