I Tried a $1,200 Cocktail
We humans have shockingly malleable tastes. Studies have shown that we are more likely to prefer something if we think…
Ecto Sour Is the Drink of the Summer
The kind marketing executives of Coca-Cola blessed the Earth with the return of Hi-C Ecto Cooler for a limited time…
It's Your Fault For Ordering a Cocktail That's Both Frozen and On Fire
Ha! I trapped the drink you ordered in a weird ice sphere. Bet you weren’t expecting that. Don’t even try melting it…
These Coffee-Infused Cocktails Are the Hair of the Dog You've Been Looking For
Standard remedies for a hangover are generally limited to greasy food, a strong cup of coffee, or more booze. Order…
Getting High on Cannabis Cocktails
It was the perfect afternoon for day drinking: Not too warm, a pleasant breeze, the weekend within easy reach. On a…
How to Use Vinegar to Make Your Cocktails Taste Amazing
Vinegar is probably the last thing you’d think to reach for when you want to make a refreshing drink. But with a little…
9 Summer Drink Ideas for Your Long Lazy Weekend
Hello summer! Symbolically, at least.
How to Make a Delicious Cocktail Using Prohibition-Era Hacks
Prohibition was a dark time for America. Booze was banned, and crime was skyrocketing. But that doesn’t mean people…
How to Flame Citrus Like a Cocktail Pro
As many bartenders know, one of the secrets to a tastier drink is playing with fire.
The Smart Way to Make Perfectly Clear Cocktail Ice
The quest for perfect ice is older than mankind, and slightly younger than the quest for perfect whiskey. One of those…
Don't Even Think About Ruining These Art-Inspired Cocktails by Drinking Them
Hong Kong bartender Rajendra Limbu is bringing the intoxicating effects of high art to the more pedestrian world of…
This Ice Ball Cocktail Is the Coolest Thing
Even though all cocktails should be simple, I’ll excuse a little flair for this awesome ice ball cocktail because it’s…
Can This Scratch-and-Sniff Book Turn You Into a Whiskey Aficionado?
While the clear intentions of vodka and gin were an easy sell for my cocktail glass, I admit it took me a little longer…
This Penicillin Is Medicinal, Too, But the Boozy Kind
I had to make a tough call the other day when serving drinks on a cold November evening. Every cocktail I considered…
How to Forage for Cocktails
I was traipsing around a conifer forest, looking for the perfect white fir. I wasn’t hunting for a Christmas tree. I…
Should You Become a Corpse This Halloween, Drink a Corpse Reviver
“There are no Halloween cocktails,” someone once said on Twitter, and they might be right. I tried to find a pumpkin…
A Beginner's Guide to American Gin
Gin is a divisive drink. It has been for centuries. Responsible for an early booze-fueled crisis in England, the…
The Drink of the Viking Warlords Makes a Great Summer Cocktail
Long before humans had figured out beer, we learned that you can make a damn tasty crunk-juice by stewing rainwater in…
9 Cocktails Made With LaCroix, a Sparkling Water With a Cult Following
The perfect warm weather drink is an elusive unicorn. Light and tasty? Refreshing and boozy? It’s hard to achieve all…
The Ultimate Peeps Marshmallow Milk Cocktails For Your Easter Brunch
It is the annual Peeps dilemma: To diorama or dip in dark chocolate? This year, the most polarizing sweets on the…