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
This mint julep recipe makes the perfect drink for a Kentucky Derby celebration--simple syrup, bourbon, and crushed ice garnished with a mint leaf.
Author: Diana Rattray
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
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
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
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
Give your mojito a berry spin with this easy rum recipe. The raspberry mojito uses fresh lime, mint, and raspberries, as well as a raspberry liqueur.
Author: Colleen Graham
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
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.
No muss, no fuss. This martini cocktail on ice is good to go in a few seconds.
Author: Robert Simonson
This sparkling punch, with its aromatic mixture of sage, lemon, and ginger, is refreshing and light enough to drink all night.
Author: Anna Stockwell
White wine sangria is the perfect summer party punch. It's lighter than red wine sangrias and includes strawberries, peaches, and citrus.
Author: Stacy Slinkard
This punch recipe from Shannon Mustipher uses Earl Grey tea, pineapple, grapefruit, and pot still Jamaican rum.
Author: Shannon Mustipher
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
Created at an Irish airport by chef Joe Sheridan for passengers who made an emergency landing there, this recipe was then passed along to the bartender...
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
Simple, refreshing, minty. This easy rum cocktail with mint is a great way to use up over-eager garden mint.
Author: Chris Morocco
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
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
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
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
Bright, bold, sweet, and tart strawberries give an early summer punch to the classic margarita recipe. Serve up this strawberry margarita blended and garnished...
Author: Elana Lepkowski
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 Espresso Martini is "retro" cocktail (popular in the '80s and '90s) is making a comeback on cocktail menus and after dinner parties.
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 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
Turn this punch recipe up a notch with a decorative ice ring.
Author: Ann Redding
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
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