Cocktail
This Cocktail Proves Rhubarb Isn't Just for Pie
It all works thanks to the magic of ginger, acid, sugar, and a bit of bubbly water.
By Matt Duckor
The Shrubarb
Our version of the vinegar-based syrup known as a shrub is infused with tangy rhubarb and spicy ginger and adds sweetness and acid to any cocktail-or seltzer.
By Matt Duckor
Classic Martini
By Audrey Saunders
The Cocktail to Convert Vodka Haters
To get us through winter's most frustrating month, we turn to the spirit everybody loves to hate.
By Matt Duckor
The Spring Forward Cocktail
Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday—and don't forget to infuse vodka with rosemary now so that you can enjoy this citrusy cocktail then.
By Matt Duckor
Simple Syrup: Even More Simple Than You Thought
Recipes and ratios abound for this liquid sugar. The truth: They can all be ignored.
By David Tamarkin
Especiado Cocktail
Find dried hibiscus flowers at Mexican grocery stores, or buy tea bags at the supermarket.
By Bernardo Bukantz, Luis Serdio, and Roderigo Chávez
Hot Toddy Pick-Me-Up
The hot toddy is not simply a mixture of hot water and booze. It's a miracle worker, a doctor, and a life coach in a cup. And although it does seem to do the trick for everything from a sore throat to a cough, it's just as good when you're healthy. This version—from Damon Boelte, bar manager at Prime Meats restaurant in Brooklyn—omits the usual honey or sugar and plays up the herbal and spicy notes instead.
By Alison Roman
The French 75 Isn't What You Think
While the rest of the world makes this classic Champagne cocktail with gin, bars in New Orleans go a different way.
By Sheela Prakash
Pomegranate Aperitif
Saba is wine-grape juice that's been reduced until syrupy and concentrated. If you can't find it, use a few drops of aged balsamic vinegar.
By Miles Thompson
Rules of the House Cocktail
You don't need a mixologist to make you a simple, seasonal drink every night. You can do that yourself, at home. But first, some guidelines.
By Matt DuckorPhotography by Andrew Purcell
Bloody Marys Are the Absolute Worst
Adina Steiman thinks Bloody Marys are gross. Matt Duckor doesn't. Here, Adina makes her case.
By Adina Steiman
This Smoky, Boozy Cocktail Will Get You Through Winter
Introducing the Smoky Robinson, Epi's House Cocktail for Winter '15.
By Matt Duckor
Bloody Marys Are the Best Ever
Adina Steiman thinks Bloody Marys are gross. Matt Duckor doesn't. Here, Matt makes his case.
By Matt Duckor
Why You Should Drink Mezcal Instead of Tequila
If you like tequila, you'll love mezcal.
By Matt Duckor
Three Keys To Home Cocktailing From Death & Co, The Drinks Book You Need To Buy
A New York institution shows how to tipple at home.
By Matt Duckor
Why Your Gin and Tonic Is Not as Good as You Think It Is
Go ahead, spend tons of money on that bottle of artisanal gin. You'd be overlooking the secret to making the perfect gin and tonic.
By Matt DuckorPhotography by Matt Duckor