‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ favorite Jewels Sparkles comes to St. Petersburg on Friday

She’s at Cocktail for a screening of the new episode.

by Selene San Felice January 30, 2025August 4, 2025

She’s at Cocktail for a screening of the new episode.

Arts & Entertainment

Photos: All the hotties we saw ringing in 2025 at St. Pete’s gayest hotel, The Mari Jean

by Ray Roa January 2, 2025

Food & Drink

All the bars and restaurants competing at Tampa Bay’s 2022 Highball Cocktail Competition

by CL Staff December 1, 2022

Arts & Entertainment

New vending machine at St. Pete gay bar Cocktail wants your dick art

Lucid Vending says the art’s girth should be no more than two inches.

by Ray Roa November 2, 2022May 11, 2025

Food & Drink

On the Sauce: Bourbon Basil Lemonade

A beverage so refreshing that you’ll find yourself investing in a basil plant at home.

by Chris Fasick August 26, 2015July 23, 2024

Food & Drink

Ladylike cocktails for Mother’s Day

Make your mom smile with one of these Mother’s Day inspired cocktails.

by Juliette Cassistre May 7, 2012July 3, 2025

News & Views

Drinking decisions for a double holiday

Cinco de Derby

by Katie Machol Simon May 5, 2012August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

National Amaretto Day is nuts

by Juliette Cassistre April 16, 2012June 3, 2025

Food & Drink

Classy Champagne cocktails (recipes)

…make your night bubbly and bright.

by Katie Machol Simon and Juliette Cassistre December 28, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Tasty twists on classic eggnog

Spirited renditions of a holiday standby (recipes).

by Katie Machol Simon December 19, 2011July 23, 2025

Food & Drink

Thanksgiving sips: Classy cocktails to serve with your turkey

Tasty tipples with bourbon, tequila and the exotic Pisco from Peru.

by Katie Machol Simon November 14, 2011August 3, 2023

Food & Drink

Maple syrup makes its way from plate to glass

Not just for pancakes…

by Paul Abercrombie November 3, 2011August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

The Rum Diary in a glass: Three film-inspired cocktails

Channel your inner Johnny Depp and enjoy a taste of the tropics in a glass with one of these spirited sips.

by Katie Machol Simon October 31, 2011June 27, 2025

Food & Drink

Tampa Bay spots featured on upcoming episode of “Drinking Made Easy” with Zane Lamprey

Play the official drinking game while watching along!

by Katie Machol Simon October 25, 2011June 7, 2025

Food & Drink

Fangbanger’s Delight: Tru Blood Beverage cocktails

This Blood’s for you.

by Katie Machol Simon October 24, 2011April 6, 2025

Food & Drink

The Old Fashioned: A classic whiskey cocktail (hold the fruit)

Nix the muddled cherry and orange. It was meant to be a drink — not fruit cocktail.

by Gretchen Cothron October 17, 2011January 10, 2025

Food & Drink

Tequila and hot spiced cider make the perfect autumn cocktail pairing

A heated affair.

by Katie Machol Simon October 11, 2011June 24, 2025

Food & Drink

Dessert in a glass: Confection-inspired cocktails for National Dessert Month

Sip your sweets.

by Katie Machol Simon October 3, 2011October 10, 2024

Food & Drink

Chase away end-of-summer blues with a globally inspired cocktail

Refreshing, fall elixirs inspired by global travels.

by Katie Machol Simon September 20, 2011October 9, 2024

Food & Drink

Celebrate the real Mexican Independence Day with a spicy tequila cocktail (recipe)

Celebrated on September 16th with parades, parties, and of course, lots of booze.

by Katie Machol Simon September 12, 2011May 7, 2025