Manhattans in a coupe glass with decanter - Annabelle Breakey/Getty Images Making cocktails is almost as much fun as drinking them. Whether you're following a classic recipe or trying your hand at ...

Upgrade your garnishes with tips from bartenders around the country to make your cocktails stand out at parties this season. “A garnish needs to enhance the drinking experience,” says Ian Alexander, ...

When crafting an old fashioned, the whiskey you use (whether bourbon or rye whiskey), the sugar, the Angostura bitters, and the water are all important to the overall flavor profile of the drink. But ...

A garnish board is exactly what it sounds like: a build-your-own beverage station featuring a curated collection of cocktail garnishes (ranging from fruity to herby to spicy) artfully arranged on a ...

Fresh garnishes are easy to make at home with just a kitchen knife and a vegetable peeler. Fresh ingredients work best for garnishes because they provide the best possible color, flavor and aroma. The ...

When it comes to Martinis, are you on Team Twist? Or Team Olive? Does your heart sink if a Manhattan arrives with a lemon or orange twist rather than a cherry because you forgot to specify? Garnishes ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No home bar is complete without a collection of cocktail garnishes. While not a must, garnishes are the finishing touch every drink needs to ...

From a zesty margarita to a classic gin and tonic, cucumbers go well with a slew of mixed drinks. Chances are you've seen the veggie cut into ribbons or spears, but there is a better way to prep this ...

Consider the martini’s olives, the Gibson’s onion, the Manhattan’s cherry or the julep’s particularly lavish mint bouquet. Each of these cocktails, and many others, would not be complete without their ...