Classic Cocktail Recipes

Rumor has it "mojito" translates roughly as "little spell." We'll willingly fall under the spell of rum, mint, and sugar any day.

Call it what you will, this cocktail is equal parts Mexican Bloody Mary, riff on a michelada, and a simple but satisfying tomato beer.

Anyone else ready for another weekend? If so, we've got an especially seasonal riff on the sultry Spanish sipper that'll get everyone in the mood...for what, you tell us.

“To die dreaming” is what this moniker means. And that's exactly what you'll want to do after succumbing to this spiked creamsicle cocktail.

Blue as the blue lagoon, this conversation-starting cocktail tastes as stunning as it looks. Blue margarita magic.

DIY Baileys, baby. All you need is cream, coffee, whiskey, sugar, and a taste for the good things in life.

This Campari Fizz aperitif juxtaposes the herby, bitter taste of Campari with the sweetness of sparkling wine to stunning effect.

This spiced cider, made with a blend of apple cider, bourbon, and warming spices is the perfect drink for a cold winter night.

This swanky sangria relies on a pretty pink rosé and some seriously stunning summer fruits for its sassy and savvy look and taste.

What, pray tell, is a mean shandy, you ask? Think of a regular shandy with a spirited streak. There you have it.

Sweet tea. Whiskey. Lemon juice. That's all it takes to make a sassy summertime cocktail you'll want to sip all afternoon long.

You'll understand why we swooned over this effervescent and elegant elixir the second you take a sip.

An Italian classic. And it's ridiculously easy to make at home with just lemons, sugar, vodka, and a little patience.

A better way to start your day. Uh, we mean, end your day. That's what we meant. Yes. End it. Ahem.

Because sometimes on Thanksgiving, you need something a little stronger than wine. Especially this year. We know we will. *hic*

Blender drinks don't get much boozier than this rendition of that raid-the-liquor-cabinet classic. Umbrella optional.

You've not "made it" until you've an eponymous cocktail all your own. Witness the Fatty Daddy, a sweetly surprising number that packs a punch, just like our own dear David.

When you want just a taste of seduction and intrigue, rather than the full hangover, try this little number.

A little sugar, a splash of bitters, and a lotta booze—your grandma's go-to drink. (Oh wait, was that just our family?!)

A boozy, much-ballyhooed cocktail of absinthe, brandy, bitters, and sugar that you can mix a blissfully short stumble from your couch.