Alcohol
Lunar New Year’s Lychee Punch
A delightful large-format blend of lychees, gin, elderflower, and citrus perfect for festive gatherings like Lunar New Year.
By William Tsui
Mustardy Cider-Braised Pork Chops
Achieve cooked-all-day depth in under an hour with these tender pork chops, simmered in a rich cider gravy.
By Inés Anguiano
Jamaican Black Cake
With pounds of dried fruit and glugs of dark rum, this is a recipe for serious fruitcake fans.
By Millie Peartree
Port Wine Cheese Ball
A combination of cheeses and a dash of port form the base of this appetizer inspired by Hickory Farms’ iconic cheese ball.
By Amelia Rampe
Mezcal Martini
Castelvetrano olive brine provides a soft and buttery counterpart to mezcal in this simple twist on the classic cocktail.
By Lane Harlan
Tiramisu Snowball Cookies
Easy to make and easy to love, this one-bowl recipe has plenty of flair.
By Hana Asbrink
Vegan Coquito
This dairy-free version of the Puerto Rican holiday classic is punched up with Jamaican aromatics.
By Chrissy Tracey
Coquito
This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.
By Inés Anguiano
Creamed Onions Alla Vodka
Think creamed onions but reimagined with the flavors of alla vodka sauce: tomato paste, heavy cream, Parmesan, and (yup, you guessed it) vodka.
By Hana Asbrink
Hot Buttered Rum Pie
This boozy pie tastes like a Hallmark Christmas movie—you know, in the best way.
By Kendra Vaculin
Frozen Negroni
This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.
By Alaina Chou
Raspberry Radler
A low-ABV beer cocktail that’s excellent for day drinking and beyond. Brace yourself for the refreshing fruitiness of the raspberry-Campari lemonade.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Banana-Infused Rum Old-Fashioned
A simple banana infusion lends this extra-tropical rum old-fashioned cocktail a soft, subtle fruitiness. Short on time? Grab a bottle of banana liqueur.
By Shannon Mustipher
Strawberry and Campari Sorbet Sundae
Strawberry sorbet, with a hint of sweet bitterness thanks to Campari, sits on tangy yogurt whipped cream and gets topped with vanilla meringue shards.
By Christina Chaey
Salted Watermelon Margarita
It’s refreshing, naturally sweet without added sugar, and just look at that PINK!
By Molly Baz
Champagne Cocktail
Elevate your classic glass of bubbly simply by adding a bit of sugar and a few dashes of bitters. The long spiral of zest makes any drink look fancy.
By Talia Baiocchi
Easy, Elegant Christmas Punch
This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.
By David Wondrich
Bananas Flambé
Caramelized bananas in a boozy, butterscotch-y sauce served over creamy mascarpone makes for a delicious dessert paying homage to a classic.
By Claire Saffitz
Tiramisu-y Icebox Cake
This light, coffee-flavored cake is a fun twist on the decadent classic, with layers of Kahlúa-soaked ladyfingers set between a sweet mascarpone filling.
By Claire Saffitz
Spiced Red Wine and Coke
This easy cocktail is budget booze’s highest calling. Cheap wine gets a makeover thanks to lemon, lots of ginger, and the caramelly complexity of cola.
By Shilpa Uskokovic