Beverages
Japanese Thirst Killer
This soda fountain drink, which leans on acid phosphate for its tartness, can be traced back to 1915.
By Al Sotack
49 Wine Gifts for Oenophiles (That Aren’t Cutesy Charms for Their Glasses)
The fanciest wine glass. An opener for old corks. And a reminder to hydrate.
By Maggie Hoffman, Emily Johnson, and Emily Farris
Francia Krémes
This dessert of puff pastry layers sandwiched with a thick cream filling is even richer than its French cousin, the Napoleon.
By Rick Rogers
Somlói Galuska
Make somlói galuska in advance: the chocolate-cream “dumplings" require at least eight hours to soak up the golden rum syrup.
By Rick Rodgers
No-Sleep-Till-Santa Eggnog
A touch of coffee balances the flavor of this modern spin on eggnog.
By Al Sotack
Fireplace Eggnog
This modern eggnog recipe adds a vanilla bean and a smoky tea to the classic formula, evoking that yuletide feeling without drifting into Christmas spice.
By Al Sotack
Gourmet’s Classic Eggnog
Creamy, boozy eggnog is a classic Christmas drink; flavorful brandy and rum give the frothy drink a good kick.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
There’s No Wrong Way to Champurrado
This creamy, comforting chocolate drink is constantly being reinvented. Learn how to make champurrado from scratch.
By Andrea Aliseda
Black Sesame Champurrado
Enjoy this velvety black sesame and red masa champurrado right off the stove as a dessert, or savor it with the crunchy company of a sugar-encrusted buñuelo.
By Andrea Aliseda
Classic Champurrado
Champurrado is an atole defined by chocolate; the classic Mexican hot drink is pure winter comfort.
By Andrea Aliseda
Gâteau Nantais
This astonishingly moist and fragrant almond cake infused with rum and vanilla is crowned by a white glaze that crackles as the spoon digs in.
By Clotilde Dusoulier
Cozonac (Romanian Walnut and Rum Celebration Bread)
This bread—loaded with a rum-spiked walnut filling—is the traditional Romanian celebration bread for Christmas.
By Irina Georgescu
Life of the Party
This flavor-packed nonalcoholic cocktail is delightfully bitter and tart.
By Natasha David
Mulled Wine
The bright cherry flavor of kirsch gives this spiced holiday drink a fruity kick.
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Frozen Amaro Is Your New Dinner Party Flex
Stash a few bottles of the bitter stuff in your freezer for an icy after-dinner drink, no ice cubes required.
By Anna Hezel
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31 Winter Cocktails for Cozy Sips and Merry Celebrations
Toast to the season with steaming mugs of spiked cider, frothy cups of coquito, and fizzy flutes of sparkling wine.
By The Editors of Epicurious
The Best Cocktail Cherries, Tasted and Approved
Old Fashioneds, Manhattans—hell, even a piña colada deserves better than a sickly-sweet candy-red maraschino. Here’s what to get instead.
By Jarrett Melendez
43 Gifts for Coffee Lovers, Espresso Drinkers, and Cold Brew Devotees
Gift ideas for highly caffeinated people.
By Zoë Sessums, Lauren Joseph, and Noah Kaufman
Roast Turkey With Country Ham Stuffing and Giblet Gravy
This Thanksgiving centerpiece from Gourmet brings together two beloved holiday mains: ham and roast turkey.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen