Cocktail

The French 75 is that rare creature of a cocktail: elegant enough to make it feel as if you’re in Paris on New Year’s Eve but supremely simple to assemble.

This dairy-free version of the Puerto Rican holiday classic is punched up with Jamaican aromatics.

This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.

A little tart, a little sweet, and extremely festive.

This heady mulled wine recipe is perfect for the holiday season—or any time you’re looking for something fragrant and cozy.

We will avoid all Sex and the City references here, but the fact remains: This cocktail is classic for a reason.

This easy recipe for homemade apple cider doubles as aromatherapy.

Hey Siri, play “Kokomo.”

It’s big-batchable, less bitter, and ready to party.

This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.

A simple banana infusion lends this extra-tropical rum old-fashioned cocktail a soft, subtle fruitiness. Short on time? Grab a bottle of banana liqueur.

A low-ABV beer cocktail that’s excellent for day drinking and beyond. Brace yourself for the refreshing fruitiness of the raspberry-Campari lemonade.

Mixers? Check. Seltzer? Check. Tequila? No! This list is all vodka cocktails, all the time.

Despite the odds, this ’90s-inspired combo works.

Gin or vodka? Stanley Tucci’s martini recipe allows for either, depending on your mood. Just make sure it’s stirred, never shaken.

With mezcal and lime juice, this summery drink is all sorts of refreshing.

Before you roll your eyes—here’s why it works from a flavor perspective.

This Mexican coffee cocktail is your pick-me-up on a lazy summer afternoon.

Evoke the tropics with one sip of this classic cocktail. 

Easy-sipping cocktails to spark spontaneous dance parties and some sparklers for your midnight toast.

Get a holly-jolly buzz with our favorite seasonal sippers.

Elevate your classic glass of bubbly simply by adding a bit of sugar and a few dashes of bitters. The long spiral of zest makes any drink look fancy.

This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.

This easy cocktail is budget booze’s highest calling. Cheap wine gets a makeover thanks to lemon, lots of ginger, and the caramelly complexity of cola.