If you want a cocktail that feels classic, pretty, and easy enough for any night of the week, the Cosmopolitan is a great one to know. It is simple to shake up, easy to customize, and perfect for everything from date night to a small dinner party.

The Best Cosmopolitan Recipe for a Crisp, Stylish Cocktail at Home

Miso in whiskey sounds like one experiment too far — until you taste it. A tiny amount can make an Old Fashioned feel rounder, deeper and almost salted-caramel rich without turning the drink into something obviously savoury.

Miso Old Fashioned: Why a Tiny Spoonful of Miso Works With Whiskey

Pandan is turning up in modern cocktails for a reason. Add it to a classic Daiquiri and white rum, fresh lime and pandan syrup become a bright three-ingredient drink with soft vanilla-like, nutty and tropical aromas.

Pandan Daiquiri Recipe: The Tropical Flavor Showing Up on Cocktail Menus

A French Martini looks elegant, fruity and a little fancy, but the recipe could hardly be simpler. Remember one easy 3:1:3 ratio for vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice, then shake it properly cold for that soft, frothy top.

French Martini Recipe: Vodka, Pineapple and Raspberry in One Easy Ratio

Honey syrup makes honey easy to mix into cold drinks, but 1:1 and 2:1 do not behave the same. Here’s which ratio to use, how to make a small batch and how to store it without wasting half a jar.

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The Best Cosmopolitan Recipe for a Crisp, Stylish Cocktail at Home

Miso Old Fashioned: Why a Tiny Spoonful of Miso Works With Whiskey

Pandan Daiquiri Recipe: The Tropical Flavor Showing Up on Cocktail Menus

French Martini Recipe: Vodka, Pineapple and Raspberry in One Easy Ratio

Honey Syrup for Cocktails: Best Ratio, How to Make It + How Long It Keeps