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Hot Buttered Rum
Rich and satisfying, this warm winter drink provides unparalleled cozy vibes.
By Ian Knauer
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17 Refreshing St-Germain Cocktails
Like a rosé spritzer, a honey-apple punch, and a tropical riff on the Last Word.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
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47 Festive Christmas Cocktails to Keep Spirits Bright
Make merry with spiked hot chocolate, crowd-pleasing punch, and warm whiskey cocktails.
By Zoe Denenberg and The Editors of Epicurious
Wassail
Bring in the cheer with this ruby red drink made with apple brandy, hot cider, cranberry, and plenty of warm spice.
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Candied Yams
With a buttery bourbon glaze, this Gourmet legend requires just four ingredients.
By Rick Ellis
Superb English Plum Pudding
Legendary chef James Beard created this version of the British classic for Gourmet’s 1963 holiday issue. Six decades later, it’s still inspiring fans.
By James Beard
9 Things You Can Do With Your French Press...Besides Making Coffee
Dinner, dessert, and even cocktails are easier when you tap into this underrated tool.
By Becky Hughes
Rusty Nail
Rumored to be a Rat Pack favorite, this two-ingredient cocktail is the ultimate throwback after-dinner drink.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Does Alcohol Expire? A Guide to Storing Liquor
Find out which bottles to keep in the fridge—and just how long they’ll last.
By Niki Achitoff-Gray
Orange Marmalade
This easy orange marmalade recipe requires no obscure equipment and is bound to impress.
By David Lebovitz
Dry Martini
This simple classic gin martini recipe makes a beautiful, sophisticated cocktail that is as easy to stir together as it is to drink.
By The Editors of Epicurious
Screwdriver
A dash of Angostura bitters gives complexity to this classic orange juice and vodka cocktail.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Blue Hawaiian
Adjacent to a piña colada, this tropical cocktail gets a splash of citrusy blue liqueur.
By Amy Mastrangelo
How to Make Layered Cocktails and Drink the Rainbow
Go slow and steady—and keep practicing.
By Al Sotack
New York Sour
The New York Sour is a classic cocktail that combines whiskey, lemon, and simple syrup and then gets a small pour of red wine floated ever so carefully on top.
By Al Sotack
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17 Bar-Worthy Mezcal Cocktails to Make at Home
Make better cocktails at home by cracking open a bottle of mezcal.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Greyhound
This citrusy two-ingredient cocktail is nearly a century old but comes together in no time at all.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
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11 Ginger Beer Cocktails to Spice Up Your Happy Hour
Want an easy drink with a lot of punch? Just crack open a bottle of ginger beer.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
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19 Aperol Cocktails That Aren’t All Spritzes
This list will get you through that bottle fast.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
7 Brand-New Cocktail Books to Add to Your Home Bar
Get the details on some of the new (and soon-to-be-released) drinks books that we’re most excited about.
By Maggie Hoffman