Would the Dude Like It?

This week’s mission: a way to spruce up your White Russians, and a nonrotgut gin.

Virgin Drink Reminder

Party beverage advice for the holidays, or anytime.

That Heady Molecular Mixology

When a tail should really just be a tail.

What’s the Best Drink to Order in a Dive Bar?

Some safe bets when the liquor is sketchy.

Art of the Shock-tail

Bacon-infused vodka martinis, rum and steak sauce — has it really come to this?

Try Mezcal Again

It used to be that mezcal was thought of as a poor man’s tequila. No more. Great mezcal is now being imported into the United States.

Tea Bags for Cocktails?

This week’s mission: frozen Italian meals with a reasonably healthy twist and tea bags for your mixed drink.

10 Raw Egg Cocktails

A meal and a drink in a glass.

Drunk at Yoga Class

Is it bad form to go to happy hour first?

Green Your Hangover

This week’s mission: An ecofriendly vodka gift pack and some meatless taco and burger mixes.

Tasty Kosher Products

Kosherfest debuts chocolate liqueur and treats for doggies.

Ginning Up the Gin Market

Is the gin renaissance a false phenomenon?

Shockingly Tasty Fruitcakes

Start now, finish aging by Christmas.

10 Super Bowl Party Shortcuts

Less time cooking means more time for beer and TV.

White-Collar Moonshine

Urbanites flout federal law with their new favorite hobby: home distilling.