Cocktail Recipes

Toast the weekend with any of these cocktail recipes. From basic and classic cocktail recipes to currently popular cocktail recipes, we’ll cheers to that.

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Milk Punch

Sip on this celebratory cocktail recipe that dates back generations. Known as a favorite in New Orleans, milk punch is a sweet and rich drink perfect for special occasions. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Our Very Best Coconut Rum Drinks

When you're in the mood for something tropical, turn to these fun and fruity coconut rum drinks!


12 Mardi Gras Drinks for Partying Like You’re on Bourbon Street

Pull out your purple, green and gold beads—it's time to shake and stir some Mardi Gras drinks like the bartenders...


Grasshopper

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A grasshopper is the perfect dessert cocktail. It's creamy and rich with refreshing minty flavor, plus it has all the...


What Is a Kir Royale and How Do You Make It?

Emily in Paris fans have made this classic sparkling wine cocktail the drink of the moment.

How to Make an Espresso Martini with the Classic Frothy Top

Here's how to make a simple and sophisticated espresso martini at home—a drink that will delight cocktail aficionados and coffee...


You Can Now Make Cocktails with Smoked Ice—Here’s How

Smoky cocktails are popular, but have you ever tried smoked ice? It's easy and adds zing to your drink.


Stanley Tucci’s Perfect Negroni, Plus Holiday Entertaining Tips

The Stanley Tucci Negroni is now as famous as the actor himself. Learn how to make the cocktail,...


What Is an Aperol Spritz and How Do You Make It?

The refreshing orange-hued cocktail is getting some buzz. Learn how to make an Aperol Spritz at home.


What Is Tonic Water—and Which Are the Best Tonic Waters?

Wise drinkers shouldn't focus only on the gin in a gin and tonic. Here's the answer to "what is tonic...


Martha Stewart Just Shared Her Favorite Thanksgiving Cocktail and We Can’t Wait t...

This Thanksgiving cocktail is sure to set the mood for the holiday festivities.


What Is a Negroni Sbagliato? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Everyone is talking about this now-viral cocktail, the Negroni Sbagliato. But how do you make it? And how do you...


How to Make Cranberry Margaritas for the Holidays

When you crave the flavors of a margarita but it's snowing outside, whip up a cranberry margarita. It's everything you...

How to Make a Cranberry Moscow Mule

Our cranberry Moscow mules are right at home at holiday parties and small family get-togethers. They're easy to make, not...


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15 Cozy Fall Vodka Cocktails

When the air starts to cool and the leaves start to turn, it's time to make these luscious fall vodka...


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25 Bourbon Cocktails to Sip All Year Long

There's a bourbon cocktail for every season: Mint Juleps for spring, slushies and smashes for summer, and hot toddies and...


Pucker Up to These 12 Cranberry Cocktails

Add a splash of bourbon, vodka or even sparkling wine to these cranberry cocktails. These tart and refreshing drinks taste...


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How to Make a Cadillac Margarita

You'll need all top-shelf spirits to make this Cadillac margarita. It's a swanky upgrade to the classic drink!


How to Make a Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail

This bourbon apple cider cocktail is perfect for enjoying around a bonfire or curled up with a good book and...


6 Cocktail Bombs You Need for Your Next Party

Get ready to be the life of the party! Cocktail bombs are fun to use and create artisanal cocktails...


12 Cocktail Kits That’ll Bring Out Your Inner Bartender

It's time for your mixology skills to shine. These cocktail kits let you shake up go-to favorites or modern twists...


Cointreau vs. Triple Sec vs. Grand Marnier: Which Orange Liqueur Is Right for Your Cock...

Before mixing that margarita, you'll want to decide between these three: Cointreau vs. triple sec vs. Grand Marnier. Find out...

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The Best Margarita Mix

Get ready for Taco Tuesday with the very best margarita mixes as chosen by a team of culinary experts (and...


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The Best Bloody Mary Mix Options, According to Pros

Complete your weekend brunch with the best Bloody Mary mix. Our Test Kitchen sampled 10 brands to find the perfect...


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30 New Year’s Eve Cocktails to Clink When the Clock Strikes Midnight

Cheers! It's that time of year to bring out the bubbly and craft dazzling New Year's Eve cocktails for all...


How to Make a Sazerac Like a Bartender in New Orleans

Take a trip to the Big Easy with this sophisticated Sazerac recipe, the official cocktail of New Orleans.


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30 Boozy Christmas Cocktails to Make this Holiday Season

Treat your loved ones this season to one of these boozy Christmas cocktails. You just might start a new tradition!


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17 Classic Rum Drinks You Need to Add to Your Repertoire

Rum is for more than cruise ships and beach houses! Dust off your shakers and gather your limes, because these...