Fresh Whiskey Sours are made from just-squeezed lemon and orange juice. Each glass is rimmed with a sugar halo and garnished with a fresh orange slice.
Sangria originated in Spain, and it takes its name from the word "sangre," which means "blood." It should be served as cold as possible. Avoid highly acidic fruits such as pineapple, because they detract...
Serve your holiday guests this tasty cocktail from Danny Meyer's "Mix Shake Stir" (2009; Little, Brown and Company). Also try:Modern Old-Fashioned, Mortoni
A sweet Italian liqueur, limoncello consists of lemon peels steeped in vodka, along with sugar and water, for anywhere from two days to up to a week. This Limoncello cocktail is simply refreshing.
Bottled and frozen pomegranate juice can often be found in gourmet markets. In November and December, look for brightly colored, blemish-free pomegranates that feel heavy for their size.
This recipe is adapted from Sarah Copeland's forthcoming book, "Feast" (Chronicle Books).It's a little tricky to describe a drink as "addictive" without giving people the wrong idea (it can be spiked with...
In this tasty twist on a whiskey sour, fresh lime juice replaces the usual lemon, and homemade cinnamon syrup adds a spicy warmth to the cocktail. It's served accented with candied ginger and Luxardo cherries,...
England's spin on the Christmas cocktail was the ancient beverage known as wassail, essentially Middle English for "cheers." The base alcohol was beer, mead, or wine, heated with sliced apples and spices...
Most mint juleps nowadays are made with bourbon, but gin was just as popular a base in the 19th century. Our throwback recipe will be just as crowd-pleasing at your Kentucky Derby party.
The tiny, tart fruit known as lingonberries are widely available in Scandinavia, and are also grown in small amounts in the United States. Check your local farmers' markets. Since they are part of the...
A frothy drink made with pineapple juice, heavy cream, cream of coconut, orange juice, and rum is sure to be tempting. But serve it in a red-rimmed glass and it's bloody fantastic for Halloween. The "blood"...
Chamomile and lemon-flavored herbs create a delicate, delightful tea. We used lemon verbena, which lends a pleasantly sweet flavor for a refreshing and light tea.