If anyone deserves a drink this weekend, it's the Bronx Zoo's Cobra. Allow me to explain. More

With the weather warming up now, I've found myself craving simple "patio" drinks. Something fizzy - and not too fussy - that can be stirred with ice right in the glass. Here are five of my favorite warm-weather classics, each made from just three basic ingredients (a soda, a spirit, and some citrus). What are some of yours? More

Spring is coming into full, glorious bloom. Here are two new spirits that pair perfectly with the season. One's made with sweet, delicate vine blossoms, the other with luscious, fresh stone fruit. More

Yes, believe it or not, there really is a drink called the Income Tax Cocktail. And what better day than April 15th (or, perhaps this year, the 18th) to give this gin-based classic a try? More

If you love apricots as much as I do, you're in for a treat with today's cocktail recipe: the luscious - and saucily named - Knicker Twist. More

Spherical ice doesn't just look great in a drink, it has practical advantages too. Today we're going to look at two trays that can be used for making spherical, er, "cubes" at home. And as an added bonus, we'll be talking to cocktail ice expert Camper English as well. More

I wanted to try a new recipe this week. Something light and clean and fresh-tasting as a way of toasting the new spring season. Well, I found one I'm absolutely over the moon about: the Kew Garden cocktail. More

Vodka drinkers: What do you look for when you're choosing a bottle? Value pricing? Super-premium quality? A good mixer? Something to sip neat? Today we're going to taking an up-close look at two new unflavored vodkas that are quite different from one another: Purity and Wódka. Have you given either a try? More

Location, location, location. Where you buy your liquor, how much you pay for it, and the selection available to you: these things are all determined by the region in which you live. Join us - and weigh in with your own experiences - as we take a closer look at the way liquor is sold in different U.S. states. (Readers who live in other parts of the world, we’d love to compare notes with you too.) More

Impatiently waiting for spring? Dreaming about the flavors of ripe summer stone fruit and lush, dark berries? How about this tall, roaring-red cocktail made with ruby port: the Black Cup. More