A mint julep made with bourbon is a classic hot-weather cocktail, and we have all the info you need on how to make a perfect one. But beyond that, all sorts of variations are possible. Here are recipes for a whole range of juleps, from the best basic one to a smoky, spicy number with mezcal. Read More
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Rum doesn’t get the most love in the cocktail world—too many people have been put off by sickly-sweet tiki drinks made with bottom-shelf versions of the sugarcane-based spirit. But quality rums, whether a crisp white, a caramelly dark, or a near-dangerously strong naval variety, offer a world of flavors. To show off what this spirit can do, we’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite rum cocktail recipes, from a complex sipper made with Scotch and Cynar to a refreshing beer cocktail that starts with a tangy pineapple shrub. And don’t worry—we’ve got a few tiki drinks done right, too. Read More
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