Like other mojitos, this contains sparkling water for effervescence and lime juice but also includes plump cherries and cherry vodka.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you're looking for a refreshing and delicious cocktail, try white sangria. This fruity summer punch can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. It's just...
Author: Martha Stewart
Stir or shake up a round of these festive drinks to get the party started.
Author: Martha Stewart
This festive punch will get your party started and keep it rolling all night.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sweet Italian syrups combined with sparkling water create vivid and flavorful nonalcoholic drinks. These fruit-, nut-, and herb-flavored syrups are available...
Author: Martha Stewart
Prepare several batches of this sparkling summer cocktail (pictured, right) from Joe Campanale in advance and avoid having to mix drinks while guests are...
Author: Martha Stewart
Cool weather brings pomegranates to the market and table just as many other fruits are disappearing. Use these beautiful, tart fruits to help warm up your...
Author: Martha Stewart
A simple yet exotic cooler mixes pureed mango, golden rum, and pineapple juice into a tropical treat.
Author: Martha Stewart
You may substitute other fresh or frozen berries, such as blueberries or raspberries, for the frozen strawberries.
Author: Martha Stewart
With an effervescent kick, a generous dose of vitamins, and less sugar than straight juice, these sparklers provide a healthy way to rehydrate.
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 tangy and sweet cocktail complements a savory vegetarian Italian dish such as Eggplant Parm Stacks.
Author: Martha Stewart
Made with black-currant puree and fresh lime juice, this bracing cocktail is a fresh twist on a cosmopolitan.
Author: Martha Stewart
More reasons to make merry: a festive eggnog enriched with a boost of coffee.
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...
Author: Riley Wofford
For spiked lemonade, pour an ounce of vodka over ice into each glass before topping with limeade.
Author: Martha Stewart
No fall party would be complete without this warm, spicy classic, laced with maple syrup.
Author: Martha Stewart
Can't decide between a post-dinner drink and a hit of caffeine with something sweet? This mocha cocktail should satisfy both cravings.
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...
Author: Martha Stewart
Mint invigorates a calming tea, brewed from a traditional Indian blend of ginger, fennel, and cardamom.
Author: Martha Stewart
Heat up your holiday meal -- or any occasion -- with our spiced apple drink.
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,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This nonalcoholic pink drink is a great treat for children during festive occasions.
Author: Martha Stewart
After a stay in the freezer, cubes of watermelon become "ice" for this margarita, which gets an herbal edge from basil-infused tequila.
Author: Martha Stewart
Tequila infused at home with jalapenos and lime takes an otherwise classic margarita to the next level.
Author: Martha Stewart
For stronger lemon flavor, add some juiced lemon halves (wash lemons before squeezing) to the lemonade.
Author: Martha Stewart
The blood-orange juice turns what would ordinarily be a mimosa into a lovely ruby-tinted cocktail.
Author: Martha Stewart
Freezing the citrus slices keeps this refreshing punch cold without using ice.
Author: Martha Stewart
Like a boozy slushie! This fruity concoction relies on wine, brandy, and frozen stone fruit and strawberries.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This warming drink has the flavorful depth of the classic red version but is lighter in body. Choose a white that's not too acidic, such as a Viognier...
Author: Martha Stewart
An update of the Italian-American caffé Romano, an espresso served with a bit of lemon peel, this fizzy incarnation blends tart lemon soda with a cool...
Author: Martha Stewart
A surprising twist on the classic frozen margarita, this refreshing drink offers just the right mix of sour and sweet.
Author: Martha Stewart
To usher in Halloween, you'll need a proper roiling, steaming brew-like those conjured in the best witches' kitchens. This Hot Spiced Concord Grape Juice...
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
Our Bloody Marys look different, but all 3 use traditional ingredients -- tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, hot-pepper sauce, and salt. Red, yellow,...
Author: Martha Stewart
You'll be surprised by what a natural pairing soothing lavender and lively citrus make in this refreshing brew.
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...
Author: Martha Stewart
Esquire's Drinks Database contains hundreds of cocktail recipes, curated and annotated by the noted drinks historian and scholar, David Wondrich. This...
It's good to have virgin drinks on hand for abstaining party-goers.
Author: Martha Stewart
This brilliant blue cocktail is a festive alternative to the original.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a grown-up lemonade, turn to this vodka-spiked version.
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
Slushy frozen lemonade is a delicious hot-weather refresher for all ages.
Author: Martha Stewart
We've swapped out the traditional lime for fresh lemon juice in this classic gin cocktail and sweetened the drink with homemade rosemary syrup, which imparts...
Author: Martha Stewart
It's worth seeking out high-quality maraschino cherries, such as those from the brand Tillen Farms -- they're free of artificial color.
Author: Martha Stewart
Vodka Martinis with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives are the perfect delight for cocktail hour.
Author: Martha Stewart



