Recipes

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.

Herbs, miso, pickles, and even seafood offer opportunities to take the classic cocktail in delicious and unexpected directions.

Botanically driven distilleries can level up their R&D with hundreds of individual distillations and macerations. Here’s what to know, so you can decide whether such a library is a smart move for your distillery.

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.

For a comforting yet creative take on autumn drinks, the apples don’t fall far from the tree. A base of fresh-pressed juice is relatively easy to make, and it opens up a realm of crowd-pleasing flavors that evoke the 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.

With an infinite array of combinations, you can make a distinctive amaro-style liqueur with your own flavor thumbprint, at home or behind the bar. These tips and recipes will get you started.

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.

Distillers need to understand the potential for variability when taking batches from small scale to large scale, and vice-versa.

This classic cocktail is perfect for warding off the winter woes, or for just warming up.

The martini is an undeniable classic with timeless appeal, yet it’s also evolved over the years. Here’s a look at the modern history of the martini, as told via recipes that give craft spirits pride of place.

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.

The Golden Moon Distillery in Golden, Colorado, recently closed its doors after 16 years of producing creative, award-winning craft spirits—such as its Amer Antik, closely based on a mid-19th century recipe. Here, Stephen Gould explains what went into the old-fashioned bitters, and he shares advice for up-and-coming distillers.