Every year, as the hot months of summer tiptoe ever closer, we all begin to shed the comforting, hearty, heavy flavors of winter and dip into things that are lighter, brighter, and more refreshing.

If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, then your main focus is probably on appetizers and decorations. But you ...

In a cocktail shaker, combine the syrup, cognac and cream. Fill with ice. Shake, then strain into a tall glass. Top with club soda or seltzer. • Makes 1 serving. In a cocktail shaker, combine the ...

As someone who spent over 10 years working in some of the world’s best bars and restaurants, I don’t flinch at the thought of an elaborate multistep recipe that yields a very specific single cocktail.