PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS If you’ve ever been to Brazil, there’s a very good chance you’ve downed at least one ice cold glass of the country’s national cocktail: the Caipirinha. The key ingredient is cachaça, a spirit made from fermented sugar cane juice. The resulting liquor is funky and vegetal, with sharp … Read more
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS For those who love gin, this bright, juicy cocktail will definitely live up to its name. With only three essential ingredients — honey, lemon, and gin — a good Bee’s Knees perfectly highlights the complex flavors of the starring spirit. Though this Prohibition-era drink may have been created … Read more
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE Though classic margaritas are pretty perfect on their own, we think adding a little kick via fresh jalapeños makes them even better. Infusing alcohol is one of our favorite ways to get creative with cocktails, and it works especially well with jalapeños. A long steep in tequila allows … Read more
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Here at Delish, we love our margaritas. We have every variation under the sun: peach, blueberry lemonade, even creamsicle! But when we’re feeling the beach vibes, we reach for a pineapple margarita. Fresh and fruity with the perfect kick of tequila, this pineapple margarita will take you straight … Read more
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE Bright and colorful, sweet with just a hint of booze, the Dirty Shirley Temple is quickly gaining popularity with cocktail drinkers. And who can blame them? It’s a boozy version of that nostalgic beverage so many of us grew up with — and let’s be honest, what too-sweet … Read more
N o Platinum Jubilee celebration can go without a royally delicious feast – but what to cook, exactly? Here, we’ve asked some of London’s top chefs and bartenders for their suggestions, not straying too far from the tradition (if there’s ever a time to celebrate the classics, it’s now), but with enough intrigue to wow … Read more
Caitlin Bensel Tart, fruity, and the prettiest shade of pink, a watermelon margarita might just be the perfect summer cocktail. In the heat of summer, when watermelon is at its sweetest, add some to a blender for a quick and easy juice which makes for the freshest cocktail mixer. Strawberry margaritas are deliciously sweet, pomegranate … Read more
Caitlin Bensel Wine is always a drink of choice, but it’s not the most refreshing drink when summer rolls around. Enter, the white wine spritzer: a super-cold blend of crisp, fruity white wine, sparkling water, and a little fruit for fun. It’s one of the easiest cocktail recipes that’s guaranteed to cool things down, keep … Read more
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER, FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Inspired by our love of Lemon Blueberry Margs, this brightly colored daiquiri has major springtime vibes. Between the fruity sweetness of the berries and the bright, citrus flavor, the rum tends to fade to the background, making these surprisingly drinkable despite the strength. (So please drink responsibly!) For … Read more
No Kentucky Derby tradition is more ingrained than the mint julep, which is a must for the first Saturday in May, whether you are at Churchill Downs or hosting a watch-party elsewhere. They are simple to make, with only five ingredients in the recipe: bourbon, sugar, mint, ice and water. (Six if you count the … Read more