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Negroni
Adjust the classic proportions of the gin, vermouth, and Campari in a negroni cocktail recipe for this updated version from London’s Chiltern Firehouse.
By Chiltern Firehouse, London
Mojito
On a sweltering summer evening, nothing hits quite like this minty mojito cocktail recipe. Don’t over-muddle your mint, which can cause bitterness.
By Chris Morocco
Daiquiri, Up-Rocks
This daiquiri recipe is served up-rocks in an elegant coupe and has nothing to do with the slushy, syrupy cocktails you’ll find at swim-up bars.
By Chiltern Firehouse, LondonPhotography by Peden + Munk
Chambéry Cassis
Aromatic dry vermouth and rich, deep black currant liqueur make an auspicious pair.
By Rebekah Peppler
Sake-and-Black-Sugar-Braised Pulled Pork Sliders
Call on these adorable sliders piled high with juicy braised pork for a party or game night—they're great for feeding a crowd and almost all the components can be made well in advance.
By Jessie YuChen
Classic Bananas Foster
Our method for lighting this retro New Orleans dessert on fire delivers maximum drama with none of the danger.
By Kendra Vaculin
Cilantro Pisco Smash
Pisco, Peru’s iconic brandy, is aromatic, herbal, and subtly sweet—it pairs perfectly with cilantro for a bit of freshness.
By Danielle Bell and Pablo Osorio
Adonis Spritz
This low-ABV sipper made with sherry and sweet vermouth is virtually hangover-proof.
By Christina Chaey
Lemon-Elderflower Pound Cake
Roasting strawberries is a great way to get that Valentine’s Day staple on your dessert menu, even with out-of-season berries.
By Danielle Bell and Pablo Osorio
Tropical Babas With Whipped Coconut Cream
We took the classic yeasted French dessert cakes known as babas on a tropical vacation with a boozy pineapple-rum sauce and pillowy whipped coconut cream.
By Christian Reynoso
Eggnog
Fluffy beaten egg whites make this eggnog recipe lighter and easier to drink than a cup of cream and booze has any right to be.
By Amiel StanekPhotography by Matt Duckor
Sweet Potato Pone
When sweet potato pie sheds its crust and takes a trip to the tropics, you end up with this delightfully spiced sweet potato pone.
By Brigid Washington
Rum Cake With Sticky Maple Glaze and Coconut
Ayesha Curry’s holiday-worthy rum cake gets its cheery flavor from two kinds of rum: spiced rum in the cake batter and dark rum in the sticky maple glaze.
By Ayesha Curry
Celery and Salted Lemon Cocktail
This brunch cocktail uses 8 celery stalks so, if you ignore the vodka, it’s basically spa water.
By Andy Baraghani
Spiced Blood Orange Shrub
Refreshing, alcohol-free (just don’t call it a mocktail), and a noble destiny for that bag of citrus hanging out in the fridge.
By Zaynab Issa
Cranberry Rum Punch
This rum punch is very simple to throw together, but cranberry-studded ice makes it feel deceptively fancy, doubling as a festive garnish and temperature control.
By Kendra Vaculin
Cognac Punch Swizzle
Cognac doesn’t deserve to gather dust in the back of your liquor cabinet. Here it fits seamlessly into a tropical punch with the help of a creamy condensed milk and pineapple syrup.
By Shyretha Sheats
Stanley Tucci’s Martini
Gin or vodka? Tucci’s recipe allows for either, depending on your mood. Just make sure it’s stirred, never shaken.
By Stanley Tucci
Hibiscus-Tequila Sparkler
A quick homemade hibiscus syrup gives this effervescent cocktail its electric-pink hue.
By Cari Hah