Cocktails

Staff Picks

Texas Ranch Water

Think of Ranch Water as a dressed-down margarita that's hard to mess up, because it's wildly uncomplicated.

Classic Transfusion Cocktail

Cool down with this popular golf-course cocktail.

Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch Recipe

This fruity fall sipper is sweet and herb-infused, and guaranteed to warm you from the toes up with its spiked kick.

The Chilton Cocktail

When it comes to cooling down and quenching thirst, Texans certainly have good taste.

Spiced Hard Cider Fizz

This spicy, festive drink is going to be a hit with your cocktail crowd. Serve to guests as a pre-dinner cocktail on Thanksgiving or mix up a batch and kick up a casual dinner with friends.

Hot Toddy

Whether it's for yourself or for a loved one, we recommend keeping this recipe in your back pocket.

Thanksgiving Punch Recipe with Rum

Start the holiday festivities off right this year by making a batch of this refreshing Thanksgiving punch recipe.

Thyme Simple Syrup Recipe

Elevate everything from iced tea to a homemade cocktail with this thyme-infused simple syrup that adds an herby sweetness and flavor.

Caramel Apple Sangria Recipe

This cocktail recipe, from entertaining expert Katie Jacobs, makes a great addition to any fall get-together.

Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch Recipe

We created this refreshing punch with tailgating in mind.

Apple-Ale Wassail Recipe

Cozy up by the fire with a warm mug of Apple-Ale Wassail.

Inspiration and Ideas

Our Favorite Slow-Cooker Cocktails

We know you've pulled out that trusty slow-cooker for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Now's your chance to work it into Happy Hour too.

21 Of Our Most Delicious Pink Cocktails

Drink pink.

7 Iconic Florida Cocktails That Taste Just Like Vacation

Big-Batch Bloody Marys Recipe

Watermelon Margaritas

Bourbon and Hard Pear Cider Cocktail

Fizzy Cider Punch Recipe

Apple cider is dressed up and ready to party with this fizzy cider punch.

All Cocktails

12 Topo Chico Cocktails That Are Easy-Sipping and Oh-So Refreshing

Because you just can't beat those bubbles.

Maple Bourbon Smash Recipe

This bourbon-rich, sage-infused, and maple-drizzled smash is all that stands between you and relaxing on the porch this season.

Summer Cobbler Cocktail Recipe

This summer cobbler cocktail makes use of those fresh blackberries you've been picking up at the farmer's market every Saturday.

Bee's Knees Honey Cocktail Recipe

Bee's Knees dates all the way back to Prohibition, and, nearly 100 years later, it has lasted and charmed its way through the century.

Cranberry Sangría Punch Recipe

This wintry, ruby-red spin on sangria is a staff favorite but comes with a warning: It goes down easy!

Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is believed to have been the first drink to be labeled as a "cocktail."

French 75 Cocktail Recipe

It's light and airy, creating an ideal summer sipper.

Spicy Bourbon-Citrus Punch Recipe

This refreshing punch will make your next cocktail party or happy hour the talk of the town.

Fall Sangria

A glass of fresh sangria can easily cater to any season.

Kentucky Oaks Lily Drink

Made with refreshing ingredients like cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec, this cocktail is sure to cool you down on a hot, summer day.

Watermelon Sangria

Cool fresh watermelon is summer's quintessential treat. This pink sangria highlights it perfectly with hints of tart lime and smooth mint.

Salty Dog Cocktail

Proof that grapefruit juice, gin, and salt can stir up some fun.

Mississippi Bourbon Punch

Make Mississippi Bourbon Punch your signature cocktail at your next get-together. Muscadine wine stars in this spirited concoction of grenadine, bourbon, and a variety of fruit juices and sodas.

Big Batch Bourbon Ginger Ale Punch Recipe

Your guests will be punch-drunk in love with this recipe and enjoy it down to the very last drop.

Orange Spiced Cider Recipe

Deliciously sweet with a kick of tart flavor, this rich spiced cider has all the flavor elements you want for your next winter party.

What Is a Kentucky Horsefeather? This Fizzy, Gingery Cocktail Is a Guaranteed Hit

Like a Moscow Mule with a whiskey twist.

Strawberry Fields Cocktail

The first sign of spring deserves a toast.

Bourbon Ice Cream Float Recipe

Something about an old-fashioned ice cream float brings us back to our childhood, but we decided to give that throwback treat an adults-only twist with a healthy dose of bourbon to go along with the creamy ice cream and fizzy soda this time around.