Cocktail
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lumberjack
Ideal for starting the night, this cozy concoction blends apple cider with a hint of burnt orange and rosemary.
By Abra Berens
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
Mezcal Martini
Castelvetrano olive brine provides a soft and buttery counterpart to mezcal in this simple twist on the classic cocktail.
By Lane Harlan
Vegan Coquito
This dairy-free version of the Puerto Rican holiday classic is punched up with Jamaican aromatics.
By Chrissy Tracey
Coquito
This classic take on the coconutty Puerto Rican cocktail features warming spices and a generous glug of rum.
By Inés Anguiano
Frozen Negroni
This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.
By Alaina Chou
Raspberry Radler
A low-ABV beer cocktail that’s excellent for day drinking and beyond. Brace yourself for the refreshing fruitiness of the raspberry-Campari lemonade.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Banana-Infused Rum Old-Fashioned
A simple banana infusion lends this extra-tropical rum old-fashioned cocktail a soft, subtle fruitiness. Short on time? Grab a bottle of banana liqueur.
By Shannon Mustipher
Salted Watermelon Margarita
It’s refreshing, naturally sweet without added sugar, and just look at that PINK!
By Molly Baz
Champagne Cocktail
Elevate your classic glass of bubbly simply by adding a bit of sugar and a few dashes of bitters. The long spiral of zest makes any drink look fancy.
By Talia Baiocchi
Easy, Elegant Christmas Punch
This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.
By David Wondrich
Spiced Red Wine and Coke
This easy cocktail is budget booze’s highest calling. Cheap wine gets a makeover thanks to lemon, lots of ginger, and the caramelly complexity of cola.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Easy Lemon Drop
This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop “martini” is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.
By Rachel Gurjar
Poo Driver Cocktail
What began as a prank is now a beloved brunch cocktail at Cafe Mutton in Hudson, NY. Who knew prune juice, lemon juice, vodka, and Fernet could be so delicious?
By Shaina Loew-Banayan