The Espresso Martini is "retro" cocktail (popular in the '80s and '90s) is making a comeback on cocktail menus and after dinner parties.
The French 75 is a classic Champagne cocktail featuring gin or cognac. Mix up this bright, bubbly drink and try one of its many popular variations.
Author: Colleen Graham
Author: Kim Haasarud
A weekend brunch isn't complete without a Bloody Mary. There may be lots of store-bought options but get the BEST flavor by making your own mix!
Author: Elana Lepkowski
This citrusy dessert cocktail is a great way to use up any leftover Champagne or sparkling wine that may have gone flat.
Author: Tom Parker Bowles
The Tequila Sunrise cocktail gets an upgrade by swapping smoky mezcal for tequila and a sweet, tart DIY pomegranate syrup for store-bought grenadine.
Author: Matt Duckor
Krupnik is a Polish honeyed vodka served hot or cold. The recipe requires no aging time and you can make it quickly by steeping vodka with spices.
Author: Barbara Rolek
Looking for a fun blue drink with pure tropical style and taste? Mix up the famous blue Hawaiian, complete with coconut, pineapple, and rum.
Author: Colleen Graham
This bourbon cocktail is a variation on the whiskey sour, shaken with honey for sweetness.
Author: Chris Morocco
The vampire's kiss is a fun cocktail recipe. This fruity vodka martini includes raspberry liqueur and Champagne for a sparkling, blood-red Halloween...
Author: Colleen Graham
Simple, refreshing, minty. This easy rum cocktail with mint is a great way to use up over-eager garden mint.
Author: Chris Morocco
This sparkling punch, with its aromatic mixture of sage, lemon, and ginger, is refreshing and light enough to drink all night.
Author: Anna Stockwell
This simple bourbon cocktail made with grapefruit and honey dates back to the Prohibition era. An easy whiskey recipe that's great in all seasons.
Author: Lillian Chou
Meet the Negroni's wintery cousin, made with whiskey instead of gin. Rye whiskey is peppery and dry; you can also make this classic cocktail with bourbon...
Author: Maggie Hoffman
The cherry blossom, as well as the addition of sake and maraschino liqueur to the usual gin, result in a very delicate Martini.
Author: Robert Simonson
The Cuba libre is a refreshing and incredibly simple mixed drink. It is similar to a rum and Coke, but the fresh lime is what makes it stand out.
Author: Colleen Graham
The salty dog is a simple gin and grapefruit juice drink with a salted rim. Learn how to make it and transform it into a martini or party punch.
Author: Colleen Graham
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A lovely rosé sangria, this recipe pairs the pink wine with peaches, raspberries, and strawberries. It's ready to drink after just an hour in the...
Author: Colleen Graham
Straight from New Orleans, the Sazerac is a classic cocktail that remains popular. Its simple mix includes rye whiskey, sugar, bitters, and absinthe.
Author: Colleen Graham
Turn a whole watermelon into a boozy treat with your favorite vodka. A spiked melon is a fun way to serve the fruit at your next summer party.
Author: Colleen Graham
Grilling the lemons brings out their aroma and natural sweetness. It also adds a roasty complexity to a super refreshing cocktail.
Author: Kristin Donnelly
The Hemingway daiquiri is a classic cocktail created in Cuba. Also called the Papa Doble, it adds maraschino and grapefruit to the rum daiquiri.
Author: Colleen Graham
Author: Liza Schoenfein
Author: Kristin Donnelly
This punch recipe from Shannon Mustipher uses Earl Grey tea, pineapple, grapefruit, and pot still Jamaican rum.
Author: Shannon Mustipher
Author: Kim Haasarud
The sweet sunrise is a fantastic nonalcoholic brunch drink. The easy recipe requires just two common ingredients to create a virgin tequila sunrise.
Author: Colleen Graham
Sloe gin is a sweet liqueur flavored with sloe berries. Learn why it's gaining popularity again and mix up refreshing fruit cooler known as the sloe...
Author: Colleen Graham
The blueberry tea drink recipe is easy to make and very comforting. The warm cocktail has a surprise to it and it may become your favorite spiked tea.
Author: Colleen Graham
Author: Fred Thompson
Amaretto is used in many popular cocktails. Discover how easy it is to make your own amaretto liqueur at home with this simple one-hour recipe
Author: Colleen Graham
Author: Naren Young
The piña colada is a favorite rum cocktail and easy to make. This recipe requires no blender, is filled with fresh ingredients, and is delicious.
Author: Colleen Graham
Author: Jamie Deen
Simple Syrup is the most basic sweetener used in cocktails, and as the name states, it's simple-made of just sugar and water.
Author: Jason Kosmas