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This Notoriously Difficult Bar Staple Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Shortcut orgeat means that you can make mai tais on demand.
Army & Navy
An almond syrup imparts rich body to this otherwise bright, citrusy gin sour.
Easy Orgeat
This shortcut to cocktail orgeat is easy to pull off when you start with store-bought almond milk.
Tres Leches Cake
This tres leches cake recipe gets its tenderness from the addition of a fourth type of milk and a kick from a shot of rum.
Bellini
Bright, bubbly, and hard to resist, a well-made peach bellini is a thing of beauty.
Vodka Martini
Crisp, clear, and preferably ice cold, a vodka martini is anything and everything you want it to be.
Harvey Wallbanger
A Hollywood hopeful turned all-American success story, this 1970s classic deserves a modern renaissance.
Vesper
Martinis get all the glory, but this is the first cocktail James Bond ever ordered.
Sidecar
Consider this citrusy sidecar cocktail recipe a friendly reminder to stock up on cognac.
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The 17 Most Popular Drink Recipes of 2023
Here are the fizzy, bitter, bright, and smoky drinks our readers made the most this year.
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17 After-Dinner Drinks to Linger Over
Sip these after-dinner drinks instead of dessert—or alongside it.
Step Aside, Hot Chocolate. Hot Vanilla Is Coming to Town
Laced with a splash of rum and a crown of foam, this milky, malty wonder is ready for the spotlight.
Irish Coffee
The ultimate winter warmer, Irish coffee is satisfying and timeless and requires only four ingredients.
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30 New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Toast Through the Night
Watch the ball drop with one of these festive New Year’s drinks in hand.
How Long Is Fresh-Squeezed Citrus Juice Still Considered Fresh?
Don’t push it too far or you’ll end up with juice that tastes like laundry detergent.
How Punch Became Everyone’s Favorite Party Drink
This family of drinks is so 1630s—but your holiday party wouldn’t be complete without it.
Frothy Hot Vanilla Malted
Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, since its the primary flavoring here.
Tiramisu
You don’t need to speak Italian or even turn on the oven to make this dreamy espresso-scented dessert.
Champagne Cocktail
The elegant three-ingredient classic Champagne cocktail makes every glass feel like a special occasion.
Clover Leaf
The Clover Leaf is a floral, fruity, and sweet gin drink, made with grenadine, lemon juice, and egg whites, which has the taste and texture of berry cream soda.