Alcohol & Other Drinks

A simple sandwich cookie made with black tea, fresh ginger, and ground cardamom that tastes just like a cup of milky chai.

This garlicky shrimp scampi version of a classic bisque embraces the technique of blending seafood shells for a luxuriously silky and creamy end result.

From union victories at local coffee institutions to the campaigns at giants like Starbucks, this grassroots movement is fundamentally reshaping the service industry.

Easier to sip than a cupful of dairy and booze has any right to be.

A flavorful bourbon-brown sugar glaze makes for a glossy turkey while separate cooking techniques for breast and legs ensures a tasty end result.

Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.

It’s low-effort, low-proof, and built for a meal teeming with side dishes

One classic Paper Plane—great. Enough of that same classic cocktail to serve a crowd? Sign us up, we’ll bring the bourbon.

This tender butter pecan cake channels all the gooey richness of pecan pie, with toasted nuts and a sticky bourbon caramel glaze.

Why go to the coffee shop for espresso when the espresso can come to you?

The beergarita perfectly encapsulates laid-back summer sipping in a single pitcher, combining the familiarity of a margarita with the effervescence of beer.

Cold brew, colorful matcha, and relaxed environs reign supreme.

Sweet, savory, and way too easy to drink.

A riff on the Bicycle Thief cocktail, a citrusy, low ABV riff on a Negroni, this three-ingredient, party-ready twist features grapefruit soda.

With a raconteur’s gift of gab, Simon Ford waxes nostalgic on how he built a world-class gin brand

With elderflower liqueur, mint, and prosecco, the effervescent Hugo spritz cocktail is a hit year round, but particularly on warm nights.

Like an espresso martini frappé, make-ahead piña coladas, and a spicy mango margarita.

Using frozen strawberries means no need for ice cubes. White rum adds just enough booze and fresh lime juice, bright acidity.

Blend frozen mango, blanco tequila, and lime juice into these cooling margaritas. A Tajín rim adds a spicy-salty kick.

This frozen cocktail uses instant espresso for a strong flavor and unbeatable convenience.

Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.

We sipped 16 blanco tequila brands to help you build a better bar.

At Now and Then, Demi Chacon and Davy Ball look to omakase and wine bar experiences to shape their coffee shop.

Across the country, contemporary tea shops appeal to those seeking alternatives to bars and nightlife.