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Old Fashioned

The invention of the drink is frequently (and probably inaccurately) credited to a bartender at the Pendennis Club, in Louisville, Kentucky, who around the turn of the 20th century reportedly made the...

Author: Robert Hess

Ponche a Crème

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Author: Brigid Washington

Maple Old Fashioned

This twist on the classic whiskey cocktail is the perfect way to welcome fall.

Author: Matt Duckor

Pisco Sour

Author: Ryan McGrale

Classic Champagne Cocktail

Author: Kim Haasarud

Perfect Manhattan

Here, the word "perfect" refers not to the quality of the classic cocktail (though we do love this version), but to the equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouth used to make it.

Original Martini

Author: Albert Stevens Crockett

Southside

Many unconfirmed reports of this cocktail's creation exist. Some believe it came from Chicago's South Side during Prohibition; others think that it comes from the Southside Sportsmen's Club on Long Island....

Author: Adrienne Stillman

West Indies Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's pie is usually made with ground lamb, but it's easily riffed on. This ground chicken version adds ginger, habanero, lime, and Angostura bitters.

Author: Brigid Washington

Lime Rickey

Author: Dale DeGroff

Sazerac

The recipe comes from Chris McMillian, the fourth-generation bartender and fount of cocktail lore who presides over the bar at the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. He prefers to use sugar...

Author: Chris McMillian

Fifty Fifty Martini

A martini cocktail recipe that dates back to 1910, made with equal parts gin and dry vermouth.

Author: David Wondrich

Manhattan

Make a Manhattan cocktail with this recipe using rye or bourbon and sweet vermouth. Either whiskey is fine, though the rye will give you a drier drink.

Grapefruit Rum Cooler

A simple rum cocktail recipe made with fresh grapefruit, lemon or lime, and sparkling water. Angostura bitters add a touch of spice.

Rob Roy

Like a Manhattan cocktail, the Scotch-based Rob Roy is usually made with sweet vermouth; but if can also be made dry (with dry vermouth) or perfect (with equal amounts of both).

Spiked Ginger Lemonade Soda Can Cocktail

Served in a can of ginger beer, this tart, pleasantly bitter drink is as well-balanced as a complex cocktail.

Author: Kat Boytsova

Mezcal Margarita #2

Author: Rick Bayless

Pepper Martinis

Author: Dale DeGroff

Pisco Sour

Author: Eben Freeman

Screwdriver

A dash of Angostura bitters gives complexity to this classic orange juice and vodka cocktail.

Earl Grey Rum Punch

Author: Audrey Saunders

Sparkling Lemon Cocktail

If you pour the bubbly too quickly, the drink will foam up and over the edge of the glass.

Author: Rita Sodi

Piña Pisco Sours

Author: Lillian Chou

Kentucky Buck

A strawberry-bourbon buck created by San Diego bartender Erick Castro of Polite Provisions.

Author: Adrienne Stillman

Satan's Whiskers

Author: Debbie Moose

Eben Freeman's Manhattan

Try bartender Eben Freeman's recipe for a Manhattan cocktail, made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.

Author: Eben Freeman

Raspberry Jam with Bitters

If you're not going to eat raspberries fresh out of hand by the fistful, making jam is the next best thing. A healthy shot of cocktail bitters at the end does wonders to bring out the berry flavor.

Author: Claire Saffitz

Parson's Negroni Slushy

A frozen Negroni cocktail, no slushy machine required. Made with gin, sweet vermouth, Luxardo bitter, and fresh orange and grapefruit juices.

Author: Gary Regan

Napa Valley Winter Punch

Author: Scott Beattie

The Long Hello

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

The Champagne Cocktail

Author: Mary Frances Heck