What could be classier–or sassier–than a Manhattan? Rye whiskey, vermouth, Grand Marnier, and bitters all work their devil’s magic here.

Forget Robitussen. This fragrant infusion not only makes a run to the store unnecessary, but it goes down with far, far more ease than that syrupy stuff.

There’s a reason this effervescent comingling of stout and champagne has the word “velvet” in the title. It’s sooooo smooth and subtly sophisticated. Sip for yourself.

Your mother-in-law may frown upon you teetering around with a martini in hand. But strolling about with a cup of spiced wine? Soooo much more socially acceptable.

Infinitely more complex than the toddy of yore, this little number owes its lure to cider spiked with a hint of star anise and quite an indecent glug of bourbon.

There’s melting the morning after Halloween, ‘though it ain’t who you expect. Instead it’s a ridiculously indulgent treat to trick kids into drinking their milk.

That froufrou blender drink dolloped with whipped cream? Imposter. This is what you really want. Rum, lime juice, and just a touch of something sweet.

A genteel and genuinely gentle sipper for lazy, languid nights–or days–that draws on gin, cucumber, fresh mint, club soda, and the lovely, lovely lilt of lemon.

Stir some gooey sweet goodness into iced espresso and succumb to the simple, satiating, seductive Vietnamese tradition known as ca phe sua da.

Stunning and sophisticated, this cocktail relies on rhubarb for tartness, orange for intrigue, a sugar rim for sweetness, and tequila for an afternoon nap.

This simple elixer, er, spritzer draws on just sweet cherries, tart lime, and sugar syrup. Splash into sparkling wine or seltzer as needed throughout the dog days of summer.

Are you a tennis freak? Meet your drink. Pimm’s Cup is a wham bam of Pimm’s, orange, lemon, cucumber, mint, and lemon-lime soda.

An old-fashioned cocktail that takes its namesake tinge of pink—albeit a manly man’s shade of pink—from a splash of bitters. A cure-all of sorts. Elizabeth Stewart explains.

Say buongiorno to this delightfully drinkable dessert. The ever-so-slightly bitter grapefruit segments float in the sweet sparkling Italian Moscato, just waiting….

This concoction of hot milk and Mexico’s incomparable chocolate is whipped into a frenzy with a milinillo–Mexico’s unplugged answer to the immersion blender.

New Year’s Eve drinks set the tone for the night, so kick off your next 365 of them with one of these sophisticated Cary Grant-Deborah Kerr libations.

A celebratory, Christmas tree-infused cocktail? It’s not blasphemy. It’s the magic of the season. Give us one good reason not to knock back this pine-y potable.

Hello Christmas! Here milk, bourbon, vanilla, and ice cream are whirred in a food processor for a festive drink. A sprinkle of cinnamon is the crowning touch.

For Thanksgiving dinner this year, we’ve colored outside the lines and put together a fantastic menu. All the familiar ingredients in unexpected ways.

Pity the pilgrims. This cranberry cosmo is a cinch to make and is the colorful sipper for a cozy Thanksgiving day. Sure beats mead.