Cocktail
How Punch Became Everyone’s Favorite Party Drink
This family of drinks is so 1630s—but your holiday party wouldn’t be complete without it.
By Al Sotack
Champagne Cocktail
The elegant three-ingredient classic Champagne cocktail makes every glass feel like a special occasion.
By Kim Haasarud
Clover Leaf
The Clover Leaf is a floral, fruity, and sweet gin drink, made with grenadine, lemon juice, and egg whites, which has the taste and texture of berry cream soda.
By Toni Tipton-Martin
What Are Bitters and Why Do They Make Drinks Better?
Transform your home bar game with this cocktail essential.
By Julie Harans
Palaver Punch
This juicy gin punch from veteran bartender Al Sotack gets warm winter vibes from allspice dram.
By Al Sotack
Manhattan
This Manhattan gets its bright color and sweet pizazz from a little bit of maraschino cherry juice.
By Toni Tipton-Martin
Make-Ahead Chilled Mulled Wine Punch
This punch, made with hibiscus and orange liqueur, puts mulled wine on ice for refreshing but cozy holiday celebration.
By Natasha David
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17 Sherry Cocktails for a Fortified Fun Time
Use up that bottle of fino, amontillado, or oloroso while it’s fresh.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
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13 Egg White Cocktails for a Fluffy, Pastel Happy Hour
Shake up a cloud of frothy drinks tonight.
By Maggie Hoffman and The Editors of Epicurious
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23 Lemon Cocktails for a Splash of Sunshine
Have citrus, will cocktail.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Outer Sunset
Cynar, a bitter Italian liqueur, is an excellent partner for fresh grapefruit in this take on a popular tequila cocktail.
By Carey Jones and John McCarthy
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17 Grapefruit Cocktails for Those Who Like It Bitter and Sweet
These grapefruit juice drinks are just the refreshment you’re looking for.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
The Espresso Martini Is Just Waking Up
The ’80s cocktail is having a major comeback, but the original mix of vodka, espresso, and coffee liqueur is only the beginning.
By Roger Kamholz
Bulletproof Rum Espresso Martini
Rum and velvety brown butter enhance this twist on the espresso martini.
By Roger Kamholz
Salted Amaro Espresso Martini
This riff on the espresso martini invites luscious Amaro Nonino and citrusy Grand Marnier to the party.
By Roger Kamholz
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17 Bitter Drinks Beyond the Negroni
These bitter cocktails are the ones we come back to over and over.
By Maggie Hoffman
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31 Whiskey Cocktails to Sip No Matter the Season
Winter, spring, summer, or fall: Whiskey is an all-occasion spirit.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Espresso Martini
Pass on the trendy downtown bar and have a perfectly balanced espresso martini at home.
By Roger Kamholz
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39 Classic Cocktails That Shaped the Way We Drink
Mix your way through these iconic drinks for a crash course in the fundamentals of bartending.
By Al Sotack
Mai Tai
Among the most famous of the cocktails to emerge from the “tiki” movement of the 1930s and ’40s, the mai tai was also one of the most argued over.
By Al Sotack