Porn Star Martini
Let’s forget about the second half of this drink’s name for a moment: It doesn’t remotely...
Fog Cutter
Cocktail names frequently make fantastical claims: Check out the Painkiller and the Corpse...
Cuba Libre
The Cuba Libre, meaning “Free Cuba,” is one of the most popular Cuban cocktails in existen...
Black Velvet
There is a place and time for complex cocktails, preferably when you are sitting at a bar,...
Boulevardier
Loosely translated, a boulevardier is a man-about-town. A cocktail by the same name was cr...
Mary Pickford
Like its namesake, Mary Pickford is a traditional rum cocktail that is sweet but has a kic...
Irish Shot
The Irish Shot is a 1979 invention that quickly took off in Irish pubs and other bars arou...
London Mule
A classic Moscow Mule is a straightforward, revitalizing drink that is typically served in...
White Russian
The White Russian is a decadent and surprisingly easy-to-make cocktail. Combining vodka, K...
Corpse Reviver No. 1
Traditionally, the Corpse Reviver family of cocktails was drunk as a hair-of-the-dog, a ha...
Gimlet
The classic Gimlet cocktail is a three-ingredient masterclass in simplicity and balance. C...
Bomb Pop
This drunken version of the traditional ice cream truck treat combines adult fun with chil...
Whiskey Sour
Spirit, citrus and sugar are the trinity that combine to form the classic sour, one of the...
Scotch & Soda
A friend of mine who was a little older and preferred Scotch & Soda was in my early twenti...
Tequila Sunrise
The Tequila Sunrise cocktail, with its bright striations of color, evokes a summer sunrise...
The Best Grapefruit Sodas for Palomas, According to Our Editors
Dive into the refreshing world of Palomas with our curated selection of the best grapefrui...
Espresso Martini
Though modern variations come in many forms, the original Espresso Martini is a simple com...
Tito’s Handmade Vodka Review
A trailblazer in the nation's contemporary distilling revival, Tito's Handmade Vodka is ma...
Painkiller
A twist on the Piña Colada, the Painkiller is a rich and fruity cocktail that stays true t...
Red Blends: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try
A "red blend" is a red wine that is made from a variety of grapes blended together, as opp...
Adios, Motherfucker Cocktail Recipe
It takes a special kind of person to walk up to the bar, look a barkeep squarely in the ey...
Valpolicella: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
The best part is that there is a Valpolicella expression for every type of wine drinker, s...
Tom Collins
The Tom Collins is arguably the most recognizable example of the Collins family of drinks....
Brut Champagne: What to Know and 5 Bottles to Try
Champagne is the finest of all sparkling wines. These superb bubbles, which are produced i...
Aviation
The Aviation is a classic gin cocktail dating back to the turn of the 20th century, and it...
Boilermaker
A boilermaker is a traditional option for those seeking a straightforward beverage that is...
Dry Martini
Who mixed the world’s first Martini? Was it a California prospector during the 1849 Gold R...
What the #$@! Do I Do with This? Green Chartreuse: What It Is and How...
A cocktail recipe called for a very small amount of alcohol, so you bought a bottle. Nine...
Hurricane
The Hurricane is not a cocktail of subtlety. Its double serving of rum and suite of fruit...
