The Livorno

A sparkling tail made with Galliano, the mysteriously herbal liqueur from Livorno.

Orange Digestif

Like orange flower blossoms steeped in alcohol.

Creamy Winter Buzz

This week’s mission: upscale takes on Baileys Irish Cream.

Conversation with a Cocktail Epicure

Alberta Straub, once described as "the Alice Waters of booze," has been mixing up sublime adult beverages made with herbs, spices, and fresh fruits and vegetables for the past six years at San Francisco’s Orbit Room Cafe.

10 Good Cheap Liquors

Tips from the experts on the best values in booze.

Round Robin

Rock the Round Robin for a sweet absinthe tail.

Apricot-Whiskey Smash

The best way to get fruit into your diet.

What's the Difference Between a Digestif and an Apéritif?

If you speak French, the name says it all.

Slow Spirits

If booze is to be slow, it has to be right.

10 Little Luxuries

Because small splurges can bring big happiness.

Elvis Cups and Sopranos Soda

This week’s mission: the King’s favorite treat and pop with a bang.

Your Morning Cocktail

Shaking up an early drink can get the blood flowing again.

Infusion Confusion

Why there’s no fruit in your fruit-flavored vodka.

Old but Not Lethal

Why raw eggs in aged eggnog won’t make you sick

What to Drink in 2009

Anticipating a year of wine and booze discoveries.