The oldest definition that anyone has found for the term "cocktail" describes a drink with exactly four ingredients: A spirit (of course),...

Starting weeks ahead of time, people begin planning and agonizing over what they'll make for Thanksgiving. But usually scant consideration...

The rebirth of punch is one of the great modern mixological miracles. For decades, the concoction was sadly relegated to fraternity parties....

The holidays are right around the corner, and it's getting pretty cold out there. It's time to whip out the hot drinks.

The wig is off, along with the face-paint. The costume is put away. The "ding-dong" of the doorbell is waning. The candy is plentiful. It's...

Keeping in the spirit of the holiday, here are some suggestions for making your celebration festive and delicious. Consider it our treat...

"You should always eat before because you never know what's going to be served. You should try to avoid sauces because they usually have...

Autumn's in the air, and with the break of fall comes the quintessential sipper of the season -- apple cider. Not the frozen, just-add-water...

We'll never get tired of strong, simple drinks like the Martini and the Manhattan, but there's much more to the world of spirits than whiskey,...

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the Negroni is one blushing beauty of a cocktail. A seemingly simple combination of...

As fall begins, it's particularly important to make an effort to enjoy the very last of the summers's ripe fruit. (There's plenty of time...

We had a great time, but summer is now sadly and officially over. While you may be mourning the loss of your suntan and weekend beach trips,...

Canapés are a classic cocktail-party offering. They look great on a tray, are easy for guests to pick up and let you combine interesting...

Break out the punch set and gather some friends--September 20 is National Punch Day, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than...