Alcohol
Army & Navy
An almond syrup imparts rich body to this otherwise bright, citrusy gin sour.
By Roger Kamholz
Easy Orgeat
This shortcut to cocktail orgeat is easy to pull off when you start with store-bought almond milk.
By Roger Kamholz
Tres Leches Cake
This tres leches cake recipe gets its tenderness from the addition of a fourth type of milk and a kick from a shot of rum.
By Erik Zeda
Bellini
Bright, bubbly, and hard to resist, a well-made peach bellini is a thing of beauty.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Vodka Martini
Crisp, clear, and preferably ice cold, a vodka martini is anything and everything you want it to be.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Harvey Wallbanger
A Hollywood hopeful turned all-American success story, this 1970s classic deserves a modern renaissance.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Vesper
Martinis get all the glory, but this is the first cocktail James Bond ever ordered.
By Eben Freeman
Sidecar
Consider this citrusy sidecar cocktail recipe a friendly reminder to stock up on cognac.
By Eben Freeman
icon
The 17 Most Popular Drink Recipes of 2023
Here are the fizzy, bitter, bright, and smoky drinks our readers made the most this year.
By Anna Hezel
icon
17 After-Dinner Drinks to Linger Over
Sip these after-dinner drinks instead of dessert—or alongside it.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Step Aside, Hot Chocolate. Hot Vanilla Is Coming to Town
Laced with a splash of rum and a crown of foam, this milky, malty wonder is ready for the spotlight.
By Joe Sevier
Irish Coffee
The ultimate winter warmer, Irish coffee is satisfying and timeless and requires only four ingredients.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
icon
30 New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Toast Through the Night
Watch the ball drop with one of these festive New Year’s drinks in hand.
By Maggie Hoffman and The Editors of Epicurious
How Long Is Fresh-Squeezed Citrus Juice Still Considered Fresh?
Don’t push it too far or you’ll end up with juice that tastes like laundry detergent.
By Matthew Zuras
How Punch Became Everyone’s Favorite Party Drink
This family of drinks is so 1630s—but your holiday party wouldn’t be complete without it.
By Al Sotack
Frothy Hot Vanilla Malted
Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, since its the primary flavoring here.
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Tiramisu
You don’t need to speak Italian or even turn on the oven to make this dreamy espresso-scented dessert.
By Melissa Roberts and Maggie Ruggiero
Champagne Cocktail
The elegant three-ingredient classic Champagne cocktail makes every glass feel like a special occasion.
By Kim Haasarud
Clover Leaf
The Clover Leaf is a floral, fruity, and sweet gin drink, made with grenadine, lemon juice, and egg whites, which has the taste and texture of berry cream soda.
By Toni Tipton-Martin
What Are Bitters and Why Do They Make Drinks Better?
Transform your home bar game with this cocktail essential.
By Julie Harans