According to cocktail historian David Wondrich, the Old Fashioned is a direct descendant of the earliest known cocktail, which in 1806 consisted of "a little water, a little sugar, a lot of liquor and ...

Bourbon’s spicier sister can now be found in every liquor store and at every bar. Here’s how to use it to your advantage in something besides a Sazerac or Manhattan.

Fall is the ideal time for whiskey. Yes, we realize we’ve said that about summer and winter as well, but we really mean it this time. This season is all about transitions, and not necessarily the ...

In a shaker, whisk matcha powder into milk until dissolved. Add Mozart white chocolate liqueur, vodka and ice. Shake ...

It feels like a trap, doesn’t it? Like seeing a restaurant called Very Good Restaurant? To me, the name of the Improved Whiskey Cocktail feels a bit like playing Old Maid with an eight-year-old and ...

There’s nothing quite like a dram of your favorite whisky when you’re snuggled up by the fire. While a neat pour can be great in a pinch, if you’re having a few folks over this winter or you just want ...

1.5 oz. blended Scotch whisky 0.5 oz. Cointreau 0.5 oz. sweet vermouth 0.5 oz. fresh lime juice Ice You’re supposed to use blended peated Scotch whisky for this. I kind of reject that as a nice peated ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. When ...