Alcohol & Other Drinks

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.

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

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

This giant panna cotta has a sleek mirror finish that’s a thing of beauty. No ramekins required.

Strawberry sorbet, with a hint of sweet bitterness thanks to Campari, sits on tangy yogurt whipped cream and gets topped with vanilla meringue shards.

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

It tames the bitterness and supercharges the flavor.

Sweetened with dates and boosted with coffee, this fruity smoothie gets its creamy texture from a simple trick: puréeing the dates before adding the frozen fruit.

This sweet, refreshing, cannabis drink is a staple of Holi. Our version is creamy, floral, and ideal for any spring celebration.

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.

Caramelized bananas in a boozy, butterscotch-y sauce served over creamy mascarpone makes for a delicious dessert paying homage to a classic.