How to Make (and Improve) a Moscow Mule
The world’s easiest mixed drink packs an unforgettable ginger punch. And there are simple ways to make it even better.
Your Negroni Does Not Need Equal Parts
The uniformity of the classic recipe (same amounts of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth) may not produce an ideal drink
Yes, You Can Add Bacon to Cocktails
And not just as a garnish. Here's how to integrate porky goodness into your drinks.
Why You Should Look to the Caribbean to Celebrate National Rum Day
Each island in the region offers up a unique take on the spirit — along with some fantastic cocktail recipes
These Are the Mothers of All Drinks
The Violet Hour in Chicago identified five templates as the basis for their cocktails — and one is completely unexpected
How to Make Fight Milk, the Legendary Cocktail From “It’s Always Sunny in Philadephia”
A new cocktail book by YouTube bartender Nick Fisher recreates bizarre pop culture concoctions — even ones full of “crowtein”
How to Get Into the Dirty Shirley Trend This Summer
The Dirty Shirley is the drink of the summer. Here's how to alter the nostalgic favorite for sophisticated sipping this season.
Review: Fords Sloe Gin Is Your Ideal Base for Summer Cocktails
A bittersweet take on the “original gin and juice” hits all the right notes for warm weather drinks
Joel McHale’s Strange Margarita Hack…Actually Kind of Works
The comedian’s secret ingredient also does well in a Bloody Mary
The Paloma Is the Ideal Drink for Summer
It’s already a near-perfect mix of tequila and grapefruit soda. But simple and delicious variations are worth exploring.
The Best Ingredient for Your Cocktails Is Hibiscus
Versatile and easy to use, this colorful flowering plant enhances any classic cocktail
What DC’s Cocktail King Did After He Stopped Drinking
Plus: The recipe for the non-alcoholic version of “the most popular drink" he ever created
PCH (The Bar) Is Dead. Long Live the New PCH!
Plus, an exclusive cocktail recipe from Pacific Cocktail Haven’s “American Bartender of the Year”
Need the Ultimate Primer on Irish Whiskey? Start Here.
The team behind the iconic NYC bar The Dead Rabbit breaks down the distinct styles of Ireland’s finest export
The Margarita Is Boring. Here Are 24 Hacks to Improve It.
Some very simple suggestions to add heat, new flavors and better balance, just in time for National Margarita Day.
WTF Is Bourbon Cream, And How Do I Drink It?
We asked five distilleries to explain their whiskey-based cream liqueurs