Cocktail hour is a traditional period, typically in the late afternoon or early evening, dedicated to relaxation and socialization over drinks and light snacks. It's often associated with events like ...

The cocktail hour has made a spectacular comeback, and it’s nothing like your grandparents’ pre-dinner ritual. Gone are the days of basic martinis and manhattan cocktails served precisely at 5 PM.

It's five o'clock somewhere, as the saying goes, and nowhere is that more true than when you're at sea in international waters. A great cocktail hour is one of the pleasures of being on vacation, and ...