Vodka

It might be hard to go back to regular iced tea ever again.

The name says it all. Or does it? You're drinking vodka. Lots of it.

Looks like a perfectly innocent bowl of apricot jam, burns like a bright and fruity pepper jelly.

We will avoid all Sex and the City references here, but the fact remains: This cocktail is a modern classic for a reason.

Potent—but so much classier than your dive bar shots.

This steaming version of the classic vodka, cream, and coffee cocktail is especially appealing in winter.

Cranberry sauce adds a festive holiday hue and refreshing zing to this sparkling cocktail.

Pickled okra brine, where have you been all our lives!?

Of this take on a martini, James Bond quipped, "I never have more than one drink before dinner. But I do like that one to be large and very strong and very cold and very well-made." What he said.

Plum wine is a traditional Japanese aperitif that's wonderful straight or with a splash of soda.

No need to buy preflavored vodka; we got great results making our own.

Simple syrup is an easy way to add unexpected flavors-like, well, vegetables-to your drinks. This Arugula Simple Syrup makes about 2/3 cup, which is enough for about 10 cocktails.

Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday—and don't forget to infuse vodka with rosemary now so that you can enjoy this citrusy cocktail then.