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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
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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
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
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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
Harvey Wallbanger
A Hollywood hopeful turned all-American success story, this 1970s classic deserves a modern renaissance.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Sidecar
Consider this citrusy sidecar cocktail recipe a friendly reminder to stock up on cognac.
By Eben Freeman
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
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
Salted Amaro Espresso Martini
This riff on the espresso martini invites luscious Amaro Nonino and citrusy Grand Marnier to the party.
By Roger Kamholz
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
White Lady
You can probably make the classic White Lady cocktail right now with ingredients already on your bar cart.
By Al Sotack
Martinez
The Martinez is a classic cocktail made with sweet vermouth stirred with gin, maraschino, and bitters.
By Al Sotack
Boulevardier
The boulevardier is a classic whiskey cocktail that requires just three ingredients.
By Al Sotack
Fanciulli
The Fanciulli cocktail is a variation on the Perfect Manhattan—bourbon or rye, and a split of sweet and dry vermouth—that replaces the dry vermouth with Fernet-Branca.
By Amanda Schuster
Cocoa Sbagliato
Although sbagliato is Italian for “mistake,” this take on the sparkling aperitivo has very deliberate intentions with its use of vanilla and cacao nibs.
By Amanda Schuster
Grasshopper
Put a spring in your step with this creamy after-dinner drink, which offers all the flavor of a boozy mint-chocolate shake.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Pimm’s Shandy
What do you get when you combine a Pimm’s cup and a shandy? The ultimate easy-drinking refresher.
By Carey Jones and John McCarthy
Prizefighter No. 1
The Prizefighter No. 1 is a bold sour made with lemon, Fernet-Branca, and Carpano Antica sweet vermouth.
By Nicholas Jarrett
Archangel
Keep Aperol, gin, and a few cucumber slices on hand all summer long to make this elegant cocktail whenever you want.
By Michael McIlroy and Richard Boccato
Salmoncito
Invite Campari and grapefruit into your G&T for an extra-refreshing (and easy) cocktail.
By Khristian de la Torre