Wine and Food Pairings Guide – Sunset Magazine

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Seasonal tips and sips from a Washington cocktail farm.

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What to know before you store—and pour.

July 17, 2025

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Pouring Wine

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Tips worth toasting to!

March 6, 2024

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Hand-Cutting an Ice Diamond

If You’re Using Regular Ice in Your Cocktails, You’re Ruining Your Drink. Here’s How to Make Perfect Ice at Home.

A drink is as only as good as its ingredients and ice is a critical piece of cocktail perfection.

September 7, 2023

September 6, 2023

Carajillo Coffee Cocktail

Love Espresso Martinis? You Need to Try This Drink That Rivals It

Bonus: It’s great served hot or cold.

August 8, 2023

August 4, 2023

Danny Trejo in a Car

Here’s How to Make Danny Trejo’s Favorite Booze-Free Cocktails at Home

The legendary action hero, lifelong Angeleno, and man behind the Trejo’s empire of restaurants shares zero-alcohol cocktails in this excerpt from his new cookbook, Trejo’s Cantina.

April 14, 2023

April 14, 2023

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Our favorite tequila cocktails, from classic flavored margaritas to more modern sips.

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Let’s settle the debate.

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Make the most out of that bottle of vino.

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Classic Pairings

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All About Wine Country

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