Cocktail
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
From cocktails to sundaes, these homemade maraschino cherries will serve you well.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Lime Rickey
The sparkling lime rickey is a simple, refreshing nonalcoholic drink, fit for a hot summer day.
By Dale DeGroff
Vieux Carré
Named for the French Quarter of New Orleans, this classic cocktail is complex and boozy. It’s made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine, an herbal liqueur that's sweetened with a touch of honey.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
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23 Beach Drinks That Bring the Chill to Chilling by the Ocean
Don’t let your seaside libations be an afterthought.
By Anikah Shaokat
Absinthe Minded
Green and frothy in appearance, this gin, lime, and absinthe cocktail is a whimsical warm-weather drink.
By Jason Hedges
You Can Make This Frozen Negroni Without Any Gadgets
The hottest drink of the summer is slushy (and portable).
By Noah Kaufman
Caipirinha
The cooling, bracing Caipirinha, a.k.a. Brazil’s national cocktail, requests your undivided attention.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Negronis for While You Set Up the Tents
This version jacks up the gin quotient to keep the sweetness in check, while the splash of water softens the classic cocktail's boozy edges.
By Chris Nuttall-Smith
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29 Frozen Drinks That Are Worth the Brain Freeze
These slushy frozen cocktails are all about fresh fruit and big flavors, not bottled mixes.
By The Editors of Epicurious
Frozen Daiquiri
Ditch the shaker and break out the blender. We’re cooling off with lightning-fast frozen daiquiris.
By James Beard
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29 Pink Drinks to Help You Live Your Barbie Dreams
If you can’t decide what to drink, choose by color.
By Anna Hezel
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47 Summer Cocktails to Put You in a Sunny Mood
Chill out with these easy-drinking summer favorites.
By Zoe Denenberg and The Editors of Epicurious
Frozen Mango Margarita
A batch of these fruity frozen mango margaritas is sure to win you the title “life of the party.”
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Tequila Sunrise
With just four ingredients and a star-studded fan base that includes Mick Jagger, the tequila sunrise will brighten any cocktail hour.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Shake up your next backyard BBQ with this frozen watermelon margarita recipe. It’ll cool you down faster than a dunk in the pool.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
How to Garnish Your Cocktails Like a Pro
Think cocktail garnishes like smoky cinnamon sticks, intricate orange peel rosettes, and fanned apple slices.
By Natasha David
The Real Story Behind Kansas City’s Signature Cocktail
For starters, it’s not even from Kansas City.
By Emily Farris
It’s Time to Give the Amaretto Sour Another Chance
This classic transcends its reputation for hangovers and heartburn.
By Roger Kamholz
The Godfather Sour
This riff on the amaretto sour bolsters the cocktail with scotch, adding a subtle smoky note.
By Roger Kamholz
A Pizza-Flavored Cocktail? Hear Me Out
When pizza’s in a cocktail, you can drink pizza anytime.
By John deBary