Splash a Little Campari Into Your Iced Coffee
Even at the apex of my partying, I was never big on combining caffeine and booze. The Four Loko fad missed me entirely, and Red Bull & Vodka crossed my…
Why You Need a Little Spray Bottle on Your Bar Cart
Rinsing a glass with a strongly-flavored spirit before you pour your drink gives the cocktail a whisper of flavor without obscuring the star ingredients. Absinthe, Scotch, and herbal liqueurs like…
12 of Lifehacker’s Most Delicious Beverage Hacks of 2022
Photo: Brent Hofacker (Shutterstock) Liquor, citrus, and simple syrup are, according to nearly everyone in the cocktail community, the three ingredients you need to make a sour, including a daiquiri.…
Class Up Your Christmas Morning Mimosa With Cocktail Bitters
A mimosa is a welcome start to any day, but it’s needed on Christmas morning, just to take the harsh edge off the sound of ripping wrapping paper. The combination…
Strike Gold With the Alaska Cocktail
Photo: Devojka Between gin or vodka, olive or lemon twist, brine or stark, dry or wet, MSG-tinged or saline-tinctured, there is no shortage of paths in the choose-your-own-adventure of martinis.…
Let Those ‘I-Don’t-Care’ Days Begin With a Fancy Free
Photo: Devojka There are two key signifiers that cement the fact that I am, officially, unambiguously, and regrettably, an adult. It isn’t my age (which, depending on the day and…
The Best (and Easiest) Alternatives to the Aperol Spritz
Photo: Mariya Siyanko (Shutterstock) When you think of spritz drinks, the first that probably comes to mind is the Aperol Spritz, and for good reason—it’s delicious. This Italian cocktail is…
Transition Into Spring With the Backyard Smash
Photo: Devojka Some mornings I don’t need to look out the window to know it’s going to be a lousy weather day. The grayness can be felt before it’s visually…
Unleash Angostura’s Star Power With a Trinidad Sour
Photo: Devojka If I had to pick one bottle of bitters to use for the rest of my life, it would undoubtedly be Angostura. Ubiquitous behind bar counters, distinctly dressed…
15 Pretty Cocktails to Make for the One You Love
Photo: Devojka For a more leisurely take on the juicy modern classic, try serving your Paper Plane over ice: I imagine this is what the experience of sipping a Paper…