Four Simple Cocktails for Spring

A real daiquiri, a highball and more for easy seasonal sipping

As bartenders continue to further the nuances of cocktail-making, it’s important to remember that sometimes simple does the trick. And while we recently tried an otherworldly Woodford Reserve Double Oaked $1,000 mint julep in anticipation of the Kentucky Derby, there certainly are easier drinks to whip up for more casual occasions. The following four struck our fancy for their time-tested brilliance, minimal ingredients and ease …

Six Cocktails for Great Whiskey

Masterful mixed drinks worthy of the finest brown liquors from around the globe

The extensive, alluring worlds of whiskey, Scotch and bourbon can feel daunting to novice drinkers—especially when there’s an expectation to drink it neat or with a bit of water. For an easier entry point into one of the most nuanced areas of the spirits market, there really are great cocktails for superior whiskey. A lot of interesting options have crossed our path of late, and …