Cocktails in Chicago

According to booze legend, the first espresso martini was poured in London in 1983

Learn how to make one of the most simple, elemental creations in the tome of classic cocktails

We turned to Yael Vengroff, head bartender at the Spare Room in Los Angeles, for her take on a 50/50 martini that you can whip up at home

This South American cocktail has made its way to the US. It's made with the South American liquor pisco—a brandy made by distilling grape...

Skip brunch and recreate the hangover-curing vodka sipper in your own home

Irish whiskey, coffee, a little cream and sugar—there's not much to an Irish coffee, but when you're holed up in a bar on a chilly evening, it can seem...

Too often the daiquiri gets a bad rep for being overly sweet—but a great daiquiri is perfectly balanced, a bright mix of rum, citrus and cane syrup

With just three main ingredients, the classic Manhattan