Cocktails

Vodka is the default. Bourbon is the upgrade. Here's how to make an espresso martini that doesn't taste like a gas station.

Swap the blanco for mezcal and you get a smoky, earthy margarita that hits different. Here's the pour.

Two classics, two moods. Here's when to reach for the bitters and when to reach for the citrus.

Skip the sour mix. A real margarita is three ingredients and a squeeze of lime — here's the ratio that actually tastes like tequila.