Simple, vodka-based tail. (By Rob Chirico)

CHOW Root Beer

Brew and bottle this classic soda yourself. (By Regan Burns)

CHOW Ginger Beer

Ginger beer from scratch for the DIY-er in all of us. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Fragrant Blueberry Jam

Packed with a punch berry, this jam is tasty enough to eat off the spoon. (By Kate Ramos)

Bombay Government Punch

The original rum punch. (By David Wondrich)

New England Clam Chowder

Creamy, briny, and smoky— it’s chowdah-licious! (By Kate Ramos)

Crawfish Boil

Why not do your own boil? (By Adapted from Gregg Sedotal)

Kiwi Cheesecake

This rich, creamy, New York-style cheesecake is great on its own or topped with honey-soaked kiwi. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Honey Fritters with Blood Oranges

Airy fritters tinged with orange. (By Sara Dickerman)

Black Beans with Mexican Beer

A spicy new technique adds lots of flavor. (By Regan Burns)

Pot Roast with Porcini and Beer

Richly sauced with mushrooms, herbs, Dijon mustard, and beer. (By Roy Finamore)

Martini

There is a modern quest: the search for the "perfect martini." (By Rob Chirico)

Better than a mix, easier than from scratch, and great for a crowd. (By none)

DIY Sparkling New Years Eve Drink (By elanaspantry )