Vodka

This refreshing drink can be made without the vodka to appeal to thirsty tennis players between sets or after a long match.

Smoky chipotle chilies add a new dimension to the sizzle in these Bloody Marys.

This flavor combination results in an aquavit of a beautiful hue.

We found that a small amount of Pernod in the rickeys added an interesting but unimposing accent. If you don't care for the flavor of Pernod, simply substitute an equal amount of additional vodka.Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Try this pumpkin-infused vodka in the Smashing Pumpkin Martini, or use it to invent a holiday cocktail of your own.The bar at Fifty Seven Fifty Seven in New York City, where it was created, uses a liter-sized Stolichnaya bottle to hold the vodka-pumpkin mixture while it steeps.

The beef bouillon makes this robust cocktail a little more bullish than its cousin, the Bloody Mary.

Omit the alcohol for a kid-friendly drink.