The first sip of a great cocktail can be an almost magical feeling, whether it be a spicy tajin-rimmed mezcal mule, a Negroni sbagliato with prosecco in it or even a bubbly, refreshing sparkling wine.

Over the years (she says in her ripe, old mid-20s), I’ve become more and more of an alcohol snob. Not that I can afford top-shelf spirits on a regular night out, but I’ve become disenchanted with ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever hosted a party and found yourself stuck mixing drinks instead of enjoying time with your ...