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Classic Martini
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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. 
Extra-Dry Martini
Quick
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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.
19 Frozen Cocktails to Blend Up This Summer
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Like an espresso martini frappé, make-ahead piña coladas, and a spicy mango margarita.
Lemon Drop Martini
Easy
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This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop cocktail is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.
Spicy Mango Margarita
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Blend frozen mango, blanco tequila, and lime juice into these cooling margaritas. A Tajín rim adds a spicy-salty kick.
Super Summer Fruit Syrup
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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.
Manhattan
Quick
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This classic rye cocktail doesn’t have to try hard. Just add vermouth and a dash of bitters for a deeply satisfying sip.
Mai Tai
Quick
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Evoke the tropics with one sip of this classic cocktail. 
The Iciest Strawberry Daiquiri
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Using frozen strawberries means no need for ice cubes. White rum adds just enough booze and fresh lime juice, bright acidity.
Americano
Quick
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This Americano recipe is so simple you’ll quickly memorize it. The classic Italian predinner cocktail combines Campari, sweet vermouth, and seltzer or club soda.
Crystal Clear Milk Punch
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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.
The Rattlesnake
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The double-shake method is key to this cocktail’s texture. The first round is to break up the egg white; the second is to chill and froth the drink.
BA’s Best Old-Fashioned
Easy
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A classic drink that never goes out of style. Stick with these steps and you’ll nail it every time.
BA’s Best Piña Colada
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Two rums and two types of coconut make this tropical drink the last word on summer refreshment.
Paper Fleet (Paper Planes for a Crowd)
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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.
Garden Wedding
Quick
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This gin and peach cocktail is tangy, herbal, and refreshing, thanks to a touch of Greek yogurt and a few fresh basil leaves shaken into the drink.
Whiskey Sour
Quick
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Bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and simple syrup combine for this easy, refreshing classic.
Garden Party Super Punch
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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.
Diversify Your Cocktail Ingredients
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How to stock your liquor cabinet so you can make almost any drink
Frozen Garibaldi
Quick
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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.
Upside-Down Martinis for a Crowd
Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.
Sake-Grapefruit Fizz
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This light and drinkable cocktail pairs the bittersweet flavor of grapefruit with botanical gin and sparkling sake for a bubbly finish.
BA's Best Old-Fashioned
Easy
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A great old-fashioned recipe is all about simplicity, ingredients, and technique. Stick with these steps, and you’re bound to nail it every time.