Looking for a hot drink to cozy up to on a crisp fall evening? Something with the sweetness of apples and honey, the bright zing of ginger and lemon, and a little extra boozy warmth? How about a Hot Apple-Ginger Toddy? More

Times have changed and the choices keep growing. With all the newly available organic spirits on the market, the eco-conscious drinker now has plenty of sustainably sourced, pesticide-free cocktail options. More

Now that the days are getting shorter and chillier, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book and a nice warming glass of whisky - or should that be whiskey? Same thing, just different spelling, right? Well, that depends… More

Want to toast the end of the summer in style? How about mixing yourself up a cool, elegant Lillet Sin? More

Q: The Tom Collins, John Collins, Gin Fizz, Sloe Gin Fizz, Ramos Gin Fizz - and Violet Fizz. They're all related. Do you know how? More

If that quote from Chandler isn't enough to make you want to try this tangy old-time cocktail, maybe Julie & Julia or Mad Men will be... More

Looking for something cool and refreshing, with all the summery herbal flavor of a Pimm's Cup, but with a little extra kick?

How does a tall glass of spicy, spiked Cajun Lemonade sound? More

When I visited Tokyo for the first time last month, I enjoyed quite a few memorable food and drink-related experiences: watching a lightning-fast 5 am tuna auction, shopping at a depachika, eating the freshest sushi I'd ever tasted, sampling a variety of Japanese whiskies, and sipping on a tall, cool yuzu mojito with a Quentin Tarantino twist... More

Smooth. Mellow. Contemplative. A perfect slow-sipping after-dinner drink….

Up until a few years ago, this was not a description I’d ever imagine applying to tequila. But then I’d never tasted an añejo before. More

Do you enjoy Nora Maynard's weekly column on cocktails, Straight Up? And perhaps you enjoyed her previous column about cooking and classic film, The Celluloid Pantry. Well, if so, and if you live in New York City, then you should consider attending her seminar at Astor Center this Friday. It's all about classic sips from great films, good tips for making cocktails at home, and a few good drinks to try right there. Check it out!

• Get all the details here: Classic Cocktails, Classic Film, Friday July 24th at Astor Center