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Amaro Cocktail
A toasty amaro cocktail with homemade pecan syrup that will warm you up faster than a fireplace. (Well, maybe just as fast.)
By Joseph Stinchcomb
Tequila, Beer, and Citrus Cocktail
The holiday cocktail that takes you straight to the beach (and isn’t that where you want to be anyway?).
By Tiffanie Barriere
Sparkling Wine Cocktails
Absinthe—which is higher proof and packed with warm flavors—makes any glass of bubbly feel even more special.
By Chelsea Gregoire
Citrus Shandy
Summer’s most accessible cocktail is much like the season itself: easy, relaxing, refreshing, sunny, and filled with fruit and flavor.
By Alex Delany
Brothy Clams With Soba
Every batch of clams will bring a different level of saltiness to this update on linguine with clams, so be sure to taste the broth and add water as needed in case it's too salty.
By Sohla El-Waylly
Three Sheets to the Wind Cake
One bite of this piña colada–inspired tres leches cake and you’ll understand why it earned the moniker “three sheets to the wind.”
By Anna Stockwell
Martini Bar
Because you don’t individually stir these ‘tinis for a crowd, water is added to aid in the dilution you’d normally get from ice. You can thank us later.
By Alison Roman
Hot Penicillin
Move over Hot Toddy, there’s a new, even cozier cold weather cocktail in town.
By Molly Baz
Spicy Grapefruit Shandy
This sweet-tangy mixture transforms even the cheapest beer into a refreshing party-worthy cocktail.
By Amiel Stanek
Rosé All Day Sangria
We like to think of this refreshing sangria as spa water but with a little buzz!
By Kat Boytsova
Boozy Stovetop Pears with Yogurt
Amaretto is great if you have it, but, if not, substitute with any other brown liquor and it should work out just fine.
By Claire Saffitz
Pineapple and Mezcal Tonic
Mezcal: trending! Like tequila, mezcal is made from the agave plant, but it’s got an inherent smokiness, too. If you haven’t had it before, this cocktail recipe is a great place to start.
By Alison Roman
Rosé-Aperol Spritz
Meet your summer cocktail, a pinky and bubbly rosé wine spritz with Aperol and passion fruit juice. Now all you need is a pool to drink it next to.
By Rick Martinez
Trader Joe's New $4 Four-Pack of Canned Wine Is a Midsummer Night's Dream
The new Two Buck Chuck has arrived.
By Chelsea Stone
Rosy Gin-Kombucha Cocktail
New to kombucha? This cocktail is perfect for a test drive, because you’ll get a taste of “original” (unflavored) kombucha.
By Rick Martinez
The Layaway
This cocktail recipe inspired by Black Friday madness would also be tasty with regular dark rum and ginger ale, but we like the kick you get from using the spicier versions of each.
By Rick Martinez
Duck Two Ways with Clementine-Fig Relish
The best way to tackle this duck recipe is to braise the legs and make the relish in advance, then cook the breasts and crisp the legs on party night.
By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Marcus Nilsson