Manzanilla sherry, produced exclusively in the seaside township of Sanlúcar de Barrameda in southern Spain, is extremely dry and acidic. It's also distinctly more saline than other fino sherries (which...
Author: Rebekah Peppler
Whether you're sick in bed or fresh off the slopes, a hot toddy warms everything up. The classic formula of whiskey, sugar and hot water is like the steamy cousin of an old-fashioned, but these days, a...
Author: Rebekah Peppler
Warm up with a soothing and delightful hot apple toddy made with whiskey or apple brandy along with sweetened apple cider and spices.
Author: Colleen Graham
"You can drink a mojito without really thinking about it, and that's a pretty good recommendation for a summer cocktail," William Hamilton wrote in a 2002 article about the cocktail and its increase in...
Author: William L. Hamilton
If coziness has a fragrance, it's the aroma of red wine simmering on the stove with citrus and spices (and a little brandy for a bit more zing). Choose a red wine that isn't bone-dry-a little fruitiness...
Author: Rosie Schaap
The pisco sour is sweet-tart, richly textured and crowned with a fluffy white top. The origins of the drink, a blend of pisco (a South American brandy), citrus, sugar and egg white, come with some debate...
Author: Rebekah Peppler
Tequila, lime, a touch of orange: the Margarita is a perfect mixture, with or without salt.
Author: Rosie Schaap
Recipe video above. The most incredible real strawberry flavour - the ultimate strawberry daiquiri! Skip the ice - it dilutes the flavour. This frozen daiquiri has the perfect slushy consistency, and it's...
Author: Nagi
This humble Bloody Mary has its roots in a 2000 article by R. W. Apple Jr., who explored the origins of Worcestershire sauce, "perhaps best known as an indispensable ingredient" in the cocktail. Mr. Apple's...
Author: R. W. Apple Jr.
What's pink, pretty and packs a punch? This rosy riff on sangria, which is loaded with red and pink fruit for a festive, crowd-friendly treat. Be sure to plan ahead: The fruit needs to macerate for at...
Author: Rosie Schaap
The piña colada, which originated in Puerto Rico, is an irresistible classic, and an occasion to pull out paper umbrellas - a tiki-culture addition. Just beware of brain freeze.
Author: Rosie Schaap
Refreshing, floral and herbal, the hugo cocktail is perfect for warm summer evenings. Make this simple spritz with prosecco and a dash of gin
Author: Georgina Kiely - Digital food editor, bbcgoodfood.com
Author: William L. Hamilton
Pimm's No. 1, a gin-based liqueur, is named after James Pimm, the bar owner who created it in the mid 1800s. By the 1860s, it was bottled. At one point, there were other "cups," numbered 2 through 6, based...
Author: Robert Simonson
Author: Amanda Hesser
The most crowd-pleasing summer highball there is: a little sweet, a little spicy and exuberantly pink.
Author: Rosie Schaap
This thick and creamy Coquito recipe is a Puerto Rican tradition that is loaded with coconut, rum and cinnamon for an extra thick and creamy coconut eggnog!
Author: Jessica
Some might consider the kalimotxo (pronounced cal-ee-MO-cho) a guilty pleasure; I've received more than a few skeptical glances when I've ordered it at bars in New York. But I don't feel an iota of contrition...
Author: Rosie Schaap
Author: Jesse Mckinley
Looking for a approachable gin drink that is more than a gin and tonic? Try the gin raspberry fizz - only 4 ingredients and easy to make at home!
Author: Jenny Bullistron
Because many tiki recipes were kept secret from even the bartenders assembling them, the original scorpion bowl recipe is difficult to pinpoint. This recipe is an updated take on what many consider to...
Author: Rebekah Peppler
To make watermelon puree, put seedless chunks of watermelon in a blender and pulse, then push the puree through a mesh sieve to make it smoother. (Cutting a whole watermelon might make your kitchen look...
Author: Rosie Schaap
Kingsley Amis and Churchill could hardly stand the stuff, but a little extra vermouth goes a long way.
Author: Rosie Schaap
Some drinks are meant to be made and consumed immediately, others benefit from aging. The Boulevardier - a wintertime Negroni that substitutes bourbon for gin - swings both ways. Give this blend of bourbon,...
