The Gin Basil Smash is a foundation stone. Gin, citrus, simple syrup, and basil—its inherent deliciousness is so evident to bartenders and non-bartenders alike as to approach something like a natural ...

The world of cocktails is constantly in flux. Classics make triumphant returns to rotations — sometimes centuries after their demise — while modern hits disappear into the ether. Right now, ...

While it's fun to play mixologist at home and come up with unique drinks, you can also easily make a delicious, complex, and elegant option with no fancy syrups, tinctures, tonics, or unusual craft ...

It’s August and hot, hot, hot. That adorable 3″ basil plant you potted up in May is now an enormous shrub. You’ve eaten so much pesto the only thing you’ve yet to spread it on is your arm (and sure, ...

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Warm weather means cocktail season. Although, to be honest, one can always find an occasion for a libation no matter the climate. But when the local(ish) berries and fresh herbs start arriving at the ...

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice and shake. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a Thai basil leaf. * For this drink, use a gin with a less-pronounced juniper flavor.

Warm weather means cocktail season. Although, to be honest, one can always find an occasion for a libation no matter the climate. But when the local(ish) berries and fresh herbs start arriving at the ...