A deft combination of Amontillado sherry with apricot liqueur in Tiffanie Barriere’s homage to Alain Locke, the first African American Rhodes Scholar.

Tiffanie Barriere

Jun 1, 2022

This Vodka Lemonade Is Ready for Your Summer Happy Hour

A basil simple syrup makes it special.

Tara Holland

May 24, 2022

6 Essentials for the Perfect Mimosa

You may think that crafting a mimosa requires nothing more than simply splashing cheap bubbly wine into orange juice, but if you take a little extra time, source quality ingredients, and embrace a creative spirit, you can very easily take this brunch staple to the next level. When shopping for a dry, sparkling wine to use in my mimosas, I tend to stay in the $10 to $25 range. I like to provide a delicious option for those brunch guests, who might want to simply sip on sparkling wine, sans juice.

Jayme Henderson

May 2, 2019

20 Refreshing Fruity Cocktails to Sip All Summer

Bring sunny vibes straight to your couch.

Naomi Tomky

May 3, 2022

Recipe: Captain Palmer Cocktail

Spiced rum doesn’t really scream summer to me, but iced tea sure does! Mix them together and you get a refreshing lemony tea with an adult spin. This cocktail has a lovely spicy kick, perfect for sipping outside on a hot summer eve. Not to mention, it can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes. You may have guessed a Captain Palmer is a spin on the classic Arnold Palmer, a non-alcoholic drink of half iced tea and half lemonade.

Maureen Petrosky

May 17, 2022

Friday Cocktail Recipe: The Summer Sage

You got the kids back to school. You survived the 105 degree late-August heat. And now — it’s time for a drink. This cocktail, with red plums, sage, and rye whiskey, is like a grown-up whiskey sour. Rye whiskey, a cousin to Tennessee whiskey (aka Jack Daniels) and bourbon, is a sort of forgotten American classic. Whiskey made from a rye mash has been around for hundreds of years — George Washington used to distill it at Mount Vernon.

Nancy Mitchell

May 17, 2022

Trend Spotlight: St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur

As the seasons change, so do our tastes in cocktails. As winter ends, we find ourselves pushing the warming, drink-by-the-fireplace libations such as cognac and bourbon to the back of the liquor cabinet and reaching for the lighter, fresher spirits. One such liquor we’ve been in the mood for lately is St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, a new addition to the bar scene and currently a hot commodity.

Kathryn Hill

May 12, 2022

20 Simple Mocktail Recipes That Are Perfect for a Gathering

They're both fruity and festive.

Cory Fernandez

May 6, 2022

The 4 Essential Types of Tequila and How to Use Them

Learn how each variety is special in its own way.

Cory Fernandez

May 5, 2022

How to Properly Salt the Rim of a Glass for Margaritas and More

Here's how to get the perfect amount of salt on the glass.

Nora Maynard

May 4, 2022

Try This: Cucumber-Infused Rum

We’ve got a fridge full of cucumbers and a vacation coming up in a few days, which means we’re dutifully eating, drinking, and preserving these summer fruits as quickly as we can. Inspired by a recipe from the Two Hot Tamales, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, we also made a cucumber and rum infusion.Using a vegetable peeler, we peeled and sliced a cucumber into thin strips. One could also cut rounds or chunks, but we thought strips might be better for infusing.

Emily Han

May 4, 2022

If You Like a Mint Julep, You'll Love a Whiskey Smash

A simple, refreshing, and totally classic bourbon cocktail.

Maria Do

Apr 30, 2022

9 Margarita Recipes You’ll Want to Make All Summer Long

These refreshing drinks will make you want to stay home for happy hour.

Christine Byrne

Apr 19, 2022

12 Tax Day Cocktails You Deserve to Drink Tonight

Let's all toast to filing on time.

Sheela Prakash

Apr 12, 2022

Easy Lemon Drop Martini

Sweet, sour, and oh so simple.

Nicole Rufus

Apr 12, 2022

I Bought This Giant Measuring Cup After Watching Ina Garten Use It on Instagram

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You need this ... even if you're not much of a cook.

Rochelle Bilow

Apr 1, 2022

I Tried the Sarah Jessica Parker-Inspired Wine Cocktail and It’s Even Better than a Cosmo

"As someone who advocates for drinks with the perfect balance of fruity, sweet, and bitter, this drink was truly top-tier!"

Cory Fernandez

Mar 16, 2022

These Black-Owned Wines, Spirits, and Mixers Belong on Your Bar Cart

Shopping

Make room on your bar cart.

Danielle Deavens

Feb 14, 2022

Chocolate-Covered Cherries

Making this classic candy-store confection is easier than you think.

Amelia Rampe

Jan 30, 2022

This Luxurious Find Is My Secret Weapon for Making Fancy Cocktails at Home

Shopping

Seltzer lovers, lean in.

