We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A good spirit can make or break a cocktail, especially if it's an alcohol-forward one like a dry martini or a vodka gimlet. To really take ...

Heading to a wine tasting or having a drink with friends is one of my very favorite things, but when it comes to making my own drinks — well, it’s better that I don’t. I am simply no good at knowing ...

A frosty bottle of vodka sits next to a clear cocktail in a martini glass - Miguel Tamayo Diaz/Getty Images You know what I think we need to talk about more? Vodka. The simplest and most understated ...