Gin
Blue Martini Ice Pops
Gins that emphasize fruit botanicals, such as Tanqueray No. Ten, work best with this recipe.
Active time: 25 minutes Start to finish: 1 day
Sauerkraut with Polish Sausage
Sauerkraut gets a smoky taste from bacon and sausage in a recipe from Orbit, a Polish restaurant in Chicago.
Greek-Style Braised Lamb Shanks
At the restaurant, orzo (rice-shaped pasta) is served alongside the gravy-rich lamb.
Upside-Down Martinis for a Crowd
Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.
By Kendra Vaculin
Sake-Grapefruit Fizz
This light and drinkable cocktail pairs the bittersweet flavor of grapefruit with botanical gin and sparkling sake for a bubbly finish.
By Kendra Vaculin
Spa Water Punch
This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.
By Maggie Hoffman
Hot Pink Punch
Rim some glasses with spicy salt and make this juicy watermelon cocktail recipe for your summer barbecue. It’s an easy gin cocktail served by the pitcher.
By Maggie Hoffman
Spa Water Punch
This minty fino sherry punch is cooling and light, served by the pitcher. Float some cucumber slices in each glass, spa-water style.
By Maggie Hoffman
Garden Wedding
This gin and peach cocktail is tangy, herbal, and refreshing, thanks to a touch of Greek yogurt and a few fresh basil leaves shaken into the drink.
By Maggie Hoffman
Lunar New Year’s Lychee Punch
A delightful large-format blend of lychees, gin, elderflower, and citrus perfect for festive gatherings like Lunar New Year.
By William Tsui
Frozen Negroni
This frosty version of the bittersweet Italian cocktail is easy to make ahead for drinks on demand.
By Alaina Chou
French 75
The French 75 is that rare creature of a cocktail: elegant enough to make you feel like it’s New Year’s Eve in Paris but supremely simple to assemble.
By Chris Morocco
Summery Sour
A wonderfully balanced summer sipper made up of sweet peak summer peaches and mangos alongside bright citrus juice and a base spirit of your choosing.
By John deBary
Negroni
Adjust the classic proportions of the gin, vermouth, and Campari in a negroni cocktail recipe for this updated version from London’s Chiltern Firehouse.
By Chiltern Firehouse, London
Stanley Tucci’s Martini
Gin or vodka? Tucci’s recipe allows for either, depending on your mood. Just make sure it’s stirred, never shaken.
By Stanley Tucci