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Vieux Carré
Named for the French Quarter of New Orleans, this classic cocktail is complex and boozy. It’s made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine, an herbal liqueur that's sweetened with a touch of honey.
Stone Fruit Salad With Rosé Vinaigrette
Choose a dry, mineral-driven rosé for this stone fruit salad—it will become pleasantly syrupy but balanced when it mingles with the fruits’ juices and honey.
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23 Beach Drinks That Bring the Chill to Chilling by the Ocean
Don’t let your seaside libations be an afterthought.
Absinthe Minded
Green and frothy in appearance, this gin, lime, and absinthe cocktail is a whimsical warm-weather drink.
Bourbon–Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
Find out why one reviewer calls it “the holy grail of BBQ sauces.”
The Vodka Sauce Has Left the Pasta
The spicy, creamy sauce has big potential for grilled veggies, melty sandwiches, and your next homemade pizza night.
You Can Make This Frozen Negroni Without Any Gadgets
The hottest drink of the summer is slushy (and portable).
Caipirinha
The cooling, bracing Caipirinha, a.k.a. Brazil’s national cocktail, requests your undivided attention.
Negronis for While You Set Up the Tents
This version jacks up the gin quotient to keep the sweetness in check, while the splash of water softens the classic cocktail's boozy edges.
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29 Frozen Drinks That Are Worth the Brain Freeze
These slushy frozen cocktails are all about fresh fruit and big flavors, not bottled mixes.
Frozen Daiquiri
Ditch the shaker and break out the blender. We’re cooling off with lightning-fast frozen daiquiris.
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29 Pink Drinks to Help You Live Your Barbie Dreams
If you can’t decide what to drink, choose by color.
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47 Summer Cocktails to Put You in a Sunny Mood
Chill out with these easy-drinking summer favorites.
Frozen Mango Margarita
A batch of these fruity frozen mango margaritas is sure to win you the title “life of the party.”
Tequila Sunrise
With just four ingredients and a star-studded fan base that includes Mick Jagger, the tequila sunrise will brighten any cocktail hour.
Tiramisu Granita
A refreshing tiramisu-inspired granita, topped with whipped mascarpone and cocoa.
Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Shake up your next backyard BBQ with this frozen watermelon margarita recipe. It’ll cool you down faster than a dunk in the pool.
How to Garnish Your Cocktails Like a Pro
Think cocktail garnishes like smoky cinnamon sticks, intricate orange peel rosettes, and fanned apple slices.
The Real Story Behind Kansas City’s Signature Cocktail
For starters, it’s not even from Kansas City.
It’s Time to Give the Amaretto Sour Another Chance
This classic transcends its reputation for hangovers and heartburn.