Cocktail

While each bartender has a preferred whiskey, we tried them all with Jameson with great results.

The Guinness cream lends a malty, slightly bitter richness to this Irish classic.

They use a pour over coffee method, pouring the whiskey and water over the coffee right at the bar.

Simple syrup can be made ahead in larger batches and stored in fridge.

A perfect use for that leftover can of chipotles in adobo hiding in the fridge.

Like the opposite of master cleanse, with a similar kick.

Use this spicy vodka in a Bloody Mary for extra kick.

Be sure to taste your jalapeños before you muddle them. They range far and wide on the heat scale.

Cherry Heering is a ruby-red Danish liqueur made from cherries, spices, and a neutral grain spirit. It adds cherry flavor and a mild sweetness, not a maraschino in sight.

Milk punches are perfect project cocktails that offer a sweet reward at the end.

After straining, this punch should be as clear as a glass of Chardonnay.

This recipe deviates from a classic milk punch, leaving some of the milk solids in, lending a heavier, silkier feel.

Since you’re already taking a couple of days to make punch, might as well make fancy ice. Try freezing water in balloons. Run the frozen ovals under cold water until they just fit inside your glasses.

Like eggnog? This punch’s for you.

Ruby port gives this milk punch a bright pink hue.

The lemony sugar syrup that results from muddling citrus zest and sugar is called an oleo saccharum, literally, “oily sugar.”

This julep riff from Bobby Flay tastes fresh and not too sweet.

At Clove Club, they use dandelion and burdock bitters in this winter warmer of a drink. They’re tough to find, though—Angostura bitters are your best bet (and the drink won’t suffer for it).

This cocktail from Uncle Boons in New York is made to pair well with Thai food.

5 cocktail recipes from Play, the bar at the Museum of Sex in New York City

The Cherry Oh Baby is faintly medicinal, intensely alcoholic, and exists to seal the deal.

The El Bigote, with cinnamon bark syrup and chocolatey mole bitters, is a hard-as-nails cocktail to really get the deed done