Danielle St. Pierre

Jan 5, 2022

Ron Ponche

The Panamanian custard-style beverage is creamy, spiced perfection.

Marisel Salazar

Dec 21, 2021

British Sausage Rolls

They're the U.K. equivalent to pigs in a blanket.

Tara Holland

Dec 15, 2021

This Editor-Favorite, Hangover-Proof Aperitif Now Comes as a Festive Set — and It Makes the Most Perfect Hostess Gift

Shopping

Curl up with Haus this holiday season.

Danielle St. Pierre

Dec 14, 2021

Winter Pimm’s Punch

It's refreshingly tart and delicately sweet, with a soft background of warm spices.

Arlyn Osborne

Dec 9, 2021

Vanilla Mudslide Cocktail

It's the perfect dessert cocktail.

Laura Manzano

Dec 8, 2021

Perfect Amaretto Sour

For the best-ever version of the classic, use bourbon.

Perry Santanachote

Nov 16, 2021

Mediterranean-Inspired Turkey Pinwheels

Kids and adults will love them

Kelli Foster

Nov 15, 2021

Negroni Sbagliato

One mistake led to the perfect twist on the classic Italian cocktail.

Sheela Prakash

Nov 15, 2021

Muhammara Is the Spicy, Sweet, and Tangy Red Pepper Dip You Need to Know About

It's unlike anything you've had before.

Sheela Prakash

Nov 13, 2021

Say Hello to the Ultimate Winter Margarita

This cranberry cocktail is bursting with festive flair.

Nicole Rufus

Nov 12, 2021

Cozy Up to This Sweet and Spicy Tea Hot Toddy

It's our favorite way to warm up this season.

Sheela Prakash

Nov 10, 2021

Do Like the French and Kick Off Your Holiday Party with Candied Cocktail Nuts

Thanksgiving Food Fest.

The sweet-savory mix of maple syrup, cinnamon, and red pepper is simply irresistible.

Dorie Greenspan

Nov 3, 2021

This Holiday Sangria Is the Best Way to Stretch a Bottle of Wine

It's the easiest party cocktail.

Olivia Mack McCool

Nov 2, 2021

Nothing Will Put You in a Festive Mood Faster than a Warm Cup of Navegado

It's the comfort your soul needs.

Shilpa Uskokovic

Oct 31, 2021

Memorize This Recipe for the Perfect White Russian Cocktail

It's the ultimate nightcap or sweet treat.

Amelia Rampe

Oct 30, 2021

The Boulevardier Cocktail Is a Cozier, Winter Version of a Negroni

It couldn't be easier to make.

Meleyna Nomura

Oct 28, 2021

The Espresso Martini Is Making a Comeback — And We've Got the Best Recipe

Shaken not stirred, please.

Amelia Rampe

Oct 23, 2021

Kir Royale Is the Fancy Two-Ingredient Cocktail You Need to Know

The classic cocktail is fruity, bubbly, and a cinch to make.

Jesse Szewczyk

Oct 23, 2021

This Festive Fall Sangria Is the Best Make-Ahead Cocktail

The combination of Pinot Grigio, apples, citrus, ginger, and cinnamon is perfect.

Perry Santanachote

Oct 2, 2021

Sangria Shrub Punch Is Spritzy and Celebratory

It's the ultimate dinner party cocktail.

Sheela Prakash

Sep 18, 2021

This Easy, Foolproof Shandy Recipe Is Endlessly Customizable

Make one tonight!

Kristina Vänni

Sep 16, 2021

These 4-Ingredient Chickpea Fries Are the French Snack Everyone Should Know

Bonus: They're gluten-free and vegan.

Amelia Rampe

Sep 16, 2021

The Art of the Perfectly Crispy Crostini

The topping is only as good as the bread below it.

Meleyna Nomura

Sep 13, 2021

Washington Apple Is the Perfect Cocktail to Welcome Fall

Let's face it: Rosé is no longer an all-day affair.

Perry Santanachote

Sep 8, 2021

These New Virtual Cooking Classes Are So Much Better Than Zoom Happy Hours

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Upgrade your chef skills with just one click.

Rochelle Bilow

Sep 8, 2021

It's All About the Sweet-Sticky Sauce in These Cocktail Meatballs

Jellied cranberry + chili sauce = match made in heaven.

Marta Rivera Diaz

Aug 28, 2021

This 5-Ingredient Pitcher Cocktail Is the Spritz of the Summer

It's impossibly easy and oh-so refreshing.

Christine Gallary

Jul 8, 2021

This Hibiscus Mezcal Pitcher Cocktail Will Be the Star of Your Summer Gatherings

When the tart, sweet flavor of hibiscus combines with the smokiness of mezcal, you get one irresistible cocktail.

