Liquor & Cocktails

Mead is inherently simple. If you give it time, this three-ingredient recipe may well become your go-to mead recipe.

From tequila-based drinks to straight-up shooters and from fruity to spicy, this list is guaranteed to have something on it that you haven't yet tried. They're all very unique and will bring something special to the table each time. I dare you to try them all.

Here's everything you need to know to make your own variation of the famous orange crush at home.

Brandy has the punch of whiskey but the softness of sweet wine. This mellow, oaky beverage is more than an after-dinner drink. Learn how to use it in baking and cooking.

Explore the story of sherry, a fortified wine of a unique region in Spain. Along the way we’ll find recipes for dinners, desserts, and appetizers.

Are you looking for a high-quality yet affordable rye whiskey for less than $50? Here's a list of my top five.

How does the popular new Flaviar spirits membership club work? Is it legit?Is it a scam? Can it save you any money on alcohol? I tried it out so you don't have to!

Learn the origin of Irish Whiskey and how to use it in sweet and savory cooking and baking.

In this article, we'll look at facts, fiction, folklore, and fun recipes—with agave nectar spirits as the central characters.

When you live in a dry country, knowing how to brew at home is a must! This Christmas cider is delicious. It's sweet and warm, has a bit of spice, and reminds you of all things winter. It's so good I've made it several times over.

Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from honey and water. Often it can be flavored with fruit, spices, herbs grains, and hops. Its ABV can range from 3.5% to more than 20%. This particular recipe will yield around a 15% ABV.

This drink is always a winner with anyone who has tried it and likes fruity drinks. Disclaimer: It does NOT contain any marijuana.

Making liquor is a sometimes hazardous business that involves working with highly flammable liquids.

The sourtoe cocktail is served in the Downtown Hotel in Dawson City, in the northwestern Canadian territory of Yukon. Just as the name suggests, this cocktail has a fascinating story.

This refreshing late summer beverage combines fresh grapes and sweet wine!

The world's most popular search engine suggests that people are looking for the basics when it comes to cocktail recipes. Knowing how to mix a Moscow mule, a Bloody Mary, a margarita, a martini, and an Old Fashioned will get the reader through most any party.

A drink to bring to an apocalypse or any event. The Four Horsemen is a drink made from four different liquors, all starting with the letter J. They can be served as a shot or cocktail. This drink is named after the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse for a reason and is not for the faint of heart.

Gin is generally drunk with mixers and features in many classic cocktails. It comes in many different styles and taste profiles. This article provides five selections for the best London dry gins.

Wild Thang is a twist on standard Margarita recipes that uses more than one fruit and flavorings as the base.

This tea has all the yum of a mint julep—mint and bourbon—and adds some fresh lemon and sweetened tea to the mix that is perfect for summer!

Fresh, sweet cherries mixed with mint and lime comprise this beautiful, refreshing summer drink.

These are the strong liqueurs traditionally consumed after a meal to help digestion. They're known as "digestivos" in Italian.

The illegal distilling and sale of Moonshine in America have spread beyond the good old boys brewing hooch in the backwoods.

Learn how to make classic Spanish wine spritzers with easy recipes for tinto de verano, kalimotxo, rebujito, agua de valencia, and more!

Ever wondered what's in a Spanish coffee cocktail? Learn to make it at home with this easy carajillo recipe.

The Spanish version of a British classic cocktail, full of fresh aromatic notes and presented in a chilled, balloon-shaped glass.

Disney has lots of heroes, but what about those great villains? Without these characters there would be no movie to enjoy, so let's channel our inner villain and enjoy these five cocktails inspired by them.

An additional 30 great shot recipes, all including Jägermeister as one of the ingredients.

How to make Disneyland's Mele Kaliki-Mocha as served at Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar.

Straightforward instructions on turning preservative-free apple cider into hard cider.

Apple and cinnamon make a great combination and are a perfect way to celebrate fall. Mix them with liquor and wine and you will have a sangria that will surely have your guests asking for more (and the recipe).

The anise-flavoured tipple delivers a mighty kick to the unwary drinker; it should be treated with great respect

Martinis have been comforting the stressed since Martini di Arma di Taggia slid one across the bar top to a customer in New York in 1911. Or, maybe not.

Brewing a mead the really old fashioned way! Making a mead the same way the Anglo-Saxons did in the 400s, during the Dark Ages of Britain.

Want a good tasting shot that will get you drunk but is easy to make? Here are 17 recipes that you can prepare for your next party and go down smooth.

Start off your brewing career with a simple mead recipe of five ingredients you can buy at your local grocery store.

Celebrate with these natural juice-based rainbow jello shots! Step-by-step instructions for how to make them with gelatin or vegan-friendly substitutes.

Jello shooters are such a hit at parties. Try this basic, easy recipe to make your own Jello shots.

Make easy and unique Jello shots for your party with this recipe and list of ideas.

A delicious and refreshing selection of original cocktail recipes made from vodka and a tasty variety of summer fruits. Recipes use fruits ranging from mango and pineapple to tomato and cucumber.

In this article, I list and discuss my five favorite scotch whisky blends that can be purchased for under $50.

How to make 8 delicious drinks including Frozen Mudslide and Twisted Brazilian Lemonade plus 2 cool concoctions of vodka watermelon and layered jelly shots.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with these 10 tasty shot/drink recipes.

The first whiskey sour was poured in Wisconsin in 1870. Today there are hundreds of recipes. This is how to make a whiskey sour that tastes the way it should.

Apple pie boilo is a traditional North-Eastern Pennsylvania coal-cracker mining town drink. It's a great holiday beverage that can be served either warm or cold, and with or without alcohol.

Looking for some new and exciting shot ideas? Here are some shots that are easy to make, delicious, and fun to drink!

The best homemade blackberry brandy is easy to make at home. Homemade Blackberry Brandy is great for sipping or to pour over ice cream or use in desserts.

Drink in style with a classic gin cocktail. Add a bit of class to any black-tie affair, blue-collar lunch, shower, party, or gathering.

Learn how to make a watermelon margarita exactly like the ones they serve at Longhorn Steakhouse.

How can you choose the best-tasting tequila? Which liqueur complements tequila and lime better than triple sec? Learn how to make Joshua's famous margaritas. (Including an interview with Joshua!)