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This week's cocktails

Sep 24, 2026

The Cocktail for the Week the Furnace Comes Back On

Whiskey, brown sugar, cream, and the one step that decides whether it floats, plus a blackberry gin drink and a brandy classic.

Sep 17, 2026

The Cocktail for the Week the Season Turns

Rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, and a spoonful of Bénédictine, stirred for the first evening you reach for a sweater instead of a screen door.

Sep 3, 2026

The Cocktail for the Last Long Weekend of Summer

Bourbon, tequila, and rum, plus the reason September belongs to American whiskey.

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Browse every Mixologist Master cocktail recipe, from classic bourbon and gin drinks to easy summer sips, each with the why behind it.

Aug 6, 2026

The Garden Gimlet: A Cucumber Gin Riff Worth Making at Home 🥒🍸

Hendrick's, cucumber, lime, and four ingredients that add up to something worth the flight home.

Jul 30, 2026

The Cocktail Your Backyard Herb Garden Was Made For

Blackberries, sage, and the simple summer drink hiding in plain sight.

Jul 23, 2026

Doctor's Orders: The Penicillin 🥃

The modern classic that made scotch cool again, just in time for National Scotch Day

Jul 16, 2026

The Tequila Cocktail You Haven't Made Yet

Fresh citrus, chili salt, and a Mexican classic worth pouring for National Tequila Day.

Jul 9, 2026

Mint Condition: The Mojito Done Right 🌿

A 500-year-old cocktail, one gentle fix, and National Mojito Day on Saturday

Jul 2, 2026

Red, White & Bourbon 🍓🇺🇸

The bright red bourbon cocktail built for a hot afternoon, plus a white and a blue for the whole party.

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Jun 25, 2026

Wimbledon Weekend Sip: The Proper Pimm's Cup for a Long Afternoon 🍓🥒

Pimm's, lemonade, cucumber, and the British summer cocktail meant to be eaten as much as drunk.

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Jun 18, 2026

Hollywood Hat Trick: The Brown Derby Bourbon Cocktail 🥃

Bourbon, fresh grapefruit, honey, and a cocktail Hollywood named after a hat.

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Do I need a full home bar?

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