Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy - boil sugar and water - but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquified sugar? I ...

Toast the arrival of spring with this bright and citrusy lemon cream martini.

Every year, as the hot months of summer tiptoe ever closer, we all begin to shed the comforting, hearty, heavy flavors of winter and dip into things that are lighter, brighter, and more refreshing.

Putting your own artisanal touch on summer refreshment is simple. Literally. Simple syrups are an often overlooked — but as the name suggests, incredibly easy — way of adding sweet panache to a wide ...