Cocktail
Islay and Olive
It’s a vodka martini—properly called the Kangaroo—gone savory with peaty Scotch and olives four ways.
By Maggie Hoffman
Sneaky Peat
Pairing the tangy fruit with Scotch—plus oolong tea that’s been steeped forever—gives a whisper of smoke and a bitter, malty edge to the drink.
By Maggie Hoffman
The Blaylock
It couldn’t be simpler to combine honey, grapefruit, lemon, and seltzer, but the mixture is surprisingly complex in flavor, both tangy and rich.
By Maggie Hoffman
10 Cocktail Books That Make Great Gifts
Because cocktail lovers could always use a new drink in their glass.
By Yasmin Fahr
Applejack Sour
Applejack and maple syrup take the classic whiskey sour in a decidedly fall direction.
By Al Culliton
This Thanksgiving Eve, Throw a Pie and Cocktails Party
While you're prepping for Thanksgiving, make an extra pie and invite everyone over.
By Maggie Hoffman
Scotchy Boulevardiers for a Crowd
Meet the Negroni’s wintery cousin—a combination of rye whiskey and Scotch in place of gin makes it peppery, dry, and wonderfully savory.
By Maggie Hoffman
Everything Good Cocktail
This make-ahead cocktail is lightly smoky and wonderful with dessert. Adding water along with the ingredients, then freezing the batched drink, means you won’t need to shake it over ice.
By Maggie Hoffman
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11 Low-Fuss Recipes for the Weekend
Kick back while your oven does most of the work.
By The Epicurious Editors
Marrakesh Express (Mezcal and Pomegranate Cocktail)
In this mezcal cocktail, fresh pomegranate juice truly shines, with a backdrop of savory harissa heat.
By Maggie Hoffman
Use Your Citrus Squeezer to Make Fresh Pomegranate Juice
We promise you'll never go back to the bottled stuff.
By Maggie Hoffman
Taste Test: Pimiento-Stuffed Olives
We tasted 21 varieties of green olives to figure out which brand wasn't the pits.
By Joe Sevier
The $5 Tool That Will Keep Your Sparkling Wine Sparkly
Make a bottle of bubbles last longer this spritz season with a champagne bottle stopper.
By Anna Stockwell
How to Make Actually-Good Strawberry Daiquiris
The poolside is calling. Here's the drink to go with it.
By Becky Hughes
Pear Pitcher Margaritas with Chile-Lime Rims
This party drink is something you’d imagine sipping at the bar of a trendy modern taqueria, except it's easy to pull off at home.
By Anca Toderic
Mezcal Sour
This cocktail gets its lofty, fluffy froth from egg whites and two-step mixing technique. The first shake, without ice, helps create the foam. After adding ice, the second shake chills the drink and further aerates the whites.
By Arley Marks
The Versatile Glassware That Might Actually Make Wine Taste Better
Cheap, trendy, and European. What more could you ask for?
By Emily Johnson
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33 Cocktails for Lovers
Love yourself? Love someone else? Either way, toast to Valentine's Day with these bright and beautiful cocktails.
By The Epicurious Editors
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31 Whiskey Cocktails to Warm You Up
Any of these tipples will provide the right boost of warmth on a chilly evening.
By The Epicurious Editors
Cold Toddy
Take down the temperature of a classic hot toddy and turn it into a refreshing summer tipple: a seasonal mix of tea, citrus, spices, and rye whiskey.
By Andy Baraghani