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Castelvetrano olive brine provides a soft and buttery counterpart to mezcal in this simple twist on the classic cocktail.

Easy to make and easy to love, this one-bowl recipe has plenty of flair.

This dairy-free version of the Puerto Rican holiday classic is punched up with Jamaican aromatics.

This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.

Think creamed onions but reimagined with the flavors of alla vodka sauce: tomato paste, heavy cream, Parmesan, and (yup, you guessed it) vodka.

This boozy pie tastes like a Hallmark Christmas movie—you know, in the best way.

This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.

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.

A low-ABV beer cocktail that’s excellent for day drinking and beyond. Brace yourself for the refreshing fruitiness of the raspberry-Campari lemonade.

Strawberry sorbet, with a hint of sweet bitterness thanks to Campari, sits on tangy yogurt whipped cream and gets topped with vanilla meringue shards.

It’s refreshing, naturally sweet without added sugar, and just look at that PINK!

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.

This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.

Caramelized bananas in a boozy, butterscotch-y sauce served over creamy mascarpone makes for a delicious dessert paying homage to a classic.

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.

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.

This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop “martini” is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.

A sleeper hit from Bon Appetit’s 1974 Thanksgiving menu, this mincemeat pie recipe is deeply fruity and loaded with warm spices.

What began as a prank is now a beloved brunch cocktail at Cafe Mutton in Hudson, NY. Who knew prune juice, lemon juice, vodka, and Fernet could be so delicious?

On a blazing summer day, nothing hits quite like a sweet, sour, and lightly salty paloma cocktail that comes together in just a moment.