The first sip of a great cocktail can be an almost magical feeling, whether it be a spicy tajin-rimmed mezcal mule, a Negroni sbagliato with prosecco in it or even a bubbly, refreshing sparkling wine.

As a spirits writer and judge who tastes thousands of expressions per year, I generally don’t care for bottled or canned ready-to-drink cocktails. They're often too sweet, fruity, or watered down, and ...

Over the years (she says in her ripe, old mid-20s), I’ve become more and more of an alcohol snob. Not that I can afford top-shelf spirits on a regular night out, but I’ve become disenchanted with ...

As the resident bartender in my family and friend circle, I take pride in learning how to make all types of mixed drinks. Whether I’m whipping up frozen margs or sippin’ on an espresso martini, I’m ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever hosted a party and found yourself stuck mixing drinks instead of enjoying time with your ...

As a professional spirits writer and judge who tastes hundreds of cocktails every year, I was the perfect person to put it to the test. I’m not a drinks snob by any means. But I definitely doubted how ...