cocktail recipes

The definition of what constitutes a dirty martini is expanding by the minute

The classic cocktail works just fine with mezcal, rum or even as a non-alcoholic option

“The Seasonal Cocktail” makes a case for farmers market produce in shrubs, syrups and infusions

You need a blender (obviously), but also the right tequila-to-ice ratio

A guide to outdoorsy cocktails and in-the-wild flavors from the co-author of "Backcountry Cocktails"

The Nordic-inspired liquor is great on its own, paired with food or as a replacement in a classic cocktail

It’s just three ingredients, and you can definitely source them at Meijer

Chef Jimmy Kennedy has been smoking mac and cheese since he was a kid

Rare Society’s take on the classic bourbon drink involves dry-aged steak fat trimmings, spent citrus and other high-end kitchen leftovers

“The Ice Book” makes transparency easy for home bartenders

Why it deserves a starring role in your drink, as explained by four mixologists

A cousin of the paloma, this regional Jalisco cocktail is refreshing, sweet and a bit spicy. And sometimes served by the gallon.

Behold, the seasonally festive Jingle Jangle. Plus, four other holiday cocktail dens debuting in New York this month

A seemingly simple cocktail is open to interpretation and improvement. And it may not even involve whiskey.

A new book on Winston Churchill busts some drinking myths about the former PM, who preferred low ABV and bubbles to martinis

A cousin of the paloma, this regional Jalisco cocktail is refreshing, sweet and a bit spicy. And sometimes served by the gallon.

Behold, the seasonally festive Jingle Jangle. Plus, four other holiday cocktail dens debuting in New York this month

A seemingly simple cocktail is open to interpretation and improvement. And it may not even involve whiskey.

A new book on Winston Churchill busts some drinking myths about the former PM, who preferred low ABV and bubbles to martinis

The world’s easiest mixed drink packs an unforgettable ginger punch. And there are simple ways to make it even better.

The uniformity of the classic recipe (same amounts of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth) may not produce an ideal drink

And not just as a garnish. Here's how to integrate porky goodness into your drinks.

Each island in the region offers up a unique take on the spirit — along with some fantastic cocktail recipes

The Violet Hour in Chicago identified five templates as the basis for their cocktails — and one is completely unexpected

A new cocktail book by YouTube bartender Nick Fisher recreates bizarre pop culture concoctions — even ones full of “crowtein”

The Dirty Shirley is the drink of the summer. Here's how to alter the nostalgic favorite for sophisticated sipping this season.

A bittersweet take on the “original gin and juice” hits all the right notes for warm weather drinks

The comedian’s secret ingredient also does well in a Bloody Mary

It’s already a near-perfect mix of tequila and grapefruit soda. But simple and delicious variations are worth exploring.

Versatile and easy to use, this colorful flowering plant enhances any classic cocktail

Plus: The recipe for the non-alcoholic version of “the most popular drink" he ever created