How to Make John Lennon’s Favorite Cocktail, the Brandy Alexander
The drink got Lennon and Harry Nilsson booted from the Troubadour club in Los Angeles in 1974
Is Hard Tea the New Hard Seltzer?
We tested 10 to find out, ranging from White Claw to a tea sommelier’s blend
We Tried a Bunch of Canned Micheladas and Ranked Them From Undrinkable to Surprisingly OK
...and now we never want to taste Clamato again
The Home Bartender’s Guide to Smoked Cocktails
How a smoking gun and some wood chips will change your drinking habits
In a Booming Industry, These Are the Best Canned Cocktails to Drink Right Now
A new report more than doubles down on canned booze. Here are six new ones we like.
The 50-50 Cocktail Is a Miracle of Modern Mixology
Two-ingredient cocktails made with equal proportions. What’s not to love?
The Four Keys to Making Great Espresso-Based Cocktails
Follow some simple rules and move beyond the espresso martini
The Dubious History of the Scotch Martini, A Supposed Wartime Favorite
Did the Brits really run out of vermouth during WWII? And more importantly, does it matter?
A Beginner’s Guide to Hacking Your Irish Coffee
It’s a simple four-ingredient cocktail. But you can and should go wild with those ingredients.
7 Easy Hacks for Making Better At-Home Cocktails
If you’re out of limes, sugar or egg whites, use this guide
5 Simple Ways to Improve the Gin & Tonic
Start by paying attention to the most important ingredient
A Beginner’s Guide to Barrel-Aged Cocktails
Once you age an Old Fashioned or martini for 60 days, you’ll never go back
The 7 Best Canned Cocktails for Summer
Moscow Mule to-go, anyone?