Irish Shot Variations Guide
The Irish Shot is a 1979 invention that quickly took off in Irish pubs and other bars arou...
Red Hook
One of the most recognizable cocktails in the world, the Manhattan is praised for its comp...
Thunder Gun Espresso: A Dark, Bittersweet Surprise
Meet the Thunder Gun Espresso, an Averna cocktail where bitter herbs, fresh coffee, vanill...
Bushwacker
If you like Piña Coladas and Mudslides, you’ll love this sweet and creamy concoction that...
Orange Blossom
During the dark days of Prohibition, good drinks weren’t always easy to come by. To mask t...
The Varnish’s Tuxedo No. 2: Worth the Stir?
A precise home-bar guide to The Varnish’s Tuxedo No. 2, an aromatic gin-and-vermouth cockt...
Mudslide Home Bar Tips
The Mudslide—a combination of vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream, and heavy cream—is the q...
Horse’s Neck
A Horse's Neck was first offered as a cool glass of nonalcoholic ginger ale in the late 18...
The Lincoln Cocktail: A Richer Old Fashioned
The Lincoln pairs port-finished bourbon with ruby port syrup, bitters and orange. Learn th...
Sidecar Home Bar Tips
The Sidecar, with a century of history behind it, is probably the most famous of all class...
Verdita
"A shot/chaser combo is a terrific way to bring some fun and levity to a beverage menu, an...
Resa Mueller’s Improved Manhattan: The Secret Twist
This Improved Manhattan adds maraschino and absinthe to the whiskey classic. Learn the bal...
Pisco Sour
Chile and Peru bicker fiercely over the Pisco Sour’s origin (and that of pisco, too), but...
Champs-Élysées
Green chartreuse, lemon juice, simple syrup, bitters, and cognac are the components of the...
Resa Mueller’s Amaretto Sour: The Tequila Trick
Resa Mueller’s Amaretto Sour uses reposado tequila to sharpen a famously sweet classic. Th...
Ramos Gin Fizz
Many cocktail origin stories are shrouded in murky lore, but the Ramos Gin Fizz is an exce...
Heated Affair
Tequila is an alcoholic spirit with many uses, but it is most known for being used in marg...
The Mystical One: A Bourbon Sour With Secrets
The Mystical One layers bourbon, lime, cinnamon and fresh sage beneath a silky sour-style...
Salty Dog
The Salty Dog is a lot friendlier than it sounds. This classic cocktail is a modified Grey...
Floradora
The Floradora initially appears to be a variation on a Tom Collins, with raspberry syrup i...
Death and Co.’s Corpse Reviver No. 2, Decoded
A precise, home-bar guide to the bright, bracing Corpse Reviver No. 2 served in the Death...
Bee’s Knees Variations Guide
The Bee’s Kees is a Prohibition-era cocktail featuring gin, lemon juice and honey. The uni...
Polar Bear
The Bon Vivants, a San Francisco bar group, and their flagship establishment Trick Dog are...
Rescue Team Cocktail: A Wild Daiquiri Twist
The Rescue Team cocktail blends peanut butter-washed rum, banana liqueur and fresh lime in...
Party-Batch Long Island Iced Tea Recipe
The Long Island Iced Tea was popularized in the 1970s and remains a beloved drink. It’s po...
Lagerita
An enjoyable take on the traditional margarita is the Lagerita! Perfect for hot days, the...
Clover Club: The Silky Classic Worth Reviving
The Clover Club blends gin, raspberry, lemon and a silky foam into one beautifully balance...
Manhattan Tasting Notes & Serve Tips
The Manhattan has managed to remain one of the most popular cocktails in the world for wel...
Mezcal Last Word
Gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice are all well-balanced ingr...
Dry Martini: The Cold, Crisp Classic Explained
Master the Dry Martini with a balanced recipe, precise temperatures, garnish advice, exper...