Nicole Rufus

Jul 2, 2021

9 Cocktails to Make When It’s Storming Out

Oh, August. With its temperamental days that alternate between wet blanket and just plain old wet, it may be the month of summer we love the least — or is it? Just because lightning’s flashing, thunder’s cracking, and rain is crashing down, that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. In fact, it may be the perfect excuse to stay inside, put up your feet, and mix up a cocktail.

Anna Goldfarb

Jun 20, 2021

How To Make the Best Moscow Mules at Home

They're the perfect mix of simple and sophisticated.

Sheela Prakash

Jun 20, 2021

These Alcoholic Strawberries Taste Like Delicious, Bite-Sized Daiquiris

Recipe Review

I initially wrote off alcoholic strawberries as one for the “Shots! Shots! Shots!” column. But I underestimated the boozy treat.

Maggie Hennessy

May 25, 2021

15 Thoughtful (And Useful!) Father’s Day Gifts from Nordstrom — Starting at Just $17

Shopping

Psst...number 2 will definitely secure your spot as his favorite child!

Phoebe Sklansky

May 17, 2021

Ginger-Mint Juleps with Fresh Pineapple Are a Sweet & Spicy Take on the Classic

The ultimate Kentucky Derby sipper.

Nealey Dozier

Apr 26, 2021

This Classic 3-Ingredient Gin Cocktail Is Easy to Make and Easier to Sip

It's oh-so refreshing and perfectly sweet.

Sheela Prakash

Apr 29, 2021

How to Make the Mint Julep Mocktail That’s Served at Churchill Downs

It's tasty and celebratory, and you can drink it all day long without the impact of slogging bourbon for hours on end.

Dana McMahan

Apr 26, 2021

14 Pitcher Cocktails Perfect for Easter Brunch

These drinks are as celebratory as they are seasonal.

Sheela Prakash

Feb 16, 2021

This 2-Minute, 2-Ingredient Dessert Is All I’m Making for St. Patrick’s Day

This year, order takeout and make this almost-instant treat.

Nina Elder

Mar 16, 2021

These 2-Ingredient Ranch Pinwheels Are Buttery, Garlicky, Herby Perfection

And they couldn't be easier to make.

Sheela Prakash

Mar 5, 2021

Of Course Ina Garten Has the Best Cocktail Recipe for Super Bowl Sunday

Ina's drinking a frozen Paloma on Super Bowl Sunday, and you should too!

Naomi Tomky

Feb 24, 2021

How To Make the Perfect Mimosa

The only recipe you'll ever need.

Tiffanie Barriere

Feb 4, 2021

I Found My New Favorite Candle and It Smells Just Like Freshly Brewed Coffee

Shopping

The brand also sells cocktail and tea-inspired candles!

Sholeen Damarwala

Jan 14, 2021

Can You Really Make Crystal-Clear Ice Cubes With Boiling Water?

Whether you have a built-in ice maker in the freezer or you make ice cubes the old fashioned way, you’ve probably noticed that your ice cubes appear cloudy and opaque. But, go to a restaurant or fancy cocktail bar and you’re likely to find crystal-clear cubes sitting on the bottom of the glass. Ever wonder how that happens? Well, there could be an easy way to get super crystal-clear ice at home. The ice that comes out of your freezer is usually milky-colored, not clear. Why?

Kelli Foster

Dec 31, 2020

Cocktail Conundrums: How Much Is Actually In a Dash?

Like any cocktail enthusiast worth her margarita’s salt, I know the difference bitters make in drinks. In fact, my home bar is stocked with 14 different varieties, including a citrus trio I made myself. Despite my ardor for the botanical-laced infusions, I’ve often wondered if I’m measuring them correctly into my cocktails, because, what the heck is a dash, anyway? To figure this out, I set up a very scientific experiment in my kitchen.

Jeanette Hurt

Dec 31, 2020

Essential Bar Ingredient: Rosemary Simple Syrup

Many cocktail recipes for the spring and summer call for the addition of simple syrup. Even better is when the recipe calls for a flavored simple syrup, such as rosemary. This recipe is very easy to make, and your kitchen will smell so good while you’re making it. This is taken from the May 2007 issue of Southern Living magazine. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 4 fresh rosemary sprigs Preparation Stir together first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

Kathryn Hill

Dec 31, 2020

This Is How to Make Mulled Wine Ahead of Time

The coziest cocktail just got even easier.

Sheela Prakash

Dec 22, 2020

Ina Garten’s Cheesy Puff Pastry Batons Are So Good, I’ve Made Them Every Single Week of Quarantine

Kitchn Love Letters

They taste best with a happy-hour drink in hand.

Sheela Prakash

Dec 7, 2020

The 10 Best Ciders, Hard Seltzers, Canned Cocktails, and More — For 2020 and Beyond