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Sidecar

Consider this citrusy sidecar cocktail recipe a friendly reminder to stock up on cognac.

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.

White Lady

You can probably make the classic White Lady cocktail right now with ingredients already on your bar cart.

Frozen Mango Margarita

A batch of these fruity frozen mango margaritas is sure to win you the title “life of the party.”

Sangria

There’s no such thing as the perfect large-format cocktail…wait. Classic Spanish sangria has entered the chat.

Blackberry Margarita

Use juicy summer berries to make the ultimate easy blackberry margarita.

Frozen Margarita

Skip the store-bought margarita mix: These DIY frozen margaritas are the ideal drink for a hot summer day.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.…

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.

Cucumber Cilantro Margarita

This is a refreshing, summery spin on a margarita.

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.

Lemon Ice

The most refreshing treat of summer is just a few ingredients away.