Becca Glasser-Baker

Valentine’s Day is here, and no matter how you’re celebrating the occasion: whether it be with your significant other, drinking alone with your dog or hanging out with friends, every holiday is better with a cocktail. Cocktails are a great way to…

Samuel Adams is spicing up their Cold Snap brew this winter season. The updated recipe showcases a signature blends of ten spices, including powerhouses such as orange zest, lemon zest, vanilla, coriander, plum, rose hips, hibiscus, tamarind, anise…

Saturday, January 11th, is National Hot Toddy Day! The Scottish drink was created all the way back in the 1700s. The origin of this drink isn’t clear, but originally, the drink was prescribed by doctors to cure ailments, according to…

I don’t know about you, but I’m so excited to end the 2010s and start off a new decade with some new cocktails. In the wise words of Taylor Swift, “It was the end of a decade but the start of an age.” A new age of cocktails is upon us, and I cannot…

Winter is here, and so is Moscow Mule season. The famous vodka and ginger drink is expected to be on the rise this winter, so I spoke with Douglas Graham-Leigh, a Grey Goose New York brand ambassador about all thing’s Moscow Mule. From the type of…

The holidays are here, and I don’t know about you, but I love finding the perfect gift for family and friends, especially the perfect boozy gift! If you need boozy gifts for friends and family this holiday season, I’ve got you covered. Whether you're…

Thanksgiving week is finally here! Now comes the dreaded question: How do I pair Thanksgiving dinner with booze? If you’re still struggling to pair your dinner with the right alcoholic beverage, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Who says you need to…

I don’t know about you, but when it comes to Thanksgiving, I need a drink or five… Cooking for Thanksgiving is exhausting, and top of that, dealing with extended family can be rough, and what better way to keep everyone happy then with a tasty…

Although it’s wine season, year-round, the holidays are the perfect time to try something different, and that’s where natural wines come in. The natural wines category is growing pretty rapidly, and if you haven’t gotten into the craze, now is the…

We love a good cocktail here at Booze and Brews, but if there’s a cocktail that can give back to the local community, we love that even more. Today’s column is all about how a cocktail, an Instagram photo, and a slice of pizza can help feed New…

New York City welcomes back it’s famous New York City Craft Beer Festival! The festival is featuring around 75 different breweries and will have over 150 craft beers for attendees to taste. The festival has a focus on all things local and seasonal…

Studies show that the rise of non-alcoholic booze and brews are a growing trend throughout the world. As a result of the wellness movement, people want to explore drinks that are beyond booze but still have the same flavor profile as booze. What do…

I cannot believe Halloween is this week! Halloween is in a few days, and what better way to celebrate than with some spooky and smoky cocktails. This week, BOOze and brews are all about cocktails that will get you in the spirit of Halloween. When I…

Halloween is finally here, and there’s nothing better than digging into your kids Halloween candy or enjoying the leftovers from trick or treaters. To amp up your Halloween celebrations, try adding some brews to the mix. We all know, there’s nothing…

Irish Whiskey lovers rejoice, New York City is officially home to the first-ever Irish Whiskey festival in America. The festival will take place on Saturday, November 2nd, and over 25 distilleries will be participating. Although the festival focuses…

Obviously, I’m incredibly passionate about all things booze, but another huge passion of mine is tea. So, when I discovered Bubbleology was combining both, my mind was blown. Bubbleology is bringing boozy bubble tea to New Yorkers for the first time,…

If you love vodka, you’re in luck; National Vodka Day 2019 is here. When is National Vodka Day 2019? National Vodka Day 2019 is October 4. Why should you celebrate National Vodka Day 2019? Vodka is a forever growing industry, and each year; the…

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), the state Department of Agriculture, and the Pennsylvania Winery Association (PWA) are teaming up to celebrate Pennsylvania Wine Month. Officials want to celebrate the booming wine industry that…

A new kind of tequila is in town, and it’s called Cincoro. In July 2016, a group of friends with ties to the basketball industry grabbed dinner. Over the course of the meal, all five friends bonded over their mutual love of tequila. However, they…

It was a warm afternoon when I entered through the doors of the very chic, Michelin-starred Sushi Ginza Onodera. The modern and woodsy vibe made me feel 100 percent zen. I was there to meet with Yuki Minakawa, the beverage & service director and sake…