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Highballs has a longer history than most people expect. None of it needs expensive bottles. The rest of this article covers highballs in plain, practical terms.

A good method for the gin and tonic is a starting point for plenty of variations. Most of the work is measuring carefully. Let's look at what makes the gin and tonic work, and what

Most problems with the margarita come from a few common slips. Most of the work is measuring carefully. Let's look at what makes the margarita work, and what you can skip.

Most of the value in the mojito comes from technique, not price tags. Most of the work is measuring carefully. The rest of this article covers the mojito in plain, practical terms.

The whiskey sour is more fun to share, and a little planning makes hosting easy. None of it needs expensive bottles. Here is a practical look at the whiskey sour for home bartender

For a first go at the manhattan, a few basic tools are all you need. The aim is to keep things simple and reliable. Let's look at what makes the manhattan work, and what you can sk

The negroni is easier to get right once you know a few basics. None of it needs expensive bottles. Below, we walk through the negroni step by step.

This step-by-step take on the daiquiri keeps things simple. None of it needs expensive bottles. Below, we walk through the daiquiri step by step.

The martini grew out of a few simple traditions that still shape it today. Most of the work is measuring carefully. Let's look at what makes the martini work, and what you can skip

A good method for the old fashioned is a starting point for plenty of variations. The aim is to keep things simple and reliable. The rest of this article covers the old fashioned i

Once you know the basic method, highballs is easy to change up. The aim is to keep things simple and reliable. Here is a practical look at highballs for home bartenders.

When the gin and tonic disappoints, the reason is usually easy to fix. Most of the work is measuring carefully. Here is a practical look at the gin and tonic for home bartenders.

Most of the value in the margarita comes from technique, not price tags. Most of the work is measuring carefully. Here is a practical look at the margarita for home bartenders.

Serving the mojito to friends is mostly about preparing ahead. A little practice goes a long way. Below, we walk through the mojito step by step.

For a first go at the whiskey sour, a few basic tools are all you need. None of it needs expensive bottles. Here is a practical look at the whiskey sour for home bartenders.

Good the manhattan is less about pricey bottles and more about a few smart choices. A little practice goes a long way. Below, we walk through the manhattan step by step.

This step-by-step take on the negroni keeps things simple. Most of the work is measuring carefully. Let's look at what makes the negroni work, and what you can skip.

Knowing where the daiquiri comes from makes it easier to enjoy. The aim is to keep things simple and reliable. Let's look at what makes the daiquiri work, and what you can skip.

Once you know the basic method, the martini is easy to change up. Most of the work is measuring carefully. The rest of this article covers the martini in plain, practical terms.

When the old fashioned disappoints, the reason is usually easy to fix. A little practice goes a long way. The rest of this article covers the old fashioned: a