The Boulevardier is often described as the whiskey lover’s Negroni, and honestly, once you taste it you will understand why. It swaps gin for bourbon or rye, which turns the whole drink warmer, deeper, and a little more like a hug in a glass. Quick note before we get into it, this is the Boulevardier,
The Diplomat Cocktail is proof that vermouth doesn’t always have to play second fiddle to gin or whiskey. Made with dry and sweet vermouth, just a touch of maraschino liqueur and Angostura bitters, it’s an elegant, lower-alcohol classic that deserves to be better known. This is also an excellent cocktail when you want something sophisticated
If Taylor Swift orders a cocktail, you can pretty much guarantee people are going to want to know what is in it. That is exactly what happened to the French Blonde, a combination of gin, Lillet Blanc, St-Germain, fresh grapefruit juice and lemon bitters. Taylor may have put it back in the spotlight, but the
Vodka gets a bad reputation for being boring, but that is exactly what makes it so wonderful to work with at home. It gives you a clean, quiet base that lets every other ingredient shine, which means a handful of simple bottles can turn into ten completely different drinks. These are the vodka cocktails I
The Dirty Martini takes the clean lines of the classic Martini and adds a savory, briny twist with olive brine. It’s bold, it’s salty, and it’s a drink for people who know exactly what they want and I am one of them! Vodka or Gin: Which One Is Yours? Here’s the beautiful thing about a
If the Manhattan is one of the great New York cocktails and the Brooklyn is its less famous neighbor, then the Red Hook takes us one stop further. Made with rye whiskey, Punt e Mes and maraschino liqueur, it may look remarkably simple, but those three ingredients create a rich, bittersweet cocktail that has become
There is something so cozy about a spritz that tastes like fall in a glass. This Apple Cider Spritz takes everything you love about the classic and gives it the warmest possible upgrade. Why This Spritz Is Perfect for Fall The Apple Cider Spritz takes the bright, bitter charm of a classic Italian spritz and
The Manhattan may get all the attention, but cross the East River and you’ll find one of its most interesting relatives. The Brooklyn cocktail is a wonderfully old-school combination of rye whiskey, vermouth, maraschino liqueur and a bitter aperitif, resulting in something drier and slightly more complex than its famous neighbor. Named for the New
The Blizzard might sound like something you should be drinking halfway up a ski slope, but there is no cream, coconut or avalanche of crushed ice involved. Instead, this wonderfully simple whiskey cocktail brings together bourbon, cranberry, fresh lemon and simple syrup for a drink that is fruity, tart and surprisingly refreshing. It is also
There’s probably nothing easier to organize than a cocktail party at your own place. No booking is needed; you don’t have to queue up for seating in a crowded bar or wait for somebody to signal you that your table is ready for another round. No professional bar is also necessary. A few good bottles,