Both shaking and stirring a cocktail assist in chilling and diluting a drink, but the act of shaking has a more notable impact on its texture through aeration.
There are a myriad of ways to make your favorite whiskey cocktails, but one of the best ways to shake things up is using different bitters than in the recipe.
A dirty martini, or a martini with olive juice added, has always been a cult favorite. And if you add enough olive juice, your martini becomes downright filthy.
It might be hard to imagine how smoked ice cubes are prepared and how they taste, but they're actually an easy-to-make shortcut to delicious smoky cocktails.
This is how to pour a stunning black and tan (or half and half) that has a layer of pale, golden ale on the bottom of your glass with a darker layer on top.
A smoky cocktail brings complexity and excitement -- but you need the right garnish. Here's the safest way to char a garnish to match the drinks you serve.
We're sure you've heard of all the classic cocktails containing orange juice, but have you heard of fluffy orange juice? This may be your new favorite.
For a mocktail that's truly out of this world, try the Europa Geology, the winner of a contest launched by the European Space Agency to celebrate JUICE.
To make a flag garnish for your next cocktail, you'll need a cocktail pick, a citrus slice cut in half (such as an orange), and a cherry without a pit.
A cool and refreshing frozen margarita is always a nice treat, but the key to crafting an even more deliciously complex profile is using flavored ice cubes.
An old fashioned cocktail is traditionally made with bourbon, and while some like to stick to the original recipe, a variation using brandy is causing a stir.
The best thing you can do when ordering a gin and juice is to know which gins pair well with which juices, and then tell the bartender exactly what you want.
What's better than a sparkling drink to warm your spirits on a cold holiday night? Why, a sparkling drink that's as adorable as it is delicious, of course!
V8 is a classic and flavorful take on tomato juice, but how can you kick things up a notch? With a few easy tweaks, you can take your drink to the next level.
There's nothing quite as disappointing as ice that melts quickly in your drink, watering it down. Instead, create fantastic chunks of ice with a loaf pan.
Anyone looking to host a soiree is likely thinking about what cocktail to batch serve, but you should really be thinking about how to serve it instead.
Mulled wine is to winter what sangria is to summer, with spices that warm the body and soul. But which wine is the best choice and why? Our expert has the 411.
There are certain libations that don't benefit from a cocktail shaker with ice and actually taste better when stirred. A classic Manhattan is one of them.
Dilution, though not a term typically associated with cocktails, becomes crucial in batch preparation, and the simplest way to achieve this is by adding water.