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Wassail
Bring in the cheer with this ruby red drink made with apple brandy, hot cider, cranberry, and plenty of warm spice.
Candied Yams
With a buttery bourbon glaze, this Gourmet legend requires just four ingredients.
Superb English Plum Pudding
Legendary chef James Beard created this version of the British classic for Gourmet’s 1963 holiday issue. Six decades later, it’s still inspiring fans.
9 Things You Can Do With Your French Press...Besides Making Coffee
Dinner, dessert, and even cocktails are easier when you tap into this underrated tool.
Rusty Nail
Rumored to be a Rat Pack favorite, this two-ingredient cocktail is the ultimate throwback after-dinner drink.
Does Alcohol Expire? A Guide to Storing Liquor
Find out which bottles to keep in the fridge—and just how long they’ll last.
Orange Marmalade
This easy orange marmalade recipe requires no obscure equipment and is bound to impress.
Dry Martini
This simple classic gin martini recipe makes a beautiful, sophisticated cocktail that is as easy to stir together as it is to drink.
Screwdriver
A dash of Angostura bitters gives complexity to this classic orange juice and vodka cocktail.
Blue Hawaiian
Adjacent to a piña colada, this tropical cocktail gets a splash of citrusy blue liqueur.
How to Make Layered Cocktails and Drink the Rainbow
Go slow and steady—and keep practicing.
New York Sour
The New York Sour is a classic cocktail that combines whiskey, lemon, and simple syrup and then gets a small pour of red wine floated ever so carefully on top.
17 Bar-Worthy Mezcal Cocktails to Make at Home
Make better cocktails at home by cracking open a bottle of mezcal.
Greyhound
This citrusy two-ingredient cocktail is nearly a century old but comes together in no time at all.
11 Ginger Beer Cocktails to Spice Up Your Happy Hour
Want an easy drink with a lot of punch? Just crack open a bottle of ginger beer.
19 Aperol Cocktails That Aren’t All Spritzes
This list will get you through that bottle fast.
7 Brand-New Cocktail Books to Add to Your Home Bar
Get the details on some of the new (and soon-to-be-released) drinks books that we’re most excited about.
What’s the Difference Between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer?
When you want bubbles and spice and everything nice, which one do you choose?
Homemade Ginger Beer
We streamlined this ginger beer recipe, using pantry ingredients for a fermented drink that’ll really level up your home bar.
Homemade Ginger Ale
For sick days, long car rides, or to upgrade your home bar, this recipe for DIY ginger ale is easier than you may think.