Martini

There is a modern quest: the search for the "perfect martini."

A Slice of "Perfection"

An excerpt from Chef Heston Blumenthal’s "In Search of Perfection."

Kids Making Drinks

Is it wrong to ask minors to mix martinis?

Perfect Margarita

Serve with our cumin- or cayenne-spiked rimming salt for a sensational party drink.

Slope Martini Pitcher with Stir Rod

Make a modern old-fashioned.

Perfect Summer Reds

Not summer whites or summer rosés.

The Perfect Drink for Summer Nights

Hot ’n' sweaty? Try a Dark ’n' Stormy.

Secrets of the Perfect Salsa

They wouldn’t give us the recipe, but that didn’t stop us.

Perfect Potato Salad

Creative takes on this classic side dish just in time for picnic season.

10 Perfect Tequila Cocktails

Margaritas? Of course. But try something new.

Dinner with Mr. and Mrs. McPerfect

How to deal with tense dinner party hosts.

Make Your Own Sausage

Joining sauerkraut and beer in the great Oktoberfest triumvirate.

Tea Parties Must Make a Comeback

Economical, festive, and good for Sundays.

Make Your Own Candy Bars

Corner-store sweets go high-end.

Basil and Rye

This tail is part Mojito (in style) and part Julep (in taste), with basil replacing the mint for a distinct twist.