This refreshing blood orange martini cocktail recipe is a great way to relax during summer happy hour.
Author: Martha Stewart
Just the thing for summer entertaining! Macerate a quartet of fruits -- pineapple, honeydew, grapes, and kiwi -- with sugar, elderflower liqueur, and vodka or tequila the night before a party, then have...
Author: Martha Stewart
The inspiration for this coconut eggnog is the Puerto Rican version, called Coquito, and is perfect for any holiday festivity.
Author: Martha Stewart
Vanilla is truly a precious commodity -- only use the best. Follow this recipe to make your own vanilla egg cream.
Author: Martha Stewart
A little preserved lemon goes a long way -- just a quarter adds plenty of complex flavor to this summer thirst-quencher.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sherry comes in many styles that vary in body and color. This cocktail calls for amontillado, which is light and naturally dry -- a savory contrast to sweet, seasonal fruit. Chill the concoction as you...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cinnamon sticks and orange peel are toasted to express the aromatics, then teamed with Assam tea in a French press to create an invigorating elixir.
Author: Martha Stewart
This pretty-in-pink summer drink is like a Pimm's cup with a French accent. The muddled cucumber with its watery flesh, sweet strawberry, and gin mixture is not only refreshing but can be also made ahead...
Author: Martha Stewart
A margarita with more zing, this tropical cocktail gets its boozy kick from tequila and the orange-flavored liqueur Grand Marnier.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bursting with sweet syrup, sour cherries impart a vivid fruit flavor to this retro-style cocktail. Curls of lemon zest add a bit of zing to the whiskey's hints of rich oak.
Author: Martha Stewart
"A cold glass of lemonade is so refreshing on a hot summer day. My favorite recipes are full of lemon flavor. This one uses the fruit in three ways: its juice, fresh slices, and a syrup cooked with the...
Author: Martha Stewart
Kick off any gathering with a refreshing summer sip -- this colorful lemonade-stand upgrade is sure to hit the spot.
Author: Martha Stewart
A great way to use up overripe fruit, this invigorating Eastern European beverage is a little like a grown-up fruit punch. Peaches, nectarines, and plums are perfect but any combination of soft, fragrant...
Author: Lauryn Tyrell
In our vanilla-scented version of eggnog, two liquors are whisked into a custard base-rum and bourbon-a combination that makes this drink the perfect headliner for your next holiday party.
Author: Martha Stewart
Wrap your hands around the perfect cup with Briar Winters's masterful methods.
Author: Martha Stewart
An aperitif like this Pernod-Bourbon Spritz (pictured on the right) helps to stimulate the appetite, just the thing for before a celebratory feast like Thanksgiving. The two powerful ingredients, anise-flavored...
Author: Shira Bocar
This is a delicious watermelon margarita recipe that's easy to double for a large crowd for cocktail hour.
Author: Martha Stewart
Turn any gathering into happy hour with this refreshing drink. Pair it with our Open-faced Shrimp Quesadilla when the occasion calls for an appetizer.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
We're here to tell you that cantaloupe has a lot going for it. Fragrant, sweet, and a touch creamy, it is a perfect pairing for the basil-infused syrup and tart grapefruit juice that it is blended with...
Author: Riley Wofford
Fire cider is a tangy, sweet vinegar infused with vegetables, herbs, spices, and honey. A popular herbal folk remedy, it is used as an anti-inflammatory and digestion-stimulating tonic, and to boost natural...
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for Watermelon Mojito is a perfect cocktail for the summertime.
Author: Martha Stewart
Hot water is just the right medium for balancing the soothing sweetness of old-fashioned honey-drop candies with the tingle of fresh lemon juice and ginger syrup.
Author: Martha Stewart
Use this recipe for pineapple-mint infused water for an easy way to sweeten your water.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This classic dark hot chocolate contains just bittersweet chocolate, milk, cream, sugar, and a hint of nutmeg. The combination of milk and cream strikes the perfect balance of creaminess.
Author: Martha Stewart
The flavor of thyme in this lemonade lends an unexpected grown-up flair to a summer favorite.
Author: Martha Stewart
While ginkgo can help with many conditions, including circulatory disorders, asthma, and allergic inflammation, its best-documented benefit is for memory enhancement. If you are on any prescription medication,...
Author: Martha Stewart
There's no alcohol in our recipe for a cucumber drink flavored with mashed mint leaves and lime, but this lightly sweet beverage is more refreshing than any cocktail.
Author: Martha Stewart
The good news is that the least expensive tequila makes the best margaritas, but you must use freshly squeezed lime juice.
Author: Martha Stewart
One of the oldest American cocktails, the mint julep originated in Virginia and was popularized in Kentucky. The two states have bickered over the proper way to prepare one for the past 200 years. No matter:...
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh ginger adds sharpness and complexity to classic margaritas in this refreshing cocktail recipe from Jean Georges bartender Peter Okkerse.
Author: Martha Stewart
These refreshing cocktails are made with gin and either yellow or red plums.
Author: Martha Stewart
Have a romantic night in, and toast each other with a colorful cocktail. Stir pomegranate juice into vodka, add simple syrup, and pour over ice. Topped off with sparkling wine and a sprinkling of jewel-like...
Author: Martha Stewart
To get the party started, stir or shake up a round of these festive drinks.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Making homemade flavored vodka takes only a little effort but produces impressive results. The pear-spiked liquor can be stored at room temperature for up to two months, but needs at least two weeks to...
Author: Martha Stewart
No blender needed for this lighter, more refreshing take on the classic poolside drink. Using minimal cream of coconut and coconut milk gives the cocktail just a hint of richness.
Author: Martha Stewart
This refreshing cocktail is made with cucumber-infused gin.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can make this cherry lemonade drink as sweet-or sour-as you like. Just add sugar to taste.
Author: Martha Stewart
A bracing salted rim may be a tradition, but it can overwhelm the nuances of a good tequila. On the other hand, a touch of superfine sugar can be a nice complement to citrus-centered margaritas.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dairy-free take on a classic compromises nothing in taste and can be made with any soy, rice, or nut milk.
Author: Martha Stewart
This frozen cocktail will instantly transport you to the tropics. Simply blend together a refreshing combination of ripe strawberries, bananas, and peaches, plus dark rum and orange liqueur. To freeze...
Author: Martha Stewart
Pear-infused vodka and honey syrup combine in this sweet, mellow cocktail recipe from Julian Niccolini, co-owner of The Four Seasons
Author: Martha Stewart
Black-currant cordial highlights the delicacy of white tea.
Author: Martha Stewart
A cousin of the Cosmo, this refreshing citrus cocktail is best served poolside.
Author: Martha Stewart
This refreshing drink made with orange, lime, and lemon will help you keep cool on a hot summer day.
Author: Martha Stewart
What creature, vampire or otherwise, could resist a sip of this bewitching beverage? Black currant nectar provides the bloody black hue for this brandy-based drink. With its crowd-friendly size and enchanting...
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha puts a twist on the classic Kentucky Derby drink by sweetening it with homemade lemon syrup. The bright citrus flavor complements the bourbon and fresh mint beautifully.
Author: Martha Stewart