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Grape Crush Martini

Author: Peter Hoffman

Corpse Reviver

Who cares what is in this cocktail? The name sold me when I read it in Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). This is one of many variations.

Author: Dale DeGroff

Mango Castaway

This twist on the piña colada uses frozen mango instead of pineapple for a delightfully smooth and indulgent cocktail. For optimal tiki fun, garnish the drinks with a classic tiki decoration.

Author: Kat Boytsova

French 75

Gin and Champagne make a bubbly wonderful duo, which is why this classic cocktail is always a good idea.

Author: Chris Morocco

Gin Punch

We found this recipe in Jerry Thomas's 1862 How to Mix Drinks or the Bon Vivant's Companion, in a recipe for a single serving. It called for Holland gin-or genever, as we know it today-and was probably...

Author: Jason Kosmas

Cucumber Gin Cocktail

This herb-infused rocks drink is fresh, cooling, and thirst-quenching, perfect for day drinking.

Author: Mary Gonzalez

Irish Coffee

Created at an Irish airport by chef Joe Sheridan for passengers who made an emergency landing there, this recipe was then passed along to the bartender at San Francisco's old Buena Vista Hotel.

Chrysanthemum

Author: Camper English

Blackberry Cucumber Mule

Just when this crowd-pleasing berry drink heats things up-hi there, ginger beer-it starts to cool things down, thanks to muddled cucumber and mint.

Author: Maggie Hoffman

Pomegranate Prosecco Punch

The holiday season calls for toasts, which, in turn, call for bubbly. Sure, you could pour a glass of sparkling Prosecco, but turning it into a celebratory punch rich with fruity, tart pomegranate juice...

Author: Lillian Chou

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

Slippery When Wet

This fragrant and refreshing strawberry-gin drink has a secret ingredient: a dollop of unsweetened Greek yogurt, which gives the cocktail a tangy flavor and subtly creamy texture.

Author: Maggie Hoffman

Rosita

A brisk and bitter tequila cocktail that's made with Campari but is a bit lighter than the classic Negroni.

Author: Jim Meehan

Campari Spritz

Dry rosé and lemon soda complement the citrusy flavor of Campari and make for a beautifully vibrant cocktail.

Author: Kat Boytsova

Rusty Nail

Drambuie, a Scotch-based honey-and-herb liqueur, is what really distinguishes this classic cocktail.

Pineapple Chile Margarita

Author: Ryan Magarian

Beach Bourbon Slush

Author: Fred Thompson

Cherry and Smoke

In this alcohol-free cocktail, the campfire smokiness of the Lapsang Souchong, (which is brewed strong, so that the tannins intensify), is such a good counterpoint to the sweet, tart stone fruit.

Author: Julia Bainbridge

Under the Mistletoe Punch

This punch recipe easily scales down by half, or even all the way to festive drinks for two.

Author: Tristan Willey

Scotchy Boulevardiers for a Crowd

Meet the Negroni's wintery cousin, made with whiskey instead of gin. Rye whiskey is peppery and dry; you can also make this classic cocktail with bourbon for a vanilla-tinged sweetness. We like it with...

Author: Maggie Hoffman

Grilled Lemon Shandy

Grilling the lemons brings out their aroma and natural sweetness. It also adds a roasty complexity to a super refreshing cocktail.

Author: Kristin Donnelly

Kir Royale

A sparkling Champage cocktail with creme de cassis.

Whiskey Flip

Flips were originally hot drinks made with egg and a variety of liquors and wines. They were warmed up by means of a loggerhead, an iron tool with a long handle and bulbous end that could be heated and...

Chiltern Firehouse's Negroni

It's the original 1:1:1 cocktail (equal parts gin, vermouth, and Campari), but Chiltern Firehouse in London tweaked the ratio on this bittersweet Italian classic.

Author: Chiltern Firehouse, London

New Age Church Punch

Hibiscus punch with ground ginger, roasted pineapple, and fresh lime. Rum optional.

Author: Nicole A. Taylor

Hanky Panky Cocktail

This classic gin cocktail was first created in the 1920s by Ada Coleman of The Savoy Hotel's American Bar in London. Fernet gives it a bitter kick.

Author: Dave Broom

Thyme Out

Thyme goes beautifully with sweet and citrus flavors, making it perfect for cocktails. This recipe multiplies easily for large groups.

Author: Eric Werner

Sakura Martini

The cherry blossom, as well as the addition of sake and maraschino liqueur to the usual gin, result in a very delicate Martini.

Author: Robert Simonson

Derby Mint Julep

This Derby-ready julep doubles down on the mint flavor with a bright Mint Simple Syrup and fresh mint leaves. The julep cup is essential to the presentation. This recipe yields about 1 1/4 cups mint simple...

Author: Tommy Werner

Cran Royale

A homemade cranberry simple syrup puts this sparkling cocktail recipe into fancy party-worthy status. Use leftover Campari to make your very own Negroni or Americano.

Author: Talia Baiocchi

Oaxaca Old Fashioned

Try this tequila cocktail with mezcal and agave nectar, a riff on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail recipe from Phil Ward.

Author: Emma Janzen