Grapefruit Bitters

Campari, vodka, vermouth, and grapefruit syrup combine for a tart, citrusy take on bitters that makes for tasty riffs on anything from a Greyhound to a sparkling tail. (By Nick Mautone)

Orange Bitters

Orange bitters add a hint of citrus flavor and round out any tail. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Aromatic Bitters

Give your tail a backbone with these homemade bitters. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Moist Yellow Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting

A box of yellow cake mix may be low-effort, but a homemade birthday cake will really show you care. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Caribbean Black Fruitcake

Don’t be fooled by its innocent chocolaty appearance— this Caribbean cake is spicy, boozy, and every bit as wicked as devil’s food cake. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Gumbo Z'herbes

This vegetarian gumbo loaded with cooking greens is a New Orleans classic. (By Regan Burns)

Spiced Dark Fruitcake

Warm holiday spices, dark molasses, and sweet dried fruit make this fruitcake a classic. (By Kate Ramos)

An exotic tail made with elderflower liqueur, sherry, and homemade bitters from San Francisco restaurant Nopa. (By none)

Orange Bitters (By magawarisak )

(By Ron Silver and Jen Bervin)

(By Ron Silver and Jen Bervin)

Lemon Liv (By 5 and Dime Eater )

Singapore Slings (By sirahola )

Blackberry Limeade (Squeeze Free) (By Demandrea )