Beverages

This citrusy two-ingredient cocktail is nearly a century old but comes together in no time at all.

We streamlined this ginger beer recipe, using pantry ingredients for a fermented drink that’ll really level up your home bar.

For sick days, long car rides, or to upgrade your home bar, this recipe for DIY ginger ale is easier than you may think.

Bright, bubbly, and hard to resist, a well-made peach bellini is a thing of beauty.

Crisp, clear, and preferably ice cold, a vodka martini is anything and everything you want it to be.

A Hollywood hopeful turned all-American success story, this 1970s classic deserves a modern renaissance.

Martinis get all the glory, but this is the first cocktail James Bond ever ordered.

Consider this citrusy sidecar cocktail recipe a friendly reminder to stock up on cognac.

The ultimate winter warmer, Irish coffee is satisfying and timeless and requires only four ingredients.

Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, since its the primary flavoring here.

The elegant three-ingredient classic Champagne cocktail makes every glass feel like a special occasion.

Once prescribed as a medicinal tonic to sailors in the British Royal Navy, this classic cocktail stands the test of time.

Homemade lime cordial brightens everything from gimlets to N/A cocktails and beyond.

This New Orleans classic is an arm workout that pays back in dividends.

Forget the bells, whistles, and time-consuming garnishes. A classic Bloody Mary is all about balance.

Put a spring in your step with this creamy after-dinner drink, which offers all the flavor of a boozy mint-chocolate shake.

Make your own grenadine from pomegranate juice for flavor-packed cocktails at home.

The best old-fashioned recipe is the one you love. Made with bourbon or rye, this simple stirred drink is destined to become your new go-to.

A summery lemon shandy is easy to make and may just be the world’s most refreshing drink.

A classic Irish coffee revives in the winter, but in summer, we prefer this chillier version.

While there’s no wrong way to toast New Orleans, the Sazerac, a boozy combination of bitters, anise liqueur, and a whole lot of whiskey seems awfully right.

With lemon juice, gin, and sparkling wine, the French 75 makes any cocktail hour feel like a special occasion.

The classic mimosa requires just sparkling wine and orange juice—just make sure it’s freshly squeezed.

With all due respect to the mighty gin and tonic, the rickey may just be the world’s most refreshing gin cocktail.