Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 30 min
Cooks' note:
• Syrup can be made 4 days ahead of assembling trifle and chilled, covered.
Gourmet’s version of this perfect summer drink mixes the ideal ratio of vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juices, right in the glass.
Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.
The kimchi brine is the secret hero here; just a splash of it brightens the cocktail while deepening it with a little funky je ne sais quoi.
Crème de violette is an exuberantly floral violet liqueur that gives vibrant color to this fun frozen cocktail.
Fufu is a dish that has been passed down through many generations and is seen as a symbol of Ghanaian identity and heritage. Making fufu traditionally is a very laborious task; this recipe mimics some of that hard work but with a few home-cook hacks that make for a far easier time.
Frozen into a slushy, the classic tequila and grapefruit cocktail becomes even more refreshing.
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Developed in the 1980s by a chef in Hong Kong, this sauce is all about umami.