One of the oldest American cocktails, the mint julep originated in Virginia and was popularized in Kentucky. The two states have bickered over the proper way to prepare one for the past 200 years. No matter:...
Delicious raspberry-flavored margarita. This recipe is inspired by one of the big chains that is famous for its margaritas! You'll love this! Be sure to use top-quality tequila and raspberry liqueur for...
A surprisingly refreshing twist to an old classic. Jalapeno-infused simple syrup and cucumber water give a sweet and spicy kick. See footnotes for how to make cucumber water and jalapeno-infused simple...
This drink combines sweet-tart grapefruit juice and gin with sparkling wine for an effervescent cocktail that's perfect for toasting the holiday season.
This tropical cocktail pairs freshly squeezed passion fruit juice with the cachaca, a clear, rum-like liquor distilled from fermented sugarcane juice. This recipe is one of designer Francisco Costa's favorite...
Get your spook on with this spiced pumpkin cider martini! This chilled drink came to life in Arizona, where it is still warm outside during Halloween. It's an easy-to-make, cool, and refreshing drink with...
This beverage is known for its 'sneak up and blow you away' power. There are many different versions, but I believe you will find mine a very good blend of rums, other alcoholic beverages and fruit juices....
Cranberries, a hallmark of the Thanksgiving meal, take center stage in this festive, big-batch take on a Moscow Mule. For a nonalcoholic option, use seltzer instead of vodka.
Mix up a pitcher of cocktails and you'll spend less time playing bartender. This sweet-tart combo of rose, sour cherries, and simple syrup starts the party off with a bang.
A spooky sip, this Halloween cocktail is inspired by the dark and stormy. It's got the usual dark rum and ginger flavors but with an added bitter touch from amaro, an Italian herbal liqueur.
This long forgotten Prohibition-era cocktail is named for the 1922 movie starring Rudolph Valentino. It is the movie which, on his death bed, he stated he'd like to be his legacy. Try this drink straight...
Conjure some black magic at Halloween using a splash of pitch-dark vodka in this classic citrus cocktail. This spooky screwdriver can be sipped through a licorice straw.
Sherry comes in many styles that vary in body and color. This cocktail calls for amontillado, which is light and naturally dry -- a savory contrast to sweet, seasonal fruit. Chill the concoction as you...
To make this refreshing summer cocktail, vigorously shake vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice with lemon and cucumber slices. Pour into a Collins glass and top with a splash of club soda. This simple...
We've substituted ruby-colored purple basil for the traditional mint in this Cuban cocktail. Look for purple basil (also called opal basil) at gourmet or farmers' markets.