The first sip of a great cocktail can be an almost magical feeling, whether it be a spicy tajin-rimmed mezcal mule, a Negroni sbagliato with prosecco in it or even a bubbly, refreshing sparkling wine.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever hosted a party and found yourself stuck mixing drinks instead of enjoying time with your ...

Over the years (she says in her ripe, old mid-20s), I’ve become more and more of an alcohol snob. Not that I can afford top-shelf spirits on a regular night out, but I’ve become disenchanted with ...

Bartesian and Bev work similarly. But which one is better? We recommend both the Bartesian and Bev cocktail machines. The Bartesian crafts a spirit-forward cocktail with its touchscreen providing real ...

With most bars still closed for imbibing, the need for a high-quality craft cocktail at home has never been higher. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stock up on a bunch of cocktail making ...

As a professional spirits writer and judge who tastes hundreds of cocktails every year, I was the perfect person to put it to the test. I’m not a drinks snob by any means. But I definitely doubted how ...

Over the years (she says in her ripe, old mid-20s), I’ve become more and more of an alcohol snob. Not that I can afford top-shelf liquor on a regular night out, but I’ve become disenchanted with ...