Beverages
Mezcal Sour
Easy to remember and simple to make, this tart, smoky mezcal sour is a timeless drink.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
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.
By Maggie Hoffman
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.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Before Daylight
This mezcal, blackberry, and ginger ale cocktail is the ideal juicy summer refresher. Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
By Maggie Hoffman
Americano
This Americano recipe is so simple you’ll quickly memorize it. The classic Italian predinner cocktail combines Campari, sweet vermouth, and seltzer or club soda.
By Maggie Hoffman
Sherry Colada
If you’ve only been making coladas with rum, you’re missing out. Swap out the liquor for lighter, more delicate sherry for a new take on the classic cocktail.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Boozy Banana Latte
This frozen coffee cocktail recipe combines cold brew concentrate, frozen bananas, mezcal, cinnamon, and vanilla, blended together until creamy. Whip one up for brunch this weekend.
By Maggie Hoffman
Lumberjack
Ideal for starting the night, this cozy concoction blends apple cider with a hint of burnt orange and rosemary.
By Abra Berens
Coffee-and-Bourbon-Braised Short Ribs
Instant espresso powder and smoky-sweet bourbon lend big flavor to a delectable braising liquid that begs to blanket a bowl of mashed potatoes.
By Inés Anguiano
Dark and Stormy–Braised Pot Roast
Comforting slow-braised pot roast makes a flavor 180 by enlisting all the bright, spiced flavors of the classic ginger-rum cocktail.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Sake-and-Soy-Braised Pork Belly
Loosely inspired by the flavors of Japanese kakuni, this supple sticky-sweet and salty braised pork belly comes together in just one pot.
By Inés Anguiano
Sticky Chocolate Cake
In the Venn diagram of chocolate bakes, this recipe falls squarely in the middle of where brownie, molten chocolate cake, and chocolate soufflé meet.
By Hana Asbrink
Lunar New Year’s Lychee Punch
A delightful large-format blend of lychees, gin, elderflower, and citrus perfect for festive gatherings like Lunar New Year.
By William Tsui
Mustardy Cider-Braised Pork Chops
Achieve cooked-all-day depth in under an hour with these tender pork chops, simmered in a rich cider gravy.
By Inés Anguiano
Jamaican Black Cake
With pounds of dried fruit and glugs of dark rum, this is a recipe for serious fruitcake fans.
By Millie Peartree
Port Wine Cheese Ball
A combination of cheeses and a dash of port form the base of this appetizer inspired by Hickory Farms’ iconic cheese ball.
By Amelia Rampe
Mezcal Martini
Castelvetrano olive brine provides a soft and buttery counterpart to mezcal in this simple twist on the classic cocktail.
By Lane Harlan
Tiramisu Snowball Cookies
Easy to make and easy to love, this one-bowl recipe has plenty of flair.
By Hana Asbrink
Vegan Coquito
This dairy-free version of the Puerto Rican holiday classic is punched up with Jamaican aromatics.
By Chrissy Tracey