Some are sweeter than others, but that sweetness is part of what balances the flavors of our favorite drinks. Often a recipe will call for half to one ounce of simple syrup, and if you're not sure ...

These are the most iconic cocktail recipes everyone should know how to make. Once you master these simple classics, you can start with fun cocktail experiments.

There. You’ve got the basics for cocktails that range from an on-the-rocks Margarita (don’t scream that it doesn’t call for simple syrup; we’re making our own rules here, and it’s better ...

Composed of gin, ginger beer, simple syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice, and fresh mint, this refreshing highball gained fame as Saunders's influential cocktail bar, Pegu Club in New York City.

For a more traditional cocktail, try a Vin d'Orange, which is made with orange-infused white wine and shaken with simple syrup and ice. One of our favorite wine cocktails is simply mixing sweet ...

Although it's only a three-ingredient drink — usually made with bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters — it's surprisingly complex. She said the cocktail can also be customized by switching up the ...

For whisky lovers who want a light and fizzy option, the Dewar’s Golden Fizz is a sophisticated yet easygoing summer drink. The smooth, honeyed notes of DEWAR'S meet the crisp brightness of citrus and ...