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The Best NYC Bars for Great Martinis — and Even Better Vibes

Because half the fun of drinking a martini is reveling in its aesthetic

The Margarita Is Boring. Here Are 24 Hacks to Improve It.

Some very simple suggestions to add heat, new flavors and better balance, just in time for National Margarita Day.

How the Espresso Martini Took Over America

Cocktail trends come and go. Is this one here to stay?

How to Make John Lennon’s Favorite Cocktail, the Brandy Alexander

The drink got Lennon and Harry Nilsson booted from the Troubadour club in Los Angeles in 1974

Is Hard Tea the New Hard Seltzer?

We tested 10 to find out, ranging from White Claw to a tea sommelier’s blend

The Home Bartender’s Guide to Smoked Cocktails

How a smoking gun and some wood chips will change your drinking habits

In a Booming Industry, These Are the Best Canned Cocktails to Drink Right Now

A new report more than doubles down on canned booze. Here are six new ones we like.

The 50-50 Cocktail Is a Miracle of Modern Mixology

Two-ingredient cocktails made with equal proportions. What’s not to love?

The Four Keys to Making Great Espresso-Based Cocktails

Follow some simple rules and move beyond the espresso martini

The Dubious History of the Scotch Martini, A Supposed Wartime Favorite

Did the Brits really run out of vermouth during WWII? And more importantly, does it matter?

A Beginner’s Guide to Hacking Your Irish Coffee

It’s a simple four-ingredient cocktail. But you can and should go wild with those ingredients.

7 Easy Hacks for Making Better At-Home Cocktails

If you’re out of limes, sugar or egg whites, use this guide

5 Simple Ways to Improve the Gin & Tonic

Start by paying attention to the most important ingredient

A Beginner’s Guide to Barrel-Aged Cocktails

Once you age an Old Fashioned or martini for 60 days, you’ll never go back