I love a gimlet cocktail. Made with just 3 ingredients—gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup—this sour cocktail is bright, botanical, and refreshing. I often order a gimlet when I’m out, but because this drink is so simple, it’s also easy…
Add a delicious citrus twist to your next party with this refreshing lemon lime bitters drink.
Compared to this column’s previous subjects (ham, bitters, non-alcoholic beer) you’d figure the Hurricane—a neon red, rum-heavy cocktail, served in a famous glass at the most famous bar in the country’s most famous drinking city—would especially lend…
At Monsoon Market, a natural wine and snack shop in Phoenix, you might grab a bottle of chardonnay, only to do a double take. Sparkling and non-alcoholic? Made from 100% Spanish grapes, it’s crafted just like any traditional chardonnay until the final …
Bitters—the 40ish% ABV, cocktail staple, packaged in paper-wrapped hot sauce bottles, sold to humans of all ages on Amazon—are strange. They’re also popular. NA beer-like growth forecasts , a longstanding presence in many of the world’s most drunk cock…
First things first: For the uninitiated, a kalimotxo is equal parts red wine and cola served over ice, often with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. It’s a Spanish drink, a classic from the Basque Country but enjoyed all over. It’s also a party drink: l…
Citrus season is in full swing, and if your kitchen is anything like the Food52 Test Kitchen, you are flush with spent lemons, limes, and oranges. While these zesty carcasses are great for composting, I wanted to share my favorite way to make the absol…
Here’s how to make the perfect gin fizz cocktail with frothy egg white foam in just 5 minutes! My classic…
2021 had the Espresso Martini. 2022, the Negroni Sbagliato. And now that 2025 is officially here, we can’t help but take our best guess at what food and drink trends are about to explode. If there’s one cocktail poised to soar in popularity this year,…
Skip the Bloody Mary mix—this Bloody Mary recipe is easy to make from scratch! This classic brunch cocktail is a simple combination of tomato juice, vodka, and a few salty, spicy ingredients you likely have on hand. Fresh lime and lemon juice give it a…
Let’s make an espresso martini! This coffee cocktail has had a resurgence in popularity over the last few years. If you like coffee and you’ve never tasted one, you should definitely give this recipe a try. An espresso martini is smooth, ri…
Negroni sbagliato means “mistaken Negroni” in Italian, but can I tell you something? I think it’s an improvement on the original. Classic Negronis are comprised of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. The Negroni sbagliato uses prosecco instead of gin, which makes the Negroni sbagliato lighter, bubbly, and less severe. It’s bitter but balanced, like the…
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Jack and I love to make this mulled wine recipe during the holiday season. Packed with notes of citrus, apple, and aromatic spices, it’s cozy, flavorful, and festive. Sipping a steaming mug of it is the best way to warm up on a cold winter night….
Calling all pickle lovers! Here’s the cocktail of your dreams: the dill pickle martini! Essentially a dirty martini with pickle…
If you want a fun dessert alternative to baking this holiday season, you have to check out this Brandy Freeze…
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This sparkling cranberry mocktail combines tart cranberry juice, fresh orange, and spicy ginger beer for a festive drink everyone loves.…
This cranberry Aperol spritz recipe is a sweet-tart, fruity twist on the classic cocktail that’s perfect for parties or cozy…
This Poinsettia drink is a vibrant champagne cocktail that’s the perfect winter or holiday drink. Mix Cointreau, cranberry juice, and…
Want to make an incredible espresso martini at home? Make this recipe! I’ve fallen in love with espresso martinis lately and perfected my technique. Espresso martinis offer rich, bold coffee flavor with a balanced level of sweetness. They’re a lovely celebratory drink to clink after a long week or before a holiday gathering. You can…
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This Apple Cider Moscow Mule is about to become your go-to! It’s a cozy … Read more
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This pomegranate mojito is bright and beautiful, with a tangy minty flavor! Starring mint and bright red pomegranate juice, it…
The directions of a cold cocktail recipe (1. Add ingredients to the shaker with ice. 2. Shake. 3. Pour) are a lot like this very paragraph: often ignored, but deemed absolutely necessary by the higher ups at the Food Media Factory. The same cannot be s…
Make this festive Thanksgiving sangria with red wine, spiced simple syrup, and fresh fruit for the perfect holiday pitcher cocktail.…
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweetness, creaminess, and spice with our Cinnamon Toast Crunch cocktail, a versatile and easy-to-make drink suitable for any occasion.
This creamy, homemade spiked eggnog recipe is the ultimate holiday drink! Perfect … Read more
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