In his 1925 poem "I Limoni" ("The Lemons"), Eugenio Montale calls the scent of lemons "a restless sweetness raining on the heart" and "riches," and the fruit itself "sunlight's golden trumpets" that ...

We are moving into holiday season. That means that you may be going to parties, and you may need a small gift. There also may be extra invitations to the homes of friends for dinner or brunch.

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 liquified sugar? I ...

Make lemon syrup: In a bowl, combine lemon juice and zest, confectioner’s sugar and 1 cup water. Transfer lemon mixture to a casserole or heavy pot and cook over low heat until reduced and thickened, ...

Old fashioneds are usually dark drinks made with brown liquors, but the basic format—booze, sugar, bitters, ice—can be applied to any high-quality spirit, even pale ones. Really good gin does not need ...

As winter viruses hit, the air fills with coughs. We dive into the science to determine if expensive OTC syrups are worth the ...