Cocktail Recipes

Give this popular Spanish drink time to sit—the longer the fruits and wine get to know each other the better.

Sweet lychees add a delicious twist to a traditional vodka martini for a noteworthy cocktail.

This signature cocktail combines bourbon whiskey with effervescent ginger ale to create a refreshing beverage that matches well with a number of appetizers and snacks.

Legend has it that the cherry bounce, a drink popular in the southern United States, was one of George Washington’s favorite tipples. It was originally made with brandy, but you can also use bourbon, vodka, dark rum, or (as here) white rum, which lets the fruit’s natural color shine through. The cherry-infused spirit needs to sit for at least a week and up to one month before being chilled and served ice-cold.

A big batch of this refreshing, fruity cocktail is perfect for a brunch or daytime gathering.

Like a creamy, orange ice-cream pop, this cocktail marries vanilla and orange. But the drink includes two liqueurs, so it's for adults only.

A simple yet exotic cooler mixes pureed mango, golden rum, and pineapple juice into a tropical treat.

For a sweet cocktail treat, try this classic New Orleans rum drink. Also Try:Dark and Stormy

Seasonal, fresh ingredients make summer the best time to enjoy this invigorating cocktail.

Here's an easy, refreshing spritz to enjoy year round—who says you can't drink red wine in the summer? We like to use light red such as pinot noir, grenache, or gamay in this drink. 

Lillet Rose, a fortified-wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscatel, has the aroma of flowers and ripe berries -- perfect for a springtime aperitif. Garnishing the drinks with edible flowers is a lovely touch.

For a grown-up lemonade, turn to this vodka-spiked version.

Citrusy, light, and a touch sour, the margarita has been one of the most popular cocktails since the 1950s. There are endless variations on making a margarita but you can't go wrong with this recipe that lets the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice shine. A salt-rimmed glass is optional but it's an option we always go with.

Say hello to summer's new go-to drink. Instead of the traditional lime juice used in a margarita, we went with lemon juice to soften the smokiness of the mezcal. It's light and refreshing enough for a pool party but has a little edge thanks to its salt and pepper rim.

The spritz is a summer favorite and for good reason, this light-on-the-booze cocktail is colorful and refreshing. The Aperol Spritz is the best known version, it calls for Aperol, prosecco, soda water, and a slice of orange, but there are many other variations. For our easy, lower ABV take we switch it up using Campari or Aperol plus tonic water for bubbles and a slice of lemon for garnish. One sip and you're instantly transported to the Italian Riveria.

Wild cherry plums are tossed with sugar, then soaked in vodka for a sweet-tart cocktail garnish.

During the sultry August of 1964, many Americans sampled this Spanish drink for the first time at the New York World's Fair. Sangria, a mixture of chilled wine and fruit, was an instant hit.

This delicious recipe for guava margaritas comes courtesy of chef Sue Torres.

Replace the usual cranberry juice with pomegranate juice for a tart, refreshing twist on the classic cocktail. A lime wheel makes an eye-catching garnish against the garnet-hued drink.

These refreshing cocktails are made with gin and either yellow or red plums.

Warm nights call for a refreshing drink, and these icy margaritas are perfect for the occasion.

Add this White Cosmopolitan to your happy hour menu for an instant hit. 

There's no alcohol in our recipe for a cucumber drink flavored with mashed mint leaves and lime, but this lightly sweet beverage is more refreshing than any cocktail.