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Cocktail

How Ice Obsessives Brought Clear Cubes to the Home Bar

Need a new hobby? Join the throngs of home bartenders who are working toward perfectly clear cocktail ice.

Gunshop Fizz

The Gunshop Fizz gets its bang from two ounces, not dashes, of Peychaud’s bitters.

Hot Lips

The Hot Lips is a spicy, citrusy tequila drink that's stirred, not shaken.

Prizefighter No. 1

The Prizefighter No. 1 is a bold sour made with lemon, Fernet-Branca, and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth. 

Archangel

Keep Aperol, gin, and a few cucumber slices on hand all summer long to make this elegant cocktail whenever you want. 

Bow & Arrow

Mezcal and bourbon meet pineapple and cinnamon in this bar-worthy cocktail. Serve with a flaming presentation, or leave the pyrotechnics to the professionals.

Hot & Heavy

This cocktail combines spicy tequila and mezcal with honey and lemon.

Salmoncito

Invite Campari and grapefruit into your G&T for an extra-refreshing (and easy) cocktail.

Sazerac

While there’s no wrong way to toast New Orleans, the Sazerac, a boozy combination of bitters, anise liqueur, and a whole lot of whiskey seems awfully right.

A Better Simple Syrup Recipe

What’s the trick to the best simple syrup? Never heat it up.

French 75

With lemon juice, gin, and sparkling wine, the French 75 makes any cocktail hour feel like a special occasion.

Mimosa

The classic mimosa requires just sparkling wine and orange juice—just make sure it’s freshly squeezed.

Gin Rickey

With all due respect to the mighty gin and tonic, the rickey may just be the world’s most refreshing gin cocktail.

Pisco Sour

With its signature foamy white head and Angostura bitters garnish, the pisco sour is a stunner.

The 4-Ingredient Drink I’m Making All Summer Long

Lemon, Lime, and Bitters is exactly what it sounds like—and it’s good for whatever ails you. 

Alcohol-Free Cocktails Aren’t New. Just Ask a Soda Jerk

Today’s home bartenders have a lot to learn from the Razzle Dazzle, the Maple Frostbite, and the Orange Crush.

DIY Maraschino Cherries Are Summer’s Hottest Accessory

Your banana splits and cherry lime rickeys will thank you.

Maple Frostbite

This soda shop classic helps maple and vanilla shine.
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