Perfect for a backyard barbecue, cocktail party or an aperitif before dinner, this cider-and-blackberry drink will have you and your guests feeling refreshed.

You don’t have to be a bottle-twirling Tom Cruise in Cocktail to impress guests with delicious drinks. Set up a bar at home and you’ll be fancying yourself a mixologist–like our expert, the Cocktail Deeva, Dee Brun–in no time.

You’re all grown up now. And it’s so lovely and refined to pop open a bottle of wine that costs more than $10, recline on a pristine couch and watch HBO with your significant other. But admit it—sometimes you secretly yearn for the university parties of yore.

Patio season is upon us, which means you’ve probably started voraciously pinning thirst-quenching cocktail recipes to serve to weekend guests, or to sip with your sweetie after a long day at the office. This vodka-and-rum based cider is a perfect refreshment for any summer occasion.

Picture this: sandy beaches, the bluest sky and ocean waves gently caressing the shore. Alas, the only surfing you’re doing this summer involves a computer and an ergonomically incorrect office chair.

Snuggling by the fire, sipping hot cocoa and wearing wool socks are all perfectly fine ways to stay warm in the winter. But indulging in a seasonal cocktail sounds like a way more fun way to stay toasty, don’t you think?!

Candy canes are iconic symbols of the festive season. While the peppermint sticks were a favorite childhood treat, this martini version is much better suited for our grown-up palette.