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BA’s Best Old-Fashioned

A classic drink that never goes out of style. Stick with these steps and you’ll nail it every time.

Golden Hour

Pleasantly bitter Suze pairs with ginger syrup, sparkling wine, and a piece of candied ginger that fizzes and bubbles from the bottom of the glass.

Mushrooms au Poivre

Giving mushrooms the au poivre treatment transforms the humble shrooms into a showstopping main fit for the fanciest of bistros.

Cranberry-Maple Mule

This big-batch cocktail made with ginger beer, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and a spiced maple simple syrup makes the perfect low-alcohol holiday drink.

Bourbon-Date Pecan Pie

Pecan pie gets a modern makeover with chopped dates, bourbon, and plenty of salt.

Green Apple Martini

Call it an appletini if you wish, one thing's for certain: This Jolly-Rancher-hued drink, garnished with a candy-red cherry, is as striking as it is delicious.

Manhattan

This classic rye cocktail doesn’t have to try hard. Just add vermouth and a dash of bitters for a deeply satisfying sip.

One-Bottle Vermouth Sangria

The world’s easiest sangria recipe skips the basic red wine, brandy, and liqueur and opts instead for sweet vermouth and fresh summer fruit.

Siesta

Revive yourself for the night ahead with this vivid tequila, grapefruit, and Campari cocktail.

Spa Water Punch

This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.

Hot Pink Punch

Rim some glasses with spicy salt and make this juicy watermelon cocktail recipe for your summer barbecue. It’s an easy gin cocktail served by the pitcher.

Spa Water Punch

This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.

Campari Spritz

Made with an ounce each of Campari and club soda, plus a good glug of sparkling wine, this Campari Spritz recipe is designed to be refreshing and not too sweet.

Ginger Snap

A low-alcohol cocktail made for the modern era, the Ginger Snap will be your go-to easy sipper all summer.

Crispy Fried Shrimp and Giardiniera

How do you make fried shrimp better? By adding giardiniera to the mix. Here the duo gets coated in a vodka-spiked batter to create a remarkably crisp exterior.

Frozen Garibaldi

This Frozen Garibaldi recipe transforms frozen orange juice concentrate and Campari into a slushy cocktail worthy of a fancy summer brunch or hot afternoon by the pool.

Dirty Martini Chicken Thighs

This cheeky chicken recipe crams all of the iconic flavors of a dirty martini—olive brine, vodka, vermouth, and all—into a savory one-pan meal.

Earl Grey Martini

Quickly infusing vodka with earl grey tea bags creates a distinct floral foundation for this fun (and caffeinated) take on a martini.

Mezcal Sour

Easy to remember and simple to make, this tart, smoky mezcal sour is a timeless drink.

Garden Wedding

This gin and peach cocktail is tangy, herbal, and refreshing, thanks to a touch of Greek yogurt and a few fresh basil leaves shaken into the drink.
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