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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
Sidecar
Consider this citrusy sidecar cocktail recipe a friendly reminder to stock up on cognac.
By Eben Freeman
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
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
Sangria
There’s no such thing as the perfect large-format cocktail…wait. Classic Spanish sangria has entered the chat.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Blackberry Margarita
Use juicy summer berries to make the ultimate easy blackberry margarita.
By Al Sotack
Frozen Margarita
Skip the store-bought margarita mix: These DIY frozen margaritas are the ideal drink for a hot summer day.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Long Island Iced Tea
When made correctly, the Long Island Iced Tea is a bright, balanced cocktail with a totally reasonable amount of booze. (No, seriously.)
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Whiskey Daisy
A daisy is essentially a sour in which the sweet stuff is a liqueur (instead of just sugar). This whiskey daisy recipe is pretty classic—and totally delicious.
By Al Sotack
Jasmine
The Jasmine is one of the earliest entries in the modern classic cocktail canon, coming just a couple of years after the creation of the cosmopolitan.
By Robert Simonson
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
To make this pretty pink drink, remember this mnemonic device: Very Cute Little Cocktail. That’s V for vodka, C for Cointreau, L for lime, and another C for cranberry.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
The Classic Margarita
Our best margarita recipe is refreshing, strong, and tart. The secret? Good tequila, the right orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and finding the ideal balance.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Extra-Juicy Mai Tai
This mai tai stars two types of rum, with orange juice, lime juice, orgeat, and Cointreau for a fruity but balanced take on the original.
By Amy Mastrangelo
Caramel Candies
These caramel candies are a joy to make and give to loved ones. Make the original, then try your hand at orange caramels, espresso caramels, and salted caramels.
By Sarah Kieffer
Cosmopolitan Spritz
This is an especially refreshing take on the cosmopolitan cocktail. You can batch the cosmo mix up to 10 hours in advance to cut down on last-minute fuss at your next cocktail-worthy occasion. (If you’d like to mix it together earlier than that, add the lime juice at the last minute.) To retain maximum fizz, pour the chilled club soda and sparkling wine into each ice-filled glass first—then you don’t need to rigorously stir to mix the bubbles into the heavier cocktail base. This recipe makes eno.…
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Turmeric-Cumin Margarita
Bright, peppery turmeric and a smoky cumin salt on the rim make this vibrant drink perfect for celebrating Diwali. To serve, garnish with fresh mint and a wedge of lime.
By Rachel Gurjar
Roasted Ducklings in Orange Sauce
Coating blanched ducklings in orange liqueur makes them develop a crisp, deep mahogany skin as they roast on a bed of orange slices and other aromatics.
By Monte Farber and Amy Zerner