classic cocktails
It's Negroni Week, So Let's Drink Some Damn Negronis
Negroni Week is the best week because Negronis are the best cocktails.
Drink These Summer Cocktails on Labor Day Because Fall is Coming
Ah, Labor Day weekend: One last hurrah to take our Sunday day drinking well into the evening, and do it all over again on Monday.
This Cocoa Puff-Infused Negroni Is the Perfect Nightcap (or Breakfast)
Bartender Jacques Bezuidenhout figured the bitter orange flavor of Campari was begging for chocolate, which is why he decided to infuse the negroni with cocoa puffs.
This Cocktail Is Potent Enough to Kill a Werewolf, and It's Made with Real Silver
Do the world a favor and save your silver bullets for a much better cause than killing werewolves: getting yourself properly drunk this Halloween while keeping it classy AF.
How to Make Fancy Cocktails When You're Broke as Hell
We talked to mixologist Tess Posthumus about the best craft cocktails to make at home if you're on a tight budget.
Your Jell-O Shot Game Is About to Be So Fire
Think Jell-O shots are just for frat boys and bachelorette parties? Get high-class with this recipe for an Aperol Spritz version served in clementine peels.
Tommy's Margarita Recipe
Agave syrup is a very natural choice for margaritas, as opposed to using simple syrup made from cane sugar. When I started using it in 1985, little did I know that it would create a new gold standard in the world of tequila cocktails.
Mission Chinese Martini with Crudités Recipe
One of the best aspects of a great martini is the bar snack that comes with it. Why not combine the two?
How To: Margarita
Whether it is the gigantic, frozen, electric-blue ones you'll find at your local chain restaurant or a nice fancy one using "infused spirits" at your local cocktail lounge, the margarita is a universally loved drink you can find the world over. Today...
How-To: Make a Paloma
The Paloma is one of the most quintessential tequila cocktails—simple, delicious, and made of four commonly found ingredients.
Gin Smash Recipe
The Gin Smash is a fresh, vegetal cocktail that's reminiscent of the modern Southside, but we’ve taken it in our own direction with genever and verdant notes.