Making simple syrup is ridiculously easy — boil sugar and water — but most cocktail formulas call for only a spoonful. Do I really want to wash a pot just to have a splash of plain liquefied sugar? I ...

Every year, as the hot months of summer tiptoe ever closer, we all begin to shed the comforting, hearty, heavy flavors of winter and dip into things that are lighter, brighter, and more refreshing.

This slushy Frosé blends dry rosé with white cranberry-strawberry juice, dry vermouth, lemon juice, and simple syrup. The ...