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We Tried Jameson's New Cold Brew-Flavored Whiskey

We Tried Jameson's New Cold Brew-Flavored Whiskey

Each serving is equivalent to about half a shot of espresso.

3 Hot Ginger Drinks for When It's Gross Outside

3 Hot Ginger Drinks for When It's Gross Outside

When you want to stay in the house for many hours, there's nothing like a warm cocktail with fresh ginger.

The New Spirit That Allegedly Smells Like a Patagonian Forest

The New Spirit That Allegedly Smells Like a Patagonian Forest

Three winter cocktails to make with Träkál.

This New Year’s Eve, Step Away From the Cocktail Shaker

This New Year’s Eve, Step Away From the Cocktail Shaker

Tired of playing bartender (and missing the ball drop)? Behold, your new signature host (or party guest) move: the Batch and Bubble.

Our Holiday Party Secret Weapon? Lots of Gin

Our Holiday Party Secret Weapon? Lots of Gin

Here are three cocktails that embrace gin’s Christmas-tree side.

Pomegranate-Ginger Spritz

Pomegranate-Ginger Spritz

Pomegranates are winter’s most stunning fruit; here they provide both a sweet, wine-colored base and a jewel-like garnish. The baking-spice notes of Angostura bitters soften the juice’s tartness with cozy flavor.

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Ruby Red Spritz

Ruby Red Spritz

This rosy, bittersweet aperitif will prime your appetite. If you want it sweeter, add a dash of simple syrup, or replace the fizzy soda water with a splash of grapefruit soda.

Spiced Pear Spritz

Spiced Pear Spritz

Sweet pear and warm spices team up to deliver this warm and cozy winter spritz. In a pinch, simple syrup can be substituted for the Velvet Falernum liqueur, but it won’t have the same lime, clove and ginger notes.

The Liqueur We’re Putting in All of Our Holiday Cocktails

The Liqueur We’re Putting in All of Our Holiday Cocktails

People Sleep in Tents for a Chance to Buy This Rare Whiskey

People Sleep in Tents for a Chance to Buy This Rare Whiskey

Bring Back Cognac, the King of After-Dinner Drinks

Bring Back Cognac, the King of After-Dinner Drinks

Tarragon-Mint Vodka

Tarragon-Mint Vodka

Three Bitter Fernet Cocktails for Your Holiday Drinking Pleasure

After a long, excessive winter feast, you’ve gotta call in the big guns.

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Why Amaro Montenegro Is a Bartender’s Best Friend

Why Amaro Montenegro Is a Bartender’s Best Friend

This American Apple Brandy Is Autumn in a Glass

This American Apple Brandy Is Autumn in a Glass

Everything You Need to Host Your Own Scotch Tasting Party

Everything You Need to Host Your Own Scotch Tasting Party

There’s a New Campari in Town and We Love It in Cocktails

There’s a New Campari in Town and We Love It in Cocktails

Here’s Your New Gin Alternative for Autumn

Here’s Your New Gin Alternative for Autumn

We Tried 7 Different Canned Cocktails—Here Are Our Favorites

We Tried 7 Different Canned Cocktails—Here Are Our Favorites

The Easy Way to Make Dazzling, Color-Changing Cocktails

The Easy Way to Make Dazzling, Color-Changing Cocktails

Why Mastiha Belongs on Your Bar Cart Now

Why Mastiha Belongs on Your Bar Cart Now

What Is Cointreau and What Do You Do With It?

What Is Cointreau and What Do You Do With It?

Hot Cranberry Juice Is the Unexpected Fall Cocktail to Master

Hot Cranberry Juice Is the Unexpected Fall Cocktail to Master

5 Seasonal Ingredients That Will Upgrade Your Fall Cocktails

5 Seasonal Ingredients That Will Upgrade Your Fall Cocktails

What Is Limoncello and How Is It Made?

What Is Limoncello and How Is It Made?

Like Savory Drinks? Grab This Celery Root Liqueur

Like Savory Drinks? Grab This Celery Root Liqueur

What Is a Sazerac, Exactly—and How Do You Make One?

What Is a Sazerac, Exactly—and How Do You Make One?

If Rum Is Your Cocktail Spirit of Choice, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

If Rum Is Your Cocktail Spirit of Choice, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Four Loko Teases Spiked Seltzer With Crazy 14% ABV

Four Loko Teases Spiked Seltzer With Crazy 14% ABV

This Bourbon Just Came Back After a 102-Year Break and Sold Out in 12 Hours

This Bourbon Just Came Back After a 102-Year Break and Sold Out in 12 Hours

What’s the Difference Between Aperol and Campari?

What’s the Difference Between Aperol and Campari?

The Right Way to Introduce Your Customers to Something New

The Right Way to Introduce Your Customers to Something New

Why Are Moscow Mules Served in Copper Mugs?

Why Are Moscow Mules Served in Copper Mugs?

What Is Pink Gin?

What Is Pink Gin?

Why the Best Thing to Pair With Oysters Is a Deeply Smoky Scotch

Why the Best Thing to Pair With Oysters Is a Deeply Smoky Scotch

3 Color-Changing Cocktails to Make This Summer

3 Color-Changing Cocktails to Make This Summer

9 Tips for Making the Perfect Negroni, According to a Master Bartender

9 Tips for Making the Perfect Negroni, According to a Master Bartender

4 Essential Negroni Recipes to Celebrate Negroni Week

4 Essential Negroni Recipes to Celebrate Negroni Week