It may look like plain old iced tea, but this drink—invented near Long Island’s Jones Beach in the 1970s—is one…more »
Whether enjoyed by the beach or pool, bar or barbeque, the frozen fruit daiquiri is as essential to summer as…more »
Sweet and creamy, the White Russian is not actually a Russian drink at all--it was so named because of its…more »
The Mint Julep became synonymous with the Kentucky Derby in 1938, but the drink's roots go all the way back…more »
When it comes to powerful punches, sangria—which takes its name from the Spanish word for "blood"—packs a truly wicked wallop.…more »
Campari – that quintessentially Italian bitters – was created in 1860 as a medicinal pre-dinner treat to aid digestion, which…more »
You know a movie hero is downtrodden when you watch him slam back a shot, then immediately chug down a…more »
Invented in 1948 at Harry's Bar in Venice, the Bellini's name honors the sheer pink shades in the work of…more »
This drink was called an Old Fashioned even when it was new in the 1800s. Over 150 years later, it…more »
What is it about naming cocktails that brings out the punster in their creators? At least the name of this…more »
Depending on whom you ask, the Harvey Wallbanger was invented either in sunny Southern California in the '50s or in…more »
Thanks to those pre-mixed drinks pumped out of machines at Mexican restaurant chains, the frozen margarita has gained a reputation…more »
Thanks to the whims of drinkers and the innovations of bartenders everywhere, drinks are constantly evolving. A perfect example is…more »
The Kamikaze is the ultimate collegiate drink -- at least it used to be, back when college students were considered…more »
If ever a cocktail was destined for the spring break circuit, Sex on the Beach is it. This racy concoction…more »