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If you’re serious about your cocktails, it’s time to start thinking of ice as an ingredient
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Like an espresso martini frappé, make-ahead piña coladas, and a spicy mango margarita.
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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.
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This Frozen Garibaldi recipe transforms frozen orange juice concentrate and Campari into a slushy cocktail worthy of a fancy summer brunch or hot afternoon by the pool.
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This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.
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The only thing more awesome than an ice-cold beer? An ice-cold beer cocktail
Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.
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This cocktail should be served so cold it hurts, which you should repeat to yourself as you stir. And stir. And stir.
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One classic Paper Plane—great. Enough of that same classic cocktail to serve a crowd? Sign us up, we’ll bring the bourbon.
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Why? Because everyone loves a party. But sometimes chilled Chardonnay and bottles of beer on ice just don’t cut it. For a get-together that’s a bit more special, a bit more memorable, and a bit, well, boozier, it’s high time to rediscover that grand American tradition known as the cocktail party
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A refreshing beer cocktail with Pilsner, gin, honey, and lemon. It's that easy!
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Blend frozen mango, blanco tequila, and lime juice into these cooling margaritas. A Tajín rim adds a spicy-salty kick.
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Chill glasses in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to keep the ice cream from melting into the ginger beer too quickly.
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Ice may be the single most important ingredient for a party. Please, stock up.
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If you’re looking for the most summery of punches that doesn’t overdo it on the booze, have your people call our people.
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This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.
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From a boozy grasshopper milkshake to a coconut and cream soda float—and how could we forget frosé—these are the slushy frozen drinks you'll need poolside.
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Gin or vodka? Stanley Tucci’s martini recipe allows for either, depending on your mood. Just make sure it’s stirred, never shaken.
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If you like the smoky notes of mezcal, substitute half the tequila with it instead. To scale up, increase the drink ingredients only—you'll have enough ice cubes for several cocktails.
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How to stock your liquor cabinet so you can make almost any drink
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Made with an ounce each of Campari and club soda, plus a good glug of sparkling wine, this Campari Spritz recipe is designed to be refreshing and not too sweet.
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Simple syrup is good. Super Summer Fruit Syrup is better and able to transform any drink into its best post-vacation summery self.
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Eight great fruity cocktails—and tips for making fruit juice ice cubes.