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19 Aperol Cocktails That Aren’t All Spritzes
This list will get you through that bottle fast.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
7 Brand-New Cocktail Books to Add to Your Home Bar
Get the details on some of the new (and soon-to-be-released) drinks books that we’re most excited about.
By Maggie Hoffman
What’s the Difference Between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer?
When you want bubbles and spice and everything nice, which one do you choose?
By Hannah Lee Leidy
Homemade Ginger Beer
We streamlined this ginger beer recipe, using pantry ingredients for a fermented drink that’ll really level up your home bar.
By Andrea Albin
Homemade Ginger Ale
For sick days, long car rides, or to upgrade your home bar, this recipe for DIY ginger ale is easier than you may think.
By Andrea Albin
Fish and Chips
Transport yourself to a seaside British pub with this satisfying recipe for beer-battered fish and chips, no airfare required.
By Maggie Ruggiero
This Notoriously Difficult Bar Staple Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Shortcut orgeat means that you can make mai tais on demand.
By Roger Kamholz
Army & Navy
An almond syrup imparts rich body to this otherwise bright, citrusy gin sour.
By Roger Kamholz
Easy Orgeat
This shortcut to cocktail orgeat is easy to pull off when you start with store-bought almond milk.
By Roger Kamholz
Tres Leches Cake
This tres leches cake recipe gets its tenderness from the addition of a fourth type of milk and a kick from a shot of rum.
By Erik Zeda
Bellini
Bright, bubbly, and hard to resist, a well-made peach bellini is a thing of beauty.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Vodka Martini
Crisp, clear, and preferably ice cold, a vodka martini is anything and everything you want it to be.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Harvey Wallbanger
A Hollywood hopeful turned all-American success story, this 1970s classic deserves a modern renaissance.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Vesper
Martinis get all the glory, but this is the first cocktail James Bond ever ordered.
By Eben Freeman
Sidecar
Consider this citrusy sidecar cocktail recipe a friendly reminder to stock up on cognac.
By Eben Freeman
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The 17 Most Popular Drink Recipes of 2023
Here are the fizzy, bitter, bright, and smoky drinks our readers made the most this year.
By Anna Hezel
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17 After-Dinner Drinks to Linger Over
Sip these after-dinner drinks instead of dessert—or alongside it.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Step Aside, Hot Chocolate. Hot Vanilla Is Coming to Town
Laced with a splash of rum and a crown of foam, this milky, malty wonder is ready for the spotlight.
By Joe Sevier
Irish Coffee
The ultimate winter warmer, Irish coffee is satisfying and timeless and requires only four ingredients.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
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30 New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Toast Through the Night
Watch the ball drop with one of these festive New Year’s drinks in hand.
By Maggie Hoffman and The Editors of Epicurious