Sometimes, I just want the cocktail without the hangover. Delicious, non-alcoholic drinks are both underrated and amazing. Here are some fun, yummy mocktails to make on your sober night.  Raspberry Lemonade Fizz This drink is perfect for those long, summer days.  Strawberry Pina Colada A must-have for every beach getaway, and it's good for you too! Citrus Strawberry You won't believe how delicious this unexpected fruit pairing is.  Frozen Peach Bellini A classic cocktail, without the champagne and with all the yummy peach goodness. Grapefruit and Rosemary Great for every sophisticated brunch. Mint Mojito This non-alcoholic mojito...

Imagine yourself on a gorgeous beach: The sun is shining, you have a steamy, hot copy of BUST and you've just reached the one-handed reads section, and tucked into your chair's convenient cupholder is one of these bad girls. Well, whether you're at a beach or at home, thinking about beaches, you can make one of these cocktails to go with your wicked, sandy fantasies. The drinks were created by Lynn Calvo, a Long Island bar owner and mixed drink aficionado, as part of her new book, Tiki...

Summer is HERE! 'Tis the season to try new things, and that includes new foods, too! We've compiled our favorite vegan recipes for sweets and other treats that you can try poolside or at your next outdoor party. Enjoy these cruelty-free summer treat ideas: 1. Coconut Blueberry Smash Pops How could you not love something with both coconut AND blueberry? These treats from Wallflower Kitchen look amazing.   2. Banana Cream Pie This treat from Minimalist Baker is gluten-free, too! I think I could eat the whole thing in one sitting…   3. Chocolate Fudgesicles These fudgesicles...

The Fourth of July is right around the corner. If you’re busy planning festivities, are looking for  the perfect summertime dessert, and desperately in need of a drink, we’ve got you covered! Boozy popsicles are a real, magical thing that will be sure to please you and your 21+ crowd.  And to make it easier on you, we separated each boozsicle by its main alcoholic ingredient. Happy 4th, ladies and gents! Wine Chef Savvy's 4 Ingredient Raspberry Sangria Popsicles are an easy (and delicious) way to get your fruit...

  Sprouted grains and fantastic fixings make this veggie sushi totally superior   Forget the boring avocado roll at your local sushi spot. Making veggie rolls at home means you can up the fiber, protein, and flavor. Plus, there’s only one essential piece of equipment: a bamboo rolling mat (you’ll need two for this rice-on-the-outside roll), which is cheap as hell at virtually any Asian market. Show the world you’re a sushi crafting goddess! Good Stuff SushiMakes 4 rolls // Serves 2 to 3Sprouted Sushi Quinoa Rice¾ cup sprouted...

On May 22, one of New York’s most wonderful competitions went down at Webster Hall: The Speed Rack national tour. This competition was composed of the top female bartenders in the country, competing for breast cancer research. And the winner is…New York’s own Lacy Hawkins of NoMad Bar, who has now earned the title of Miss Speed Rack USA! Hawkins beat more than 200 female bartenders during regionals, held in eight different major cities and ending in New York, for the coveted title. Finals at Webster...

Trinidadian Workshop with Dolly There’s something immensely gratifying about spending the day in someone’s cozy, aromatic home preparing a meal. N.Y.C. organization The League of Kitchens (leagueofkitchens.com) takes that experience one step further by offering intimate cooking workshops ($95 to $149) taught by phenomenal female home cooks from around the world—including places like Bangladesh, Japan, Trinidad, and Uzbekistan—in their very own kitchens. “Combining the elements of cuisine, culture, and experiential learning makes for a powerful process,” says instructor Mirta Rinaldi, who moved from Argentina to the...

Our favorite way to beat the heat is with a steady stream of popsicles, which means having a freezer full of them throughout the summer. So we tapped La Newyorkina’s Fany Gerson (lanewyorkina.com), the queen of sweet Mexican treats, for her favorite DIY paletas—ice pops that let simple ingredients and fruity flavors shine. Put watermelon on cool-down duty, or get the party started with her boozy orange version below. All you need are all-in-one molds, shot glasses, or disposable cups; and some Popsicle sticks. Paletas de...

Summertime is so close you can almost taste it! Juicy and sweet, just like the fresh fruit that will soon tempt us from farmer's market stalls, our CSA hauls, and berry picking day trips with our gal pals! Is there anything better than sinking your teeth into a nice, healthy piece of fruit in the very field it was grown in?? Uh, YES THERE IS: You could drown that fruit in a pitcher of wine and pour some sugar over it. That, my friends, is the best way to eat...

New York BUSTies:  what if I told you there was a way for you to donate to breast cancer charities while sippin' on cocktails made by some of the fastest —and best— lady bartenders from all across the country?  You'd be like "Aw HELL YEAH," right?  Well, lick your lips and prepare to say just that, because Speed Rack Season 5 National Finals is coming to Webster Hall this Sunday evening! WTF is Speed Rack?  Well, in this season, almost 200 bartenders from 8 major cocktail metropolises (Chicago, New York,...