Author: Rebekah Peppler
Jeffrey Morgenthaler, the bar manager of Pépé Le Moko and Clyde Common in Portland, Ore., enjoyed amaretto sours as a young man. As a bartender, he embarked on a project to make a better version of this...
Author: Robert Simonson
Author: Warren St. John
This is as easy at it sounds - almost effortless, really. Just be sure to use a vermouth you really love (I'm a fan of dark, robust, earthy Spanish ones) and keep the bottle in the fridge.
Author: Rosie Schaap
Author: John Hyland
Florida A&M, or FAMU, the historically Black college and university founded in 1887 in Tallahassee, canceled its homecoming celebrations for 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This whiskey cooler from...
Author: Nicole Taylor
One of the chef Edouardo Jordan's fond memories is making the punch for family celebrations; he'd add layers of fresh fruit and juices to Hawaiian Punch or Tropical Punch Kool-Aid. Red drinks are a staple...
Author: Nicole Taylor
With the Greek marinated cheese and olives on my mind I couldn't help but think of Ouzo. Ir would be great sipped with either of the above recipes. Here is my recipe for Homemade Ouzo.
Author: Marsha Gardner
More than most cocktails, a properly made brandy crusta requires a little effort. Achieving an even sugar rim on a glass and paring a long lemon twist (known as a horse's neck) may take a few tries before...
Author: Robert Simonson
This shot is fun and delicious! The combination of the two ingredients is reminiscent of the famous cereal! Either layer it or shake to combine.
Author: Elaine Benoit
Nostrana, an Italian restaurant in Portland, Ore., has offered a Negroni of the Month since 2010, all original creations, some of them quite odd (squid ink Negroni, anyone?). But the house Negroni follows...
Author: Robert Simonson
With a rye-bourbon split and just enough slightly herbal crème de cassis to sweeten without overpowering, this manhattan variation is spirit-forward, with layered notes of sugar and spice. If you prefer...
Author: Rebekah Peppler
This michelada is my absolute favorite drink for cooking out in the summer.
Author: Mark Adams
As with many classic cocktails, numerous origin stories have attached themselves to The Gibson like barnacles, and the truth is uncertain. One thing is clear, however: the pickled onion hasn't always been...
Author: Rosie Schaap
Serve this super simple punch with plenty of ice at a picnic or barbecue. The combination of rosé, sherry, fruit and honey is a perfect taste of summer
Author: Miriam Nice
Scarlet-hued, with just enough sugar to offset the tartness of the berries, this vodka-based spirit submitted by Corey Balazowich was a resounding success. It's also a good place to use up cranberries...
Author: Melissa Clark
The Tuxedo is a simple affair, made of gin, sherry and orange bitters, that will give any traditional martini a run for its money in dryness. One of the most prominent old cocktail books to feature this...
Author: Robert Simonson
Bright, bubbly and refreshing to drink, the El Diablo combines tequila with rich, sweetly acidic crème de cassis, fresh lime juice and sharply spiced ginger beer. To ensure a balanced cocktail, use a...
Author: Rebekah Peppler
I fell in love with rum cream on our first trip to Jamaica. Unfortunately, Sangsters (the Jamaican brand) isn't sold in the US so after going online and trying many recipes, tweaking this, removing that,...
Author: Jerri Thomas
Hearth restaurant serves this refreshing punch at their Sunday brunch, which they prepare with Finger Lakes Distilling Seneca Drums Gin from New York.
Author: Maria Newman
This tasty cocktail will warm your soul-no matter how chilly it is outside or how you take it. Just steep, stir, and pour it into your favorite thermos for cozy sips to go with any fall adventure. Don't...
Author: Juliana Hale
Author: Robert Simonson
This is a classic, smooth margarita. But watch out ... this is the kind of drink that will sneak up on you before you know it. Great for your next fiesta!
Author: BonniE !
Author: Pete Wells
Author: Jesse Mckinley
Madras are normally made with vodka and are very refreshing. They happen to be one of my favorite drinks. I am a Mezcal and tequila drinker so I always replace the vodka. I also switch it around, adding...
Author: Yoly
The Washington apple is a cocktail with a delicious sweet apple taste and a sour tangy twist of cranberry. The two marry together in this delicious drink to create a cran-apple cocktail.
Author: Kayti Lavergne