Jacques Torres reveals that adding powdered milk and cornstarch to a saucepan of boiling milk invites a thick, smooth texture to your hot chocolate recipes.
In the winter, few things are better for warming you up than a spiked coffee. Try adding a dash of Campari to your next iced coffee for a spiced twist.
Whiskey sours don't require much experimentation to be delicious. However, if you want to change up a classic, try adding a scoop of your favorite marmalade.
While there's nothing wrong with a classically made hot chocolate recipe, Carla Hall turns up the heat by adding extra spices to her homemade whipped cream.
You probably never thought of mixing hot gravy into a cocktail, but a mix of bourbon and exactly that ingredient surprisingly makes for a tasty beverage.
Have you ever tried infusing water yourself and keeping it fresh? Not so easy. Luckily, there's a good alternative: Creating infused water with bottled juice.
Even the most delicious cocktails can stand for an upgrade. This slightly sweet, slightly bitter addition will make any tequila and orange juice cocktail sing.
Upgrade your cocktails by making homemade grenadine from cranberry juice. Cranberries can add a delightful tartness to your favorite cocktails or mocktails.
George Washington liked to drink a brandy-based beverage called Cherry Bounce. In fact, he liked it so much he would carry cherry bounce in canteen-like water.
When substituted into this cocktail, it won't simply play a supporting role and allow other ingredients like lemon juice to take the spotlight, as vodka does.
Silky mouthfeel and dry biscuit flavor notes never go out of style, but that doesn't mean the Black Velvet cocktail couldn't benefit from an upgrade of Kahlua.
If you want a smooth, creamy cocktail, try fat-washing your alcohol. It's a tricky process, but if you remember this one crucial step, it should go smoothly.
Hard apple cider is a staple of the holiday season. If you're starting with plain cider and looking to spike it yourself, consider using salted caramel whiskey.
While you probably haven't heard of falernum, your tropical cocktails will benefit from a dash of this sweet and tangy liqueur. Plus, it's easy to make at home!
The Cuba Libre is a simple cocktail containing only cola, rum and lime, so it's important to use high quality ingredients, starting with cane sugar cola.
Hostess and cooking extraordinaire Martha Stewart has a favorite cocktail - but, naturally, she uses top-shelf vodka and the finest citrus to elevate it.
Sometimes a whiskey sour can be, well, too sour. Add freshly squeezed orange juice for a lighter, sweeter approach, and pick from a few orangey garnishes.
If you're getting bored with espresso martinis, spirit expert Jaime Salas recommends adding more depth to the drink by swapping reposado tequila for the vodka!