Chili’s Insider Reveals Everything We Can Expect From This Year’s Margaritas of the Month
I love that we get to start each month with a new Margarita of the Month from Chili’s. Rent might be due, but at least you’ll soon be sipping on something deliciously boozy (likely paired with an order of Southwestern Egg Rolls). We’re already starting the new year strong with the return of the fan-favorite Resolution Breaker Marg. But since we still have 11 months of libations to go, I had to get some intel on what we can expect from Chili’s in 2026.
Applebee’s Brings Back Its $6 Mucho Smoocho Sips—With a New Valentine’s Flavor
Applebee’s is really trying to throw a wrench in my Dry January plans, because the restaurant has just announced that it’s bringing back its fan-favorite $6 Mucho Smoocho Sips. They’ve even thrown in a new Valentine’s Day-inspired Mucho Smoocho Sip. Available starting today is the oldie, but goodie Tipsy Cupid and the all-new Prickly Ever After Rita.
I Found the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift for Espresso Martini Lovers—And It’s Pink!
I love a box of chocolates and red roses just as much as the next girl, but do you know what I’d really like this Valentine’s Day? An espresso machine that sends my next batch of Espresso Martinis into the stratosphere. I mean, I’d also like a simple $1,000 and a Gel-X nail appointment, but that’s beside the point.
As a self-proclaimed Espresso Martini connoisseur, I know all too well that the best martinis are made with actual espresso, not instant coffee or cold brew. And if you’re looking for a solid espresso machine for your Valentine, look no further than the De’Longhi Dedica Duo Espresso Machine.
Red Lobster Just Secretly Dropped a New Mocktail for Dry January—And It’s Summer in a Glass
It’s nice to see that restaurants are also getting in on Dry January this year. As people across the globe carefully jotted down their New Year’s resolutions, Red Lobster announced that it would be releasing a brand new mocktail exclusively for the month of January. Dubbed the Tropic Tease, Red Lobster’s newest sip might just leave you longing for warmer months ahead thanks to a combination of beachy flavors. And according to the beloved eatery, she’s “that girl.”
Chili’s Brings Back Its Fan-Favorite ‘Resolution Breaker’ $6 Marg for January
If you’ve already shelved those Dry January plans (at least you lasted a day!), then there’s a margarita at Chili’s with your name on it—And it’s just $6. To kick off 2026, the restaurant is bringing back its Resolution Breaker Marg for the month of January. The tangy sip is a boozy combination of Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila, Monin Mango, pineapple juice, house-made sour and Sprite. I’ve never had it before, but it sounds like a fruity twist on the classic marg.
Grey Goose’s Lemon Ace Is the Effortlessly Chic Sip We’ll Be Sipping During the Australian Open
What I wouldn't give to be packing my outfits for the Australian Open taking place in Melbourne next month. Thankfully though, if you're like me there is a way for us all to get in on the Aussie action without searching for our passports. And no, it doesn't involve breaking out your old tennis racket and that tennis skirt you bought on Amazon last spring.
As we countdown the days until the start of the Australian Open, which will take place from January 12 - February 1, Grey Goose has created a tennis-inspired cocktail that’s described as being “perfect for both armchair travelers and courtside dreamers.”
The Ninja BlendBOSS Is the Cutest Cocktail Gadget You’ll Actually Use
I’m pretty familiar with the Ninja lineup of kitchen appliances—my Nutri-Blender gets used nearly everyday and the Ninja SLUSHi has been on my wishlist for quite some time now. So I was pleasantly surprised when I came across the Ninja BlendBOSS on my social media feed recently. What caught my attention first was the look of the blender. While sleek, Ninja products tend to be pretty uniform in color—all black, with silver scattered throughout. The Ninja BlendBOSS ($129.99) on the other hand features a whirlwind of vibrant colors: summer green, lilac, ocean blue.
I Tried All the Cocktails at Omni’s Blitzen’s Bar—Here’s What’s Worth Ordering
‘Twas the weekend before Christmas, and suddenly everyone—and their entire group chat—wanted in on a holiday pop-up bar. These festive pop-ups, which have flooded nearly every major city, are sure to be loaded with customers this weekend and next week. And if you’re still plotting on what holiday bar you plan on visiting with your squad, I’ve got all the boozy details about a pop-up that’s available in multiple cities across the country.
Returning this year is Omni Hotel’s Blitzen’s Bar, and the pop-up is available in additional cities this year, including my home base of Atlanta, Georgia.
This NYC Rooftop Bar Serves Cozy Vibes And Great Cocktails—Plus It’s Open Year-Round
Who doesn’t love a cozy rooftop cocktail bar? There’s something so chic about sipping on an Aperol Spritz while perched a good 10 stories above the ground. No shade to second floor rooftop bars though! But there is a bit of opulence that comes with elevation. So I was super pleased to discover that a hotel I recently stayed at in New York City had its own rooftop bar. And it was enclosed, so you can enjoy it year-round.
High above Midtown Manhattan’s Kimpton Theta Hotel is Bar Sprezzatura, a rooftop destination that describes itself as a “rooftop bar with Italian Riviera charm.” The space is in fact super charming. There’s plenty of standard table seating, but there are also lots of plush couches and armchairs to lounge on.
15 Holiday Cocktails That Go Way Harder Than Your Elf On The Shelf
Holiday cocktails are by far my favorite genre of seasonal sips. As much as I love a ghoulish martini on Halloween or a romantic dessert cocktail on Valentine’s Day, holiday drinks are where it’s at. And by “holiday,” I pretty much mean all the weeks in between November 1 and about mid-January. So she is a lengthy season to say the last.
With many holiday parties only days away, I’ve already had friends hit me up about cocktail recommendations. The great thing about this time of year is that the options really are endless. You can go full-on fruity with a boozy punch, get decadent with a dessert inspired-sip or keep it classy with a festive twist on a classic cocktail.