Purists may disdain frozen margaritas, but purists don't have the upper hand in San Antonio. This version keeps it simple, with fresh lime juice, tequila, sugar, and lots of ice blended into a frosty mass...
In this easy-but-bold aperitif cocktail (pictured in the center), the straight forward bitterness of Campari liqueur balances the sweetness of orange juice, while fragrant citrus bitters round it out.
This refreshing drink combines floral flavors from the Mediterranean, the sweetness of muddled cucumber, and a little bite from the Democratic Republic of Congo's "fever tree." It's an enlivened take on...
Think of it as the all-American version of Venice's frosty-fruity sgroppino cocktail. Instead of the Italian version's lemons, freeze the flesh of a watermelon and puree it to an ice-cold slush. Add vodka...
Glogg is a traditional Scandinavian spiced wine drink, and this recipe comes from Lotta Jansdotter'sHandmade Living is perfect for holiday parties or cold-weather gatherings of any kind, like New Year's...
Create two different cocktails using our Cranberry Simple Syrup as a base. Make one with vodka and the other with white or sparkling wine. Pair them with Spinach, Bacon, and Onion Dip for a simple appetizer...
This cocktail is made with icy Moscato d'Asti, which is sweeter than champagne but much lighter than the rich dessert wine also made from Italian moscato grapes. Just the right medium for this fizzy drink,...
Inspired by traditional Mexican flavors, this eggnog pairs bittersweet chocolate with just a pinch of spicy chile. The drink can be made a day in advance. Use the time right before serving the eggnog to...
Meyer lemons are especially delicious, but any lemons will work for this recipe. You may substitute two teaspoons superfine sugar for the lemon syrup if desired.
Instead of post-dinner coffee, serve guests this soothing caffeine-free peppermint tea. It's brewed in a French press and infused with bright lemon and stomach-calming fennel.
This is a wonderful Southern nonalcoholic drink. The recipe comes from Angeles Parlange's mother, who likes to serve it as an alternative to a mint julep.
This recipe comes to us from Giovanna Huyke, host of the Puerto Rican television program "La Cocina de Giovanna." Finger bananas have a richer sweetness than larger bananas. A mango, or another fresh tropical...
It helps put the sun in a Tequila Sunrise and stars other classic cocktails. Grenadine is a pomegranate juice-based syrup that's very easy to make at home. Why bother? Well store-bought grenadine contains...
An aperitif like this Pernod-Bourbon Spritz (pictured on the right) helps to stimulate the appetite, just the thing for before a celebratory feast like Thanksgiving. The two powerful ingredients, anise-flavored...
To usher in Halloween, you'll need a proper roiling, steaming brew-like those conjured in the best witches' kitchens. This Hot Spiced Concord Grape Juice is just the thing to get everyone in the holiday...
This drink recipe from ''Specialites de la Maison'' is attributed to Cecil Beaton, a fashion and portrait photographer whose work appeared in Vogue and Vanity Fair for five decades. Serve in a punch bowl...
Just the thing for summer entertaining! Macerate a quartet of fruits -- pineapple, honeydew, grapes, and kiwi -- with sugar, elderflower liqueur, and vodka or tequila the night before a party, then have...
Fire cider is a tangy, sweet vinegar infused with vegetables, herbs, spices, and honey. A popular herbal folk remedy, it is used as an anti-inflammatory and digestion-stimulating tonic, and to boost natural...