Manhattans in a coupe glass with decanter - Annabelle Breakey/Getty Images Making cocktails is almost as much fun as drinking them. Whether you're following a classic recipe or trying your hand at ...

I’ve had the monkey in my car for a few years now. It’s a small monkey, quiet, well-behaved as monkeys go. Most people who’ve sat in my passenger seat — back when we still rode in cars with people ...

When you think of cocktail garnishes, your mind may immediately go to kitschy paper umbrellas and plastic spears. But fun as ...

How to: Fill a chilled highball glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Garnish with lime wedge. How to: Combine Monkey Spiced Rum and apple cider in either a crock pot or regular pot. Add in 4-5 ...

When it comes to Martinis, are you on Team Twist? Or Team Olive? Does your heart sink if a Manhattan arrives with a lemon or orange twist rather than a cherry because you forgot to specify? Garnishes ...

Consider the martini’s olives, the Gibson’s onion, the Manhattan’s cherry or the julep’s particularly lavish mint bouquet. Each of these cocktails, and many others, would not be complete without their ...