All kinds of cocktails perk up when herbs are added to the mix. The key to extracting the herbs' flavors and fragrant oils is muddling -- done with a traditional bar tool (that's similar to a mortar and...
Author: Martha Stewart
This lemony vodka libation, garnished with black ice cubes and a licorice stick, is perfect for your Halloween party. Make the licorice ice cubes by boiling water and anise seeds together, then stir in...
Author: Martha Stewart
A bone-chilling celebration calls for cocktails of an equally eerie sort, such as this deep-purple punch. Cardamom pods, fresh grated nutmeg, and cinnamon sticks infuse concord grape juice with plenty...
Author: Martha Stewart
A tangy and sweet cocktail complements a savory vegetarian Italian dish such as Eggplant Parm Stacks.
Author: Martha Stewart
This great sidecar cocktail recipe was adapted from Jamie Oliver's cookbook "Happy Days with the Naked Chef."
Author: Martha Stewart
Fresh ginger adds sharpness and complexity to classic margaritas in this refreshing cocktail recipe from Jean Georges bartender Peter Okkerse.
Author: Martha Stewart
This ginger caipirinha recipe is one of designer Francisco Costa's favorite cocktails -- be sure to also try his Fresh Passion-Fruit Caipirinha.
Author: Martha Stewart
If you're looking for a refreshing and delicious cocktail, try white sangria. This fruity summer punch can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. It's just the thing for a barbecue.
Author: Martha Stewart
You can serve this orangeade on its own as a nonalcoholic beverage, or use it in the orange shandy recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha's recipe is adapted from one in Mexican food expert and chef Rick Bayless's book "Authentic Mexican."
Author: Martha Stewart
Ginger beer is the traditional choice for this cocktail, but ginger ale, particularly a spicy one, also works nicely with dark rum -- the "dark" in this two-tone Bermudan drink.
Author: Martha Stewart
One of the last stone fruits of the season, Italian prune plums are typically available from mid-August to September.
Author: Martha Stewart
This tasty twist on a traditional hot chocolate is made with white chocolate and vanilla extract.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for frozen vodka was adapted from Martha Stewart's "Entertaining." It makes for a great summer bar display.
Author: Martha Stewart
What creature, vampire or otherwise, could resist a sip of this bewitching beverage? Black currant nectar provides the bloody black hue for this brandy-based drink. With its crowd-friendly size and enchanting...
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve classic lemonade by itself, or blend it with raspberries and sparkling water for our Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade. Add vodka and -- ta-da!-- a raspberry-lemonade Vodka Collins.
Author: Martha Stewart
Pear-infused vodka and honey syrup combine in this sweet, mellow cocktail recipe from Julian Niccolini, co-owner of The Four Seasons
Author: Martha Stewart
The good news is that the least expensive tequila makes the best margaritas, but you must use freshly squeezed lime juice.
Author: Martha Stewart
We called for a third of a cup of gold tequila for our queso fundido, and it seemed a shame to buy a whole bottle just for that. The tequila's caramel notes are wonderful with the spicy ginger, sweet cassis,...
Author: Martha Stewart
This Jameson Whiskey Sour recipe is courtesy of Jameson and makes for a delicious cocktail.
Author: Martha Stewart
Thanks to watermelon's natural sweetness, this drink doesn't call for sugar.
Author: Martha Stewart
This drink combines sweet-tart grapefruit juice and gin with sparkling wine for an effervescent cocktail that's perfect for toasting the holiday season.
Author: Martha Stewart
Shots of this blood-orange specimen are just what the doctor ordered. Combine Solerno, a blood orange liqueur, with fresh blood orange juice for a bright sip all on its own, or mix it with sparkling wine...
Author: Martha Stewart
For this drink, we like to use Laird's Applejack, an American apple brandy.
Author: Martha Stewart
We used Roland brand lemon-and lime-flavored cocktail cherries in this St. Patrick's Day party-ready Irish Whiskey Sour. They're available in most grocery stores and online.
Author: Martha Stewart
When brewing black teas to serve cold, steep them longer than usual, as their intensity will be mellowed by ice and the addition of other flavors.
Author: Martha Stewart
This drink recipe from ''Specialites de la Maison'' is attributed to Cecil Beaton, a fashion and portrait photographer whose work appeared in Vogue and Vanity Fair for five decades. Serve in a punch bowl...
Author: Martha Stewart
This cold-weather winner is nothing more than red wine infused with spices, but the right flavor combinations can produce spectacular results. Here, a big-bodied red Zinfandel takes on a heady whiff of...
Author: Martha Stewart
Creme de cassis, a black currant liqueur, gives this fruity rum-based cocktail its complex flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
We used Champagne in this punch, but other sparkling white wines, such as Prosecco, are equally festive and just as good.
Author: Martha Stewart
There's no better treat after sledding or ice skating than homemade hot cocoa.
Author: Martha Stewart
Serve this sangria made with strawberries, orange juice, and rhubarb with our Sour Cream-Chive Dip for a perfect party pair.
Author: Martha Stewart
A single lychee, a tropical fruit popular in Asia, sweetens this gin martini drink.
Author: Martha Stewart
A tipple of ginger liqueur adds zip and complexity to this tart cherry riff on a margarita. To prep a batch for friends, add the ingredients to a jar the night before and refrigerate. When cocktail hour...
Author: Greg Lofts
Vanilla seeds roasted in a skillet with lemon halves and sugar offer a surprising flavor in a sparkling lemonade made with both club soda and still water.
Author: Martha Stewart
Dry shaking an egg white until frothy gives this take on a Negroni an unexpected creaminess.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
Sangria made with rose wine and chock-full of citrus fruit and melon provides light refreshment.
Author: Martha Stewart
It can't be a cocktail or dinner party without a dirty martini or two! Serve up this classic with our simple recipe.
Author: Martha Stewart
Kiwi gives a great hue and slushy consistency to this flavored margarita.
Author: Martha Stewart
The Kir is an iconic French cocktail that tastes like a lightly sweetened white wine. The cassis liqueur adds a hint of fruity flavor to the typically drier wine and is refreshing when served chilled.
Author: Martha Stewart
An icyorange squeeze featuresvodka, and fresh lime andorange juices.
Author: Martha Stewart
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time for reflection and looking forward -- and for sharing a meal with family and friends. It is often celebrated with foods rich in symbolism: Apples are dipped...
Author: Martha Stewart
Blue violets work best for this, but you may mix in a few yellow or white ones.
Author: Martha Stewart
This beverage is perfect for a sprinkler party because of its ocean-green color. Make this sparkling limeade for a delicious and refreshing drink.
Author: Martha Stewart
This Bermudan cocktail is a refreshing mix of sweet dark rum and spicy ginger beer. Also Try:Hurricane
Author: Martha Stewart