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A Dainty Little Drink

Vermouth takes the lead in this floral cocktail.
Swapping Gin for Vodka

This play on the Aviation cocktail trades gin for vodka, but adds absinthe to keep it interesting.
A Honeyed Highball

This tall refresher uses a base of Drambuie for its honey notes.

Rum, Lime, and Mint, But This is No Mojito

To a Mojito-style combination of ingredients, we add cucumber and a whisper of absinthe.
The Scent of Summer with Elderflower and Apricot

Get a head start on summer with this refreshing pisco cocktail.
Not Your Typical Sangria

Tequila and grapefruit are found in this not-so-close Sangria cousin.
A Lighter Shade of Negroni

The classic Negroni gets a splash of citrus in this cocktail.
Horchata Meets Tequila

Almond milk is the base of this cocktail with Mexican flair.
Chocolate and Scotch, Together in the Glass

A dessert cocktail combines smoky scotch and chocolate liqueur.
A Beer Lover's Manhattan

Beer and wine make the base for delightful syrups.
A Tea Toddy

This soothing hot cocktail calls for black tea with vanilla and smoky mezcal.
A Hot Beer Cocktail

Warmed oatmeal stout makes the base of a great winter cocktail.
The Ward Eight Cocktail

This vintage cocktail from Boston contains rye whiskey, two kinds of juice, and grenadine.
Rum for the Holidays

Aged rum and apricot liqueur aren't your typical holiday cocktail ingredients.
A Bit of Panama, a Bit of France

This rum-based cocktail also contains a touch of cognac.
Pineapple and Chartreuse

This unexpected flavor combination is great in cocktails like the Chartreuse Swizzle.
This Form of Penicillin will Cure Your Thirst

Scotch, Lemon, Ginger, and Honey come together in this delightful drink.
A Less Famous Classic Cocktail

A book on retro cocktails skips the popular ones and suggests some others for revival.
Reconsidering Creme de Menthe

A new brand of creme de menthe inspires reconsideration of the Stinger and other 1970s cocktails.
A Cocktail by Hemingway

A new book looks at the drinks in the books and life of Ernest Hemingway.

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