The Kitchn takes a photographic tour of NYC's Russian vodka bar, Pravda, and samples the Gogol.

Tonic Water, Mineral Water, Seltzer, and Club Soda. The Kitchn gives the lowdown on each, just in time for tall, cool drink season

The Kitchn kicks off Memorial Day weekend with a mouthwatering assortment of tall, cool, patio-friendly drinks.

The Kitchn pays tribute to that ultimate patio drink, the Gin and Tonic.

In preparation for Mother's Day, The Kitchn rounds up some classic brunch cocktail recipes and test drives a new one, the Lemon Myrtle.

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, The Kitchn goes on a quest for the ultimate Margarita recipe.

As a new seasonal twist on a cool, crisp classic, The Kitchn garnishes some Gibsons with a wild cousin of the cocktail onion: the pickled ramp.

The Kitchn kicks off this gorgeous spring weekend with some deliciously refreshing aperitifs.

A longtime fan of the Earl Grey MarTEAni at NYC's Pegu Club, Nora M. from The Kitchn finally tries mixing up a batch at home.

The Kitchn samples some stellar Saffron- and Tarragon-infused vodkas and scores a few DIY tips from Sub Rosa Spirits founder, Mike Sherwood.

In celebration of Spring, The Kitchn shakes up two maple syrup-based cocktails guaranteed to get your sap flowing.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, The Kitchn mixes up an old-timey, lemon-peel laced hot toddy: the Irish Whiskey Skin.

The Kitchn mixes gin with 3 vivid red aperitifs to make the Negroni, the Gin and It, and the Dubonnet Cocktail

From the purely practical to the frivolously fun, Nora M. at The Kitchn shows off her collection of home bar gear

The Kitchn serves up Old-Fashioneds garnished with blood oranges and homemade maraschinos.

The Kitchn pairs Peter Heering Cherry liqueur with chocolate and champagne for Valentine's Day.

The Kitchn posts a handy primer on dry and sweet vermouth.

Ward off scurvy with these 7 fast and easy citrus-based cocktails.

Shake off winter's chill with a Hot Rum Cow

Nora Maynard at The Kitchn learns to love her mismatched bar glasses and gives tips for putting together improvised "sets"

The Kitchn samples some tempting new rums made with fresh-pressed cane juice instead of molasses.

In honor of Repeal Day, The Kitchn investigates a spirit that only became legit again last year: Absinthe

The Kitchn sets out in search of the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail and picks the Poinsettia.

The Kitchn test drives TRU2 Organic gin and mixes up a surprisingly good amber-colored Gibson.

With the nip of fall in the air, The Kitchn cozies up to some distinctively smoky single-malt whiskies from the Scottish Isles of Islay and Skye.

The Kitchn takes a whirlwind tour of borough named cocktails to celebrate the NYC Marathon: The Manhattan, the Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Cheers!

Grenadine syrup adds a burst of color and flavor to the Tequila Sunrise, Monkey Gland, Hurricane, and Shirley Temple cocktails. The Kitchn explores a couple of quick and easy recipes for this bar staple.

The Kitchn goes in search of cider-based drinks and finds the Northern Spy and the Stone Fence.

Besides being delicious, what do Margaritas, Sidecars, Cosmopolitans, and Daiquiris have in common? They're all part of that grand old cocktail family, the Sour.

The Kitchn demystifies aromatic cocktail bitters: Angostura, Peychaud's, and orange. Sazeracs anyone?

Celebrate the Equinox on the 22nd with a cocktail that mixes a little summer and a little fall: The Whiskey Peach Smash.

Even if you can't afford airfare to Bermuda, you can still enjoy the island's official drink: the spicy-cool, oh so refreshing, Dark and Stormy.

How to mix cocktails the "Slow Food" way--using fresh, sustainable, fairly-traded (and above all, delicious) ingredients.

Culinary cocktails with the spicy/cool flavors of India (recipes included!)

An ultra-simple and delicious recipe for homemade, booze-soaked maraschino cherries. (The perfect garnish for Manhattans, Rob Roys, and Aviation cocktails!)

Half the fun of cocktails is all the lore behind them. Get the full scoop on Harvey Wallbanger, the Monkey Gland, and other intriguingly named cocktails.

Brazil's national spirit, cachaca, is taking North America by storm

Move over, Shirley Temple. "Soft" cocktails are growing up!