Here, the word "perfect" refers not to the quality of the classic cocktail (though we do love this version), but to the equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth used to make it.
Here's a relative of the Manhattan that dates to within the past five years, a drink created by New York bartender Enzo Errico that utilizes its ancestor's rye whiskey base, matches it with the...
The recipe comes from Chris McMillian, the fourth-generation bartender and fount of cocktail lore who presides over the bar at the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. He prefers to use sugar...
This golden-hued turmeric hot toddy from Claire Sprouse of Brooklyn's Hunky Dory is wonderfully savory from the combination of Amontillado sherry and turmeric.
This simple holiday cocktail will warm guests up on a chilly winter night. For a little extra heat, add a few slices fresh ginger (unpeeled is fine) before simmering. Just remove the ginger slices before...
As I mentioned in my hangover helper post on Wednesday, the hair of the dog has long been considered an effective means of treating this kind of self-inflicted wound. Here's an 1887 version of a morning...
Hoisin sauce - a combination of soybeans, garlic, chiles, and spices - lends a sweet-spicy flavor to this pork roast. Look for it at Asian markets and well-stocked supermarkets. What to drink: Uncork an...
The Lynchburg Lemonade was the center of a legal battle between a restaurant owner and the Jack Daniels Distillery. While that drink was much ado about nothing, this version is worth fighting over.