cocktail recipes

Sometimes pigeonholed as a vacation drink for the beach—where it is right at home, after all—the piña colada can also please crowds in more diverse environments and with upscale bar programs.

The sour cocktail is a time-honored approach that offers a universe of variations to explore.

We can nudge the classic tomato-based cocktail in countless directions, and it deserves more than a cursory nod on the brunch menu.

While chocolate and whiskey are a classic pairing, chocolate cocktails can range from the familiar to the mold-breaking—and there are many combinations that work, so experiment away.

Beyond merely savory, these drinks offer an opportunity to craft drinks that appeal to the chileheads.

There are several classic cocktails that include wine or bubbly, but there’s far more potential for various combinations—and holiday festivities are the perfect time to share the fun with guests.

Tea offers a wide range of flavors that can elevate cocktails made with any spirit and for any season.

A well-planned garden can provide a variety of fresh, vibrant flavors that bring cocktail syrups to the next level.

Always popular when the weather gets hot, frozen drinks look simple enough but demand some know-how to get the best results.

An open flame offers a bridge to richer, heartier cocktails—even in the heat of summer. Elevate your summertime gatherings with these drinks that find kinship in the foods coming off your grill or smoker.

Bitters are an essential item in the bartender’s toolkit—whether home or pro—and nothing sets a great cocktail apart like a handmade, bespoke version.

For Women’s History Month, we mix up some cocktails in honor of those who pushed for a seat at the table and a place behind the bar.

The cocktails you serve at your distillery’s bar can be the gateway to a new world of consumer connection to your spirits. From seasonal offerings to homemade practicality, here are some tips on how tasting bars can win new friends and sell bottles.

For Independence Day and beyond, here are some cocktails perfect for enjoying while you work the grill or enjoy those summertime foods kissed by fire.

Disregard the purists. The sky’s the limit when it comes to variations on the old fashioned—especially when you make your own bitters or syrup, or when you change things up with the whiskey.