Alcohol
Three Sheets to the Wind Cake
One bite of this piña colada–inspired tres leches cake and you’ll understand why it earned the moniker “three sheets to the wind.”
By Anna Stockwell
Martini Bar
Because you don’t individually stir these ‘tinis for a crowd, water is added to aid in the dilution you’d normally get from ice. You can thank us later.
By Alison Roman
Hot Penicillin
Move over Hot Toddy, there’s a new, even cozier cold weather cocktail in town.
By Molly Baz
Spicy Grapefruit Shandy
This sweet-tangy mixture transforms even the cheapest beer into a refreshing party-worthy cocktail.
By Amiel Stanek
Rosé All Day Sangria
We like to think of this refreshing sangria as spa water but with a little buzz!
By Kat Boytsova
Boozy Stovetop Pears with Yogurt
Amaretto is great if you have it, but, if not, substitute with any other brown liquor and it should work out just fine.
By Claire Saffitz
Pineapple and Mezcal Tonic
Mezcal: trending! Like tequila, mezcal is made from the agave plant, but it’s got an inherent smokiness, too. If you haven’t had it before, this cocktail recipe is a great place to start.
By Alison Roman
Rosé-Aperol Spritz
Meet your summer cocktail, a pinky and bubbly rosé wine spritz with Aperol and passion fruit juice. Now all you need is a pool to drink it next to.
By Rick Martinez
Trader Joe's New $4 Four-Pack of Canned Wine Is a Midsummer Night's Dream
The new Two Buck Chuck has arrived.
By Chelsea Stone
Rosy Gin-Kombucha Cocktail
New to kombucha? This cocktail is perfect for a test drive, because you’ll get a taste of “original” (unflavored) kombucha.
By Rick Martinez
The Layaway
This cocktail recipe inspired by Black Friday madness would also be tasty with regular dark rum and ginger ale, but we like the kick you get from using the spicier versions of each.
By Rick Martinez
Duck Two Ways with Clementine-Fig Relish
The best way to tackle this duck recipe is to braise the legs and make the relish in advance, then cook the breasts and crisp the legs on party night.
By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Marcus Nilsson
Sparkling Julep
Mint julep + bubbly? This cocktail recipe combines the two delicious classics and is the ultimate way to celebrate.
By Talia BaiocchiPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott
The Swing State Cocktail
This is one of the strongest, yet tastiest, cocktails we’ve ever created using ingredients inspired by swing states—just in time to help get you through the election.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Salted Butterscotch
Like your desserts extra-salted? Just keep adding more and tasting the butterscotch until you reach your personal sweet-salty threshold.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Cantaloupe-Studded Champagne Jelly
The only way to perfect cantaloupe jelly? Just add sparkling wine!
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Frosé (Frozen Rosé)
Choose a full-flavored, full-bodied, dark-colored rosé for freezing. You want something that can hold its own.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau