Using apple brandy instead of Cognac breathes new life and an autumn edge into a classic cocktail. Save this Last Call recipe for cozy nights ’round the fireplace. You can hear it in the trees. The ...

I didn’t have my first old-fashioned cocktail until we moved to Wisconsin, where this drink is prevalent on nearly every supper club and bar menu. While a classic old-fashioned is a spirit-forward ...

If someone were to create a “Guest at a Cocktail Bar” action figure and you pulled the string on the back, the first thing it would say is “not too sweet.” In the quest to make sure our cocktails aren ...

“As the scene opens, you are up in your grandmother’s attic opening the dusty steamer trunk she brought from Europe in 1914. You reverently turn back layer upon layer of old lace and brocade … ...

The Jack Rose is one of those amazingly popular cocktails that… just sort of got lost over time. Before we get into the history of it, know this: The Jack Rose is a Hawaiian Punch for grown-ups. It’s ...

Pour the brandy, vermouth, crème de cassis, bitters and water into a resealable bottle (flip top or screw cap preferred). Tightly seal and freeze overnight. To serve, chill a coupe or Nick and Nora ...

Trifles were a favorite of the Washington family, and often graced their dining table while entertaining guests. Trifles can be made in large dishes or in smaller individual glasses. Use any ...