This garden-party martini takes advantage of cucumber’s refreshing flavor but stays true to the classic martini formulation of gin, vermouth and bitters.

Cucumber Martini After I had broken a nearby pool cue across my knee — in my mind I did this, craft cocktail bars being notoriously short on scabrous pool tables — I started casting back to the ...

Shrimp cocktail shooters are one of my favorite cold, refreshing summer appetizers. They are perfect when you want something light, flavorful, and easy to ...

Cool off with these pool party snacks! From frozen treats to finger foods, these crowd-pleasers will make a splash.

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The best cocktail garnishes are not not just decoration. They add aroma, flavor, or texture. Here's how top bars are ...

Tired of boring sandwiches? One small tweak — mixing pickled veggies into mayo — turns lunch into a flavor bomb. From ...

Bartenders are turning away from overly ornate cocktail garnishes for their own gastronomic peace of mind, but also because these accoutrements contribute more than their fair share to food waste.

For two servings, you’ll need: Fill two tumblers with ice. In a liquid measuring cup, combine the lemonade and pickle brine.

From fiery picantes to floral fusions, India's top bars are shaking up tequila in unforgettable ways this National Tequila ...

The sweet cocktail’s ingredients include grenadine, lemon juice, club soda, St-Germain and Grey Goose vodka, of course. The cucumber Jones mentions is used as a garnish.

You have eight family members coming over for dinner, which means a large pizza isn’t going to cut it. But don’t stress: You ...