Alcohol & Other Drinks

With pounds of dried fruit and glugs of dark rum, this is a recipe for serious fruitcake fans.

Herbaceous, nutty, and bright, this rendition of the Prohibition-era classic doubles the gin for a more robust cocktail.

From a sprightly Paper Plane to a warming hot toddy.

Warning: This list might make your bottle of gin disappear.

With spicy ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice, a Moscow Mule is a cocktail for all seasons—and one that’s remarkably easy to prepare at home.

Castelvetrano olive brine provides a soft and buttery counterpart to mezcal in this simple twist on the classic cocktail.

A combination of cheeses and a dash of port form the base of this appetizer inspired by Hickory Farms’ iconic cheese ball.

Easy to make and easy to love, this one-bowl recipe has plenty of flair.

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.

Think creamed onions but reimagined with the flavors of alla vodka sauce: tomato paste, heavy cream, Parmesan, and (yup, you guessed it) vodka.

This tres leches cake recipe gets its tenderness from the addition of a fourth type of milk and a kick from a shot of rum.

This boozy pie tastes like a Hallmark Christmas movie—you know, in the best way.

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.

Hadji bada, Iraqi almond cookies, have a floral backbone courtesy of a hint of rose water.

This easy recipe for homemade apple cider doubles as aromatherapy.

Hey Siri, play “Kokomo.”

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.

Vanilla ice cream, espresso-spiked fudge, and lots (and lots) of chocolate cookie crunchies.

This chicken is juicy, tender, and never ever dry—thanks to the tannins in black tea, plus a sneaky pinch of baking soda.