Vodka

We talked to Channing Tatum about his American-made vodka, Born and Bred.

Even if you're pouring cheap vodka, this will still look cool.

Bill Murray is the bartender of all bartenders.

It might be hard to go back to regular iced tea ever again.

The name says it all. Or does it? You're drinking vodka. And fast.

From the proper glassware to the right club soda, there are rules to this classic cocktail.

Potent—but so much classier than your dive bar shots.

Let's move this party to the living room: Here's how to stock your home bar with the best bottles of sipping neat and mixing.

Make sure the vodka cooks for a full minute or two to evaporate all the booziness.

Of this take on a martini, James Bond quipped, “I never have more than one drink before dinner. But I do like that one to be large and very strong and very cold and very well-made.” What he said.

Named for their town of origin in Massachusetts, Concord grapes thrive in colder climates. They start appearing at farmstands in early September.

Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.

Store infused boozy fruit in a cool, dark place to slow oxidation, kinda like aging your own wine!

Store infused booze in a cool, dark place to slow oxidation, kinda like aging your own wine!

Nothing could be simpler than combining ripe produce with the alcohol of your choice to reap the rewards months later. The technique also works with nonalcoholic liquids like honey or vinegar.

Homemade infused vodka: So much easier than you think!

To use loose leaf tea, substitute ½ teaspoon per bag.

Our favorite Bloody Mary is an instant classic. Great-quality tomato juice, bright lemon juice, savory Worcestershire, and a tangy hot sauce deliver on all fronts.

No need to buy preflavored vodka; we got great results making our own.

Our favorite reader-requested cocktail is a refreshing, drinkable spin on one of our favorite salads.

Lillet softens the punch of the other spirits in this entry-level martini. Play with the ratios and add a splash more of Lillet if you prefer.

Saunders created this drink for Dori Bryant, "a whiskey-drinking lady." This recipe differs from the classic "Smoky Martini" because she added Pernod.

Kachka offers a variety of flavored vodkas, including this smoky collaboration with the chefs at Ox in Portland. For a floral take, replace the charred rosemary with ¼ cup loose dried chamomile (or 8 tea bags).