Cocktails

These excellent margaritas have a subtle, smoky flavor. The secret: The limes and lemons are grilled before being jui...

Michael Chiarello prefers cooking fruit near the beginning of the grilling session, when the grate is cleanest. Here,...

Mezcal, the Mexican spirit made from roasted agave hearts, provides the smokiness for mixologist Leo Robitschek’s ter...

New York City mixologist John deBary, the assistant editor for F&W Cocktails 2013, makes this zippy drink with Ja...

The specialty at Miami's The Broken Shaker, is this Cocoa Puffs-infused cocktail. "People go crazy for it," says co-o...

This New Orleans–inspired bourbon cocktail is bold and slightly bitter. Slideshow: More New Orleans Cocktails

The Paloma is a classic Mexican cocktail made with lime juice, tequila and grapefruit soda. Scott Baird, the mixologi...

The only thing more refreshing than a margarita is one made with cucumbers. The cucumber-infused tequila also makes a...

The cucumber-infused tequila is refreshing in a margarita and also makes a great punch. Slideshow: Perfect Party P...

This classy, Cognac-based drink is sweet and gingery. Slideshow: Perfect Punch Recipes

Mixologist Eben Freeman makes his sensational riff on the classic old-fashioned with a flavorful maraschino-cherry-an...

Robb Turner, owner of Crown Maple, uses his richly flavored dark amber syrup to make this riff on an Old-Fashioned co...

This citrusy red wine sangria is spiced with star anise and cloves. Slideshow: More Delicious Sangria Recipes

In this festive tropical cocktail, rum is mixed with lime and passion fruit juices, then topped with vivid-blue cura&...

This double rum coffee is deliciously flavored with cinnamon and orange zest. Slideshow: Warming Drinks

Although this fruity rum-based cocktail is made with marmalade and sugar, it’s not too sweet. Slideshow: Great Rum D...

Black pepper, Tabasco and fresh chile give this delicious Bloody Mary a fiery kick. Slideshow: More Terrific Bloody ...

Allen Katz, mixologist at the Shanty and a partner in New York Distilling, uses his own Dorothy Parker gin to make t...

The daiquiri originated in Cuba, and is one of the great cocktails of the world. Plus: More Great Cocktail Recipes

This festive variation on a margarita is made with pomegranate syrup, silver tequila and fresh lime juice. Slideshow...