What makes a daiquiri a daiquiri? Based on variations of the drink found on the Internet and in cocktail books and New Orleans bars, it’s rum and sweetener as well as some sort of fruit, usually ...

Certain cocktails are classic for a reason: they've been around a long time, they're easy to make (sometimes you only need three ingredients), and they're the perfect thing to make when you, well, ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. Our ...

A cocktail is basically a mixed drink featuring two or more alcoholic drinks, one of which is usually a distilled drink - vodka, brandy tequila etc. A non-alcoholic mixture of drinks is referred to as ...

A margarita stretched for maximum quenching; a blended daiquiri heavy on the coffee; a supremely classic Mint Julep: summer's drinking requirements are a bit scattered. This game plan has you covered.

The daiquiri might just be the most misunderstood classic cocktail. Like its peers, the martini, Manhattan, and Negroni, it’s made with just three simple ingredients. However, unlike them, it’s ...