Sunday marks the return of one of the best (and booziest) shows on TV, and we couldn't be more excited.

Over the last five seasons, Mad Men has been packed with dramatic moments, trysts, stylish clothes, and countless cigarettes—and that's not to mention plenty of cocktails.

And in honor of...

After a long, cold winter, spring has officially sprung! And it's finally time to start fixing some refreshing seasonal cocktails.

But while you wait for summer's crop of sweet berries and fruits to ripen, you can use a range of herbs, which tend to be most flavorful right now. The...

Still figuring out how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? (If you're in New York, check out our cocktail class and whiskey tasting at The Dead Rabbit.)

No matter what you decide, you certainly need to include a very special guest from the Emerald Isle—and no, green beer doesn't...

There are few drinks more delicious or satisfying to fix than a classic Whiskey Sour. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tart with enough alcohol to make it enjoyable.

Using the same basic Sour recipe —consisting of roughly two parts alcohol to one part sour and...

Breakfast for dinner is undoubtedly one of our most cherished traditions. But you don't have to stop at serving omelets, toast and pancakes.

We love using traditional morning staples like jam, maple syrup and, of course, OJ in mixed drinks. And that's not to mention egg whites and bacon. Yes,...

While there's an Oscar for just about everything movie-related, we couldn't help but notice that the Best Cinematic Cocktail category still hasn't made the Academy's cut.

To remedy this situation, we've searched the last 80 years of film history to bring you the most iconic on-screen sippers. From Philip...

Between securing reservations at the perfect restaurant and writing a heartfelt valentine that's charming but not too sappy, the most amorous day of the year can easily turn into the most stressful.

To make your Valentine's Day a bit less taxing, we suggest skipping the line at the florist and...

Dark rum cocktails? We know what you're thinking, but fear not! This isn't a list of tooth-achingly sweet drinks you'd find only on a cruise ship. Wonderfully rich, dark rums can be sipped like Scotch or used in an array of delicious craft cocktails.

The liquor is generally...

Despite the constant stream of TV ads, beer is not the drink you should serve your friends and family on Super Bowl Sunday.

Seriously. This is the post-season: You need to draw up a new party play. (You think the Ravens and 49ers aren't cooking up something special for the...

The Old Fashioned has been in and out of popularity with drinkers for more than a century. And now, fortunately, you can find it once again on menus across the country.

The name Old Fashioned refers to the original concept for a cocktail, which was first defined in...

Love tequila or peaty Scotch? Then you need to try mezcal as soon as possible. Seriously.

For decades, the liquor has been maligned, but the real stuff, hailing mostly from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, can have wonderfully intense smoky notes and is an increasingly popular cocktail...

Since the discovery of fire, man has enjoyed the flavor smoke imparts to meat and hearty vegetables. But how can you enjoy that rich, woodsy taste all winter long—without hauling wood? Make a drink, of course!

While Scotch is often sipped solo, it's also the perfect ingredient to add...

Ask the mixologist at your favorite craft-cocktail joint about his or her favorite tipple to drink and more often than not, you'll hear Negroni.

While the exact origin of this classic cocktail is still up for debate, we would like to believe the legend that it was invented by...

No matter where you're celebrating New Year's Eve, a bottle of Champagne will surely be popped at the stroke of midnight. But what do you drink before (and after) your glass of bubbly?

We say bid farewell to 2012 in grand style by mixing up an elegant Martini. To help...

For more than a month now, we've been subjected to the full holiday sensory experience—baking, lights, tinsel, shopping, music. Now it's finally time to sit back and enjoy the season. And how better to relax than fixing a round of delicious cocktails?

Here are five drinks to accompany your most...

Do you love hot sauce? Sriracha? Chile peppers? Then we have some cocktails for you.

Even if you don't, there's no need to be afraid: In mixed drinks, a little spice can be quite nice, as heat is a great way to offset sweet or savory flavors. But you need...

Jews around the world celebrate Chanukah by gathering friends and family together and lighting the menorah, playing games of dreidel and eating latkes (potato pancakes). But what should one drink during the holiday?

Sure, wine is traditional, but we think the Festival of Lights deserves something more, well, festive. So...

Feel like having a drink tonight but can't decide between a beer and a cocktail? Why not have both? Adding a cold one to your evening tipple is a great way to discover a whole new world of mixology. Beer cocktails go far beyond the savory Michelada --...

While turkey and cranberry sauce take center stage at most Thanksgiving celebrations, it's important to remember that the drinks selection matters almost as much grandma's pumpkin pie -- and should be as full of spices. From classic mulled wine to something a little more spirited, there's no better complement to...

Throughout the 19th century, doctors looking to cure all types of ailments marketed bitters as patent medicines. While they don't actually cure colds or other diseases caused by an "impure state of the blood," as some advertisements claimed, a dose of the bittersweet liquid is certainly a great way to...