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19 Low-Alcohol Cocktails That Still Bring the Party
Like a strawberry-rhubarb spritz, a watermelon-sherry-kombucha cooler, and more low-ABV drinks for day drinking and keeping your witz.
By Rebecca Firkser and The Editors of Epicurious
How to Pick Between Club Soda, Seltzer, and Tonic
Whether mixing drinks or sipping solo, which sparkling water you choose makes a difference.
By Alma Avalle
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19 Citrusy Cocktails to Make With Cointreau
A cosmopolitan spritz, blackberry margarita, the classic Sidecar, and more orange-liqueur-laced drinks.
By Sheela Prakash and The Editors of Epicurious
Brown Derby
This simple honey-grapefruit cocktail dates to Prohibition, though its origin is a matter of some debate.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Rob Roy
Named for a Scottish revolutionary, a New York City operetta—or both—this effortless scotch cocktail is built to last.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Hot Buttered Rum
Rich and satisfying, this warm winter drink provides unparalleled cozy vibes.
By Ian Knauer
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17 Refreshing St-Germain Cocktails
Like a rosé spritzer, a honey-apple punch, and a tropical riff on the Last Word.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
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47 Festive Christmas Cocktails to Keep Spirits Bright
Make merry with spiked hot chocolate, crowd-pleasing punch, and warm whiskey cocktails.
By Zoe Denenberg and The Editors of Epicurious
Wassail
Bring in the cheer with this ruby red drink made with apple brandy, hot cider, cranberry, and plenty of warm spice.
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
9 Things You Can Do With Your French Press...Besides Making Coffee
Dinner, dessert, and even cocktails are easier when you tap into this underrated tool.
By Becky Hughes
Rusty Nail
Rumored to be a Rat Pack favorite, this two-ingredient cocktail is the ultimate throwback after-dinner drink.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Does Alcohol Expire? A Guide to Storing Liquor
Find out which bottles to keep in the fridge—and just how long they’ll last.
By Niki Achitoff-Gray
Dry Martini
This simple classic gin martini recipe makes a beautiful, sophisticated cocktail that is as easy to stir together as it is to drink.
By The Editors of Epicurious
Screwdriver
A dash of Angostura bitters gives complexity to this classic orange juice and vodka cocktail.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Blue Hawaiian
Adjacent to a piña colada, this tropical cocktail gets a splash of citrusy blue liqueur.
By Amy Mastrangelo
How to Make Layered Cocktails and Drink the Rainbow
Go slow and steady—and keep practicing.
By Al Sotack
New York Sour
The New York Sour is a classic cocktail that combines whiskey, lemon, and simple syrup and then gets a small pour of red wine floated ever so carefully on top.
By Al Sotack
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17 Bar-Worthy Mezcal Cocktails to Make at Home
Make better cocktails at home by cracking open a bottle of mezcal.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Greyhound
This citrusy two-ingredient cocktail is nearly a century old but comes together in no time at all.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen