James Bond. Nick Charles. Although you might admire the style and wit of these legendary cinematic drinkers, you won’t necessarily want to copy their mixing techniques. To get the very best results from your bar ingredients, here's a quick guide to when to shake, when to stir, and when to "build" your drinks: More

Looking for new ways to toast Valentine's Day at home this year? Polish up your best stemware for this bouquet of 12 cocktail and spirit ideas. More

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Although I'd never used cocktail foamer before, or seen it mentioned in a recipe, over the years, I'd spotted the odd bottle on a supermarket shelf and wondered, Was this a bar essential I'd somehow missed? This week, cocktail shaker in hand, I set out to investigate. More

With all the fresh, juicy citrus in season right now, I've been on a bit of a sours kick. Jack Roses, Bourbon Sours, Margaritas, and Daiquiris all sound refreshingly good. The other night, I was in the mood for a classic sour I hadn't made in a long time: the Sidecar. Problem was, I was missing an important ingredient.

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Martinis and Manhattans have been experiencing something of a shakeup lately. Recent changes in the availability of two iconic brands of bar staples are affecting the way we mix our drinks. More

Margaritas, Daiquiris, Whiskey Sours, Sidecars... With their perfect balance of tart and sweet, drinks belonging to the boozy, citrus-y sours family have always been some of my very favorites. But up until this week, there was one classic sour I still hadn't tried making at home: the Jack Rose cocktail. More

Q: True or False? Spirits are completely shelf stable. Unlike wine, which can sometimes develop an off taste during storage, or rapidly go downhill once it's been opened, liquor will keep indefinitely.

A: Well, yes and no. Read on to learn how to get the most out of your favorite bottle.

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A fresh-tasting blend of cold milk, cream and eggs seasoned with sugar, vanilla and nutmeg and spiked with dark, rich liquor, homemade eggnog is a far cry from the cloying, chemical-laden stuff that comes from cartons. And the biggest surprise? It's quick and easy to prepare. More

Last week we sampled a pair of festive holiday punches - and our readers shared some of their own great recipes as well. This week we're going to take a look at one last important detail: Ice. More

This Good Question comes from reader, Kristen, just in time for party season: I'm throwing my first holiday party for some close friends and colleagues soon and was wondering if any readers or contributors at The Kitchn know of a great holiday punch to make for my guests. Thank you! More