Upgraded Lynchburg Lemonade

The Lynchburg Lemonade was the center of a legal battle between a restaurant owner and the Jack Daniels Distillery. While that drink was much ado about nothing, this version is worth fighting over.

Upgraded Cosmopolitan

Whatever your feelings are regarding the Cosmopolitan, it is arguably one of the most influential cocktails to come along in the past 25 years. Now, it's time for an upgrade, a re-imagined Cosmo for today's tastes.

Orgeat Lemonade

This drink combines traditional bar staples into a tasty non-alcoholic drink that's both tasty and elegant.

Lemongrass Sour

Lemongrass infused vodka—combined with lemon bitters suspended on a head of eggwhite foam—makes for a light and delicately citrusy spring cocktail.

Classic Lemonade

This classic, simple lemonade is made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, water, and just a pinch of salt for perfectly balanced sweetness and acidity.

Lemon Drop Hot Sauce

This hot sauce is a perfect last-minute dash of heat and flavor. Despite its benign color, it's fairly hot, but not as face-meltingly spicy as a brew whipped up from habaneros.

Stay Up Late

This variation on the Tom Collins is super-simple to make. It appeared in the 1946 Stork Club Bar Book by Lucius Beebe—we got this version of the recipe from Theo Lieberman of Lantern's Keep in NYC.

Upgraded Mind Eraser

Despite the name, the classic Mind Eraser is really just a watered down Black Russian. This version subs in mighty 151-proof rum to give it a little more kick. It's worth seeking out Lemon Hart 151 for its rich, bold flavor.

Honey and Marmalade Sour

Orange marmalade may be sweet, but it also offers an underlying bitterness reminiscent of burnt caramel. Lemon juice helps the citrus sing while honey mellows the whole thing out in this intensely flavorful vodka sour. It's the kind of versatile cocktail that's equally appropriate day or night, all year round.

Fleming's Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini

This refreshing twist on a classic cocktail hails from Fleming's Steakhouse. Their fruity Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini is perfect year round!