“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You've probably added a dash to your favorite cocktails, but what are bitters anyway? We've got the answer—plus a recipe for ...

There’s no right or wrong way to sip this storied spirit. But here’s how brandy’s biggest fans drink it. Yet, brandy is surprisingly versatile—it’s an entire category of spirits, after all. It offers ...