“If you actually want those really clear cubes, the only method that works is directional freezing. Get a small cool box, ...

Lucy Simon is a New York-based wine, spirits, and food writer has been with Food & Wine since the spring of 2021. Gone are the days of the sad mocktail — the cranberry cocktail topped with a bit of ...

Kara Newman is a cocktails and spirits writer based in New York. In addition to her writing for Food & Wine, she is the spirits reviewer for Wine Enthusiast and has appeared in publications such as ...

A stash of freezer-door cocktails ready to keep you cool and refreshed - Rii Schroer There doesn’t need to be a heatwave to enjoy a “freezer-door” cocktail – so-called for their fridge-door ...

If you’re a fan of mixed drinks, you’ve probably heard references to the “cocktail renaissance.” From around 2003 through 2019, we were in the midst of a mixology movement. This is when bartending ...

To be honest, I don’t even really like smoked cocktails. I seem to be in the minority here. Everyone oohs and ahhs over smoked cocktails—the show, the great arc of the cloche removal, the cloud ...

It’s weird that the Amelia cocktail isn’t widely known as a modern classic. Go to your nearest cocktail bar and order an Amelia, and unless you live in the West Village (or otherwise specific ...

Sam Ross gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to make the perfect Manhattan, plus where to find one in L.A. should you not be so DIY-inclined. You like drinking, sure, and maybe you even have a few ...

So, you've invited a bunch of people over for a gathering. It doesn't matter the reason! Maybe you're throwing a fancy bridal shower or a big holiday meal. Or maybe it's just really nice outside and ...