Maggie Hoffman
Contributor
Maggie Hoffman is the former Digital Director of Epicurious and the author of two cocktail books. Find her on Substack at The Dinner Plan and What to Drink.
Ingredient Spotlight
15 Nectarine Recipes to Bring a Little Sweetness to Your Summer
Desserts, salads, and summery main dishes with that signature nectarine sweet-tart tang.
The Ultimate Paloma
This Paloma recipe is a refreshing tequila cocktail with grapefruit soda, brightened with a quick squeeze of fresh lime and grapefruit.
Our Favorite Aperol Spritz
The classic Aperol spritz recipe on the back of the Aperol bottle calls for three parts Prosecco (or other sparkling wine), two parts Aperol, and a splash of soda. The concoction is fizzy and vibrantly orange in flavor, softly sweet and just a tiny bit bitter—perfect for sipping before dinner as an aperitivo. Earlier versions of the spritz used Select, which some tasters find more complex, or Campari, which is quite a bit more bitter and bracing. But you can spritz with whatever bittersweet liqu.…
This Easy 3-Ingredient Drink Is the Drink of Summer
Natasha David’s low-ABV pitcher cocktail is just the thing to sip when it's hot out. Learn how to make the easy pitcher drink for summer.
Our Best Gin & Tonic
The best gin and tonic is all in the technique, because the most important ingredient in a G&T is not really the gin, or even the tonic. It’s carbonation.
Warning: These New Recipes Might Convince You to Buy More Cookbooks
If you like to try a recipe before you commit to purchasing a cookbook, you’ve come to the right place.
Happy Hour
41 Spring Cocktails: Easy Drinks for Right Now
Celebrate the warmer weather with these refreshing spring drinks.
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The Solo Stove Is a Pro Move for Outdoor Entertaining
Even in the winter, you won't want to go inside.
Reader Favorites
The 37 Most Popular Recipes From Gourmet
There's a treasure trove of beloved recipes from Gourmet hiding in the recipe archives of Epicurious. Here are your favorites.
The Best Hot Cocoa Is Chartreuse Hot Cocoa
How an herbal liqueur from the Alps transformed my hot chocolate routine.
Fast & Foolproof
51 Low-Lift 30-Minute Meals for Nights When You Just Can’t
Delicious ways to get dinner on the table, even when it feels impossible.
After a Million Failures, This Spice Organization Hack Worked for Me
Here’s why color-coding your spices is the best method for keeping your cupboard spice rack in order.
Don’t Cook Your Cranberries This Thanksgiving
One cranberry relish lover’s hunt for the perfect recipe.
Take This Quiz to Find Your Personalized Thanksgiving Menu
Meet Epi’s new Thanksgiving menu curator—click through to find the ideal menu for you, whether your holiday gathering is small or large, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free.
These Cheesecake-Topped Brownies Are the Brownies We Need Right Now
Nadiya Hussain's dark chocolate bars—layered with dulce de leche, toasted nuts, and almond-scented cheesecake—are the perfect baking project.
Easiest Week Ever: A No-Stress Meal Plan to Ease Into Autumn
Figuring out what to make for dinner every night can be a challenge, especially during stressful times. We can help.
How to Make Frozen Cocktails and Stay Chill All Summer
This make-ahead method is the best way to make frozen cocktails at home.