Cocktail
How to Make the Ultimate Mint Julep
Start crushing your ice: We broke the code on the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby.
This Cocktail Proves Rhubarb Isn't Just for Pie
It all works thanks to the magic of ginger, acid, sugar, and a bit of bubbly water.
The Shrubarb
Our version of the vinegar-based syrup known as a shrub is infused with tangy rhubarb and spicy ginger and adds sweetness and acid to any cocktail-or seltzer.
The Cocktail to Convert Vodka Haters
To get us through winter's most frustrating month, we turn to the spirit everybody loves to hate.
The Right Ice For the Drink
Different drinks call for different ice.
The Spring Forward Cocktail
Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday—and don't forget to infuse vodka with rosemary now so that you can enjoy this citrusy cocktail then.
Simple Syrup: Even More Simple Than You Thought
Recipes and ratios abound for this liquid sugar. The truth: They can all be ignored.
Especiado Cocktail
Find dried hibiscus flowers at Mexican grocery stores, or buy tea bags at the supermarket.
Hot Toddy Pick-Me-Up
The hot toddy is not simply a mixture of hot water and booze. It's a miracle worker, a doctor, and a life coach in a cup. And although it does seem to do the trick for everything from a sore throat to a cough, it's just as good when you're healthy. This version—from Damon Boelte, bar manager at Prime Meats restaurant in Brooklyn—omits the usual honey or sugar and plays up the herbal and spicy notes instead.
The French 75 Isn't What You Think
While the rest of the world makes this classic Champagne cocktail with gin, bars in New Orleans go a different way.
Pomegranate Aperitif
Saba is wine-grape juice that's been reduced until syrupy and concentrated. If you can't find it, use a few drops of aged balsamic vinegar.
Rules of the House Cocktail
You don't need a mixologist to make you a simple, seasonal drink every night. You can do that yourself, at home. But first, some guidelines.
Bloody Marys Are the Absolute Worst
Adina Steiman thinks Bloody Marys are gross. Matt Duckor doesn't. Here, Adina makes her case.
This Smoky, Boozy Cocktail Will Get You Through Winter
Introducing the Smoky Robinson, Epi's House Cocktail for Winter '15.
Top 5 Sexiest Cocktails
Satisfy the senses with these seductive sips
Bloody Marys Are the Best Ever
Adina Steiman thinks Bloody Marys are gross. Matt Duckor doesn't. Here, Matt makes his case.
Why You Should Drink Mezcal Instead of Tequila
If you like tequila, you'll love mezcal.
Three Keys To Home Cocktailing From Death & Co, The Drinks Book You Need To Buy
A New York institution shows how to tipple at home.
