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Old Pepper

This bourbon cocktail recipe from Alba Huerta uses whiskey, lemon, turbinado sugar, and hot sauce.

Author: Alba Huerta

Perfect Manhattan

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.

The Red Hook Recipe

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...

Author: Paul Clarke

Rabbit Punch

Author: Matt Wallace

Baileys Jell O Shots

Get your shot glasses ready for Baileys Jell-O Shots from Delish.com.

Butterscotch Eggnog Recipe

The smokiness of Scotch pairs nicely with light brown sugar in this eggnog variation.

Author: J. Kenji López-Alt

Sage Brown Derby

I love grapefruit cocktails year-round, but the rye and sage make this one especially wintry.

Author: Alison Roman

Little Italy

This Manhattan cocktail variation from Audrey Saunders of Pegu Club in NYC starts with rye and vermouth, then adds Cynar amaro to appealing effect.

Author: Kara Newman

Bourbon Balls

Bourbon Balls

Author: Mrs. Harold M. James

Strawberry, Grapefruit, and Chamomile Brunch Punch

This summery, bright tea punch is no wilting flower, thanks to a proper dose of bourbon.

Author: Joy Wilson

Mint Julep

Author: Edna Lewis

Sazerac

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...

Author: Chris McMillian

Cider Hot Toddy

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...

Turmeric Hot Toddy

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.

Author: Claire Sprouse

Mint Julep

Author: Eben Freeman

Whiskey Sour

There's a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.

Author: Chris Morocco

Blueberry Julep

Author: Laura Fyfe

Cowboy Shandy

Highwest's Campfire whiskey is a blend of Scotch, bourbon, and rye; a gently peaty blended Scotch is the next best thing.

Author: Tristan Willey

Eben Freeman's Manhattan

Try bartender Eben Freeman's recipe for a Manhattan cocktail, made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.

Author: Eben Freeman

Morning Glory Cocktail Recipe

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...

Author: Paul Clarke

Penicillin Cocktail Recipe

Fresh ginger and a float of extra-smoky Scotch lend complexity to this modern riff on a whiskey sour.

Author: Paul Clarke

Hot Toddy

Author: María Del Mar Sacasa

Sparkling Bourbon Pear Cocktail Recipe

A velvety roasted pear purée is the key to this batched bourbon drink that says fall without screaming it.

Author: Autumn Giles

Buchanan's Aguila

Grapefruit soda adds a sweet tang to this simple Scotch whisky drink.

Upgraded Lynchburg Lemonade Recipe

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.

Author: Jeff Lucas

The Bitter Irishman Recipe

This St. Patrick's Day-appropriate cocktail is way better than green beer. The whiskey is light and almost floral, and the amaro is spicy and rich. Fresh lemon gives the drink a punch of refreshing...

Author: Elana Lepkowski

Fireball Eggnog

This Fireball Eggnog recipe will spice up your favorite Christmas drink!

Author: Copyright Spilling Tequila.

Slow Cooked Hoisin Pork Roast with Green Onions

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...