Old Fashioned Cocktail

The classic Old Fashioned cocktail features little more than whiskey, sugar, and bitters. Done right, it's a perfectly balanced, timeless crowd-pleaser.

Manhattan Cocktails (for a Crowd)

Batch up a bottle of Manhattans for your next party!

Brown-Butter Old Fashioned

The classic Old Fashioned cocktail gets an update with toasty, nutty browned butter, which adds richness while mellowing things out.

Bourbon Renewal Cocktail

This recipe comes from Jeffrey Morgenthaler of Portland's Clyde Common. Sweet crème de cassis mixes with oaky bourbon to produce a delicious take on the classic whiskey sour.

Old Fashioned (Bourbon and Orange) Ice Cream

An ice cream with all the boozy depth and surprising delicacy of an Old Fashioned. It's bourbon-forward, but carries subtle notes of citrus skin and aromatic bitters.

The Highball

Short of simply popping open a beer or a straight slug of whiskey, there are few drinks that are less labor-intensive than the venerable highball. With Labor Day this weekend, we figured this was the perfect drink to share. You could reasonably ask the question, "Do we really need a recipe for something so easy?" but while this simple (and flexible) mix of booze, bubbles and ice can be prepared with almost zero thought, a little care in the execution can make all the difference between a watery ...

Martinis Recipe (for a Crowd)

This recipe for a big batch of martinis is perfect for a crowd.

Apple Brandy Old-Fashioned

An Old-Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail is a simple mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters and a citrus peel. It is a sublimely simple and delicious preparation for a wide range of spirits besides just whiskey—rum, tequila, brandy—and a fine apple brandy is no exception. Showcasing the earthy flavor of fermented apples with just a bit of sugar and bitters is a perfect preparation to enjoy classic holiday flavors in a new way.

Old Pal

A cousin to the Boulevardier, balancing whiskey and Campari with dry vermouth.

Three-Piece Suit (Tequila and Sherry Big-Batch Cocktail)

Designed to be made in advance while being perfectly balanced, this tequila and sherry cocktail is a killer party drink. When your guests arrive, just open the bottle and start pouring.