The vodka soda has survived every cocktail trend of the last 30 years, and not because it’s flashy. It survives because it’s reliable, cold, clean, and easy to drink. It’s also one of the ...

Cinnamon simple syrup was the first flavored syrup I ever made. I’d been making regular simple syrup and honey simple syrup for whiskey sours, but new cinnamon would just elevate everything, having ...

Looking back at our 34-day journey through Europe with two little kids, I’m honestly still amazed we pulled it off. What started as a simple plan for me and my oldest to cruise through Switzerland and ...

Candied apple slices are a classic, cozy garnish that works across fall and winter cocktails. They’re lightly sweet, a little chewy, and sturdy enough to perch on a glass without falling apart. This ...

Candied persimmons are one of those garnishes that look fancy but are actually pretty simple to make. They add a light sweetness, a chewy texture, and a warm fall-to-winter vibe that works beautifully ...

Roasted plum simple syrup is rich, jammy, and slightly caramelized, with way more depth than a basic fruit syrup. Roasting the plums first brings out their natural sweetness and adds a subtle toasty ...

If you’re looking for a fall and winter Old Fashioned that leans fruity without turning into a dessert cocktail, the Plum Bourbon Old Fashioned is a perfect fit. It was one of the favorites at our ...

If you’re looking for a bourbon cocktail that’s cozy without being heavy, the Cinnamon Pear Sour is a perfect fall-to-winter sipper. It’s warm, lightly spiced, and just sweet enough thanks to pear ...

If you’ve never made your own flavored simple syrup, fig is the place to start. It’s ridiculously easy, uses minimal ingredients, and the result is this gorgeous, amber-hued syrup that tastes like ...

Delicate, floral, and sparkling, the Lavender Elderflower Spritz is a cocktail that feels like a garden party in a glass. Lavender syrup and elderflower liqueur bring soft, botanical sweetness, while ...

Nectarines are one of those summer fruits I can never get enough of—sweet, juicy, and just a little tangy. I’m trying to grow them here in Southern California, but so far I’ve only gotten a few ...

There’s nothing like sipping a cocktail that feels like a walk through Oregon’s misty forests. The scent of thyme in the air, wild blackberries clinging to the edges of the trail, the tart kiss of ...