HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Stu Mullenberg Chocolate-Blackberry Coffee Float What better way to make the most of summer than to...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Stu Mullenberg Champagne Pear   1/2 oz. pear brandy 4–5 oz. sparkling wine Glass: flute or coupe Garnis...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Pear Garnishes Garnishes are that final critical step in crafting a perfect cocktail. Citrus twists are fun and easy, ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Stephen Jackson Strawberry Prosecco Sorbet A delicate balance of strawberries and sugar is the key ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by Ellen Silverman Rosé Poached Pears Anjou, Bosc, Comice and Forelle pears are still in season, and t...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Cinnamon-Fig Sidecar Bridget Albert finds cocktail harmony in this delicious spiced sipper. 1 Black Mission fig 1 1/2 oz. fresh sour ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Jenna Noel Blue Dahlia   1 1/2 oz. Tito's Vodka  1/2 oz. Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur  1/2 oz. lime juice  1/4 ...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Photo by Stuart Mullenberg Imbibe's Five-Spice Fizz   1 oz. cranberry juice 1/2 oz. Chinese five-spice syrup (see be...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Persimmon Margarita This twist on a classic margarita is a great way to make the most of persimmon season. The persimmon ble...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo courtesy of E.J. Armstrong/Chronicle Books Cranbeer-y Relish In between roasting the turkey, baking the pu...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo courtesy of Sheri Giblin/Chronicle Books Sparkling Pear Float You're never too old for a root beer float,...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES     Royal Mai Tai This is the Royal interpretation of the modern Mai Tai created in the Mai Tai Bar by Trader Vic in the early...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Figue et Cognac Josh Pearson makes this elegant cocktail with small, green, super-sweet Kadota figs. 2 oz. fig-infused Cognac ...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Photo by John Valls/Ten Speed Huckleberry Kuchen With Cassis-Huckleberry Sauce & Crème Fraîche James Beard awar...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Homemade Apple Cider Known in the U.S. and Canada as “sweet cider” because it’s not fermented like its “hard” cousin, this...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Craig Wagner/Studio 3       Drinko de Gallo This recipe, created by Jeff Hollinger of Absinthe Brasserie was ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Castillan Cup This refreshing cocktail is inspired by classic Pimm's Cup and sangria recipes, and it's guaranteed to lower your core te...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES   Bourbon & Peach Smash 2 slices fresh peach Handful fresh mint 1 slice fresh ginger 1 oz. simple syrup 1 1/2 oz. fine bourbon Sp...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Lady Germain This cocktail is paired with Soufflé Potatoes and Shrimp Regua appetizers by chef Michael Regua for the 2009 Tales of ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Piña Colada   2 oz. light rum 2 oz. coconut cream 2 oz. pineapple juice (fresh, if possible) 1/2 cup crushed ice Tools: blender, s...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Singapore Sling The Singapore Sling was created at Raffles Hotel (in, naturally enough, Singapore) at the turn of the 20th century by...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Planter's Punch Rum guru Ed Hamilton says this recipe should serve as a reference point, to be tweaked according to taste—just as i...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES   Blood Orange-Coriander Gastrique With bartenders and chefs working so closely these days, it was only a matter...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Greek Awake Third-place winner in Imbibe's Metaxa Cocktail Competition, April 2009. This pretty and creative cocktail is packed with fl...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Jasmine   1 1/2 oz. gin 1 oz. Cointreau 3/4 oz. Campari 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice Ice Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: cocktail Garni...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Painkiller   2 oz. navy rum 2 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice 1 oz. coconut cream 1 oz. fresh orange juice Ice Tools: shaker, strai...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Photo by John Valls The Anthony Hopkins This mocktail’s balance of sweet floral syrup and bright citrus is as smooth and...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Tom Collins   2 oz. gin 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. simple syrup Seltzer or soda water Tools: barspoon Glass: collins Ga...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Brandy Fix Imbibe columnist Ted Haigh wrote about this delicious classic cocktail in the Sept/Oct 06 issue. To read more about the or...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES No-Bake Fruit Tart Fresh fruit, brandy and chocolate go hand-in-hand in this quick and easy no-bake dessert recipe...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES     Pineapple Syrup You can buy bottled pineapple syrup, but it’s easy to make excellent fresh syrup at home. T...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES     Blueberry Lavender Lemonade 1/4 cup dried lavender 1 1/2 cups boiling water 3/4–1 cup white sugar (depending on de...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Kyoto Sour   3 oz. junmai sake 2 slices fresh grapefruit 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz. agave nectar (or Bärenjäger) 1/4...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Courtesy of Sheri Giblin/Chronicle Books Avocado Daiquiri Look for this and other recipes in Lucy Brennan's book, Hip Sips.   ...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Photo by NessPace Silky Dragon   1 cup ice 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 cup mango nectar 1 small ripe banana 1/2 cup ...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES Tarragon Cooler 6 fresh tarragon leaves 1" slice of cucumber, cut into cubes 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup ...

HOME | RECIPES | ALCOHOL-FREE RECIPES   Imbibe's Shady Creek Cooler   8 oz. strong brewed white peony tea 1/4 cup fresh blueberries 1 oz. lavender syrup (re...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Ed Gowan Oh Pear This recipe won third prize in our Pear cocktail contest, in partnership with USA Pears.   2 oz....

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Brazilian Wax Cachaça is a fantastic summertime spirit, and this refreshing recipe showcases it perfectly.   2 oz. Cabana...

HOME | RECIPES | FOOD, MIXERS & GARNISH RECIPES Lu's Brandied Cherries Homemade brandied cherries are a simple and delicious way to dress up your cocktails.   1 ...

HOME | RECIPES | COCKTAIL RECIPES Photo by Ed Gowan Pear Cardamom Flip This recipe won first prize in our Pear cocktail contest, in partnership with USA Pears....