Not that you need a special reason to enjoy a delectably citrusy rum drink on a summer night, but this weekend you'll have one: Sunday, July 19th is National Daiquiri Day.

Already a big fan of the Classic Daiquiri, I decided to expand my repertoire this year by trying out its cousin, the Hemingway Daiquiri. An icy blend of white rum and fresh grapefruit and lime juices, sweetened with a splash of maraschino liqueur, this warm-weather cocktail sounded like a real treat... More

Tuesday is Bastille Day - or le quatorze juillet (14th July), as it's often more expediently known in modern France.

In honor of the occasion, a friend asked me if I could design a cocktail and call it The Jacobin after the powerful French Revolution-era club. She wanted it to be something strong - and tinged with red.

Here's what I came up with... More

Maybe you’ve been known to make the occasional Gin and Tonic at home, but leave the Mojitos, Caipirinhas, and Margaritas to the pro bartenders to mix up. Or maybe you’re already a master of half a dozen recipes, but haven’t yet tried that incredibly refreshing-looking one that just caught your eye because you’re short a bar staple or two.

Here’s how, by stocking up on some basic ingredients and a minimum of specialized tools, you can start building your own home bar for entertaining this Fourth of July weekend - and keep things shaking and stirring for months to come.
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Something's brewing in NYC's Nolita. Hidden away down a narrow flight of concrete steps off Lafayette St. is Pravda, an atmospheric Russian bar-bistro. Infused with the rich, warm tones of well-worn wood and old leather, and accented with earthy reds, Pravda's Old World style doesn't end with the decor. Earlier this week, I visited their bar kitchen to find out more...
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Along with all those juicy, red strawberries and tart, crisp rhubarb stalks filling the markets right now, here's another welcome seasonal arrival: Food &amp Wine Magazine's annual cocktail guide. More

This Good Question comes in to us from Amber, just in time for the beginning of tall, cool drink season:

At the risk of sounding uneducated about bar staples, I'm posing my question to you Kitchn foodies. I'm wondering...What's the difference between tonic water, mineral water, seltzer, carbonated water, and club soda? They all seem like fizzy water alternatives, and they may be identical. But could I, say, make one of those exquisitely refreshing-looking gin and tonics with the mineral water that I keep stashed in the fridge? More

Memorial Day weekend's almost here. These last lazy days of May call for something tall, cool, and refreshing. Something that's quick and easy to mix so you can get back to that very important job of relaxing...

Here's a roundup of some of our favorite no-hassle patio drinks: More

The tinkle of ice. The scent of fresh-cut lime and the cool, bittersweet, tongue-tickling effervescence of that first sip. A perfectly seamless blend of crisp, junipery gin and thirst-quenchingly zesty tonic water, it's no wonder the Gin and Tonic is one of the most perennially popular patio drinks. More

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday - and there’s a whole summer’s worth of lazy weekend mornings stretching out ahead of us. Seems like just the right time to look at some tall, cool, brunch-able drinks. More

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner. Why not get things started a little early this weekend with a Margarita?

A cool, thirst-quenching combination of tart and sweet, accented by the warmth of tequila and the savory piquancy of salt, the Margarita is the perfect drink for a warm evening. But which recipe to choose?

I’m going to tell you my absolute favorite way to mix one, but then I want to hear yours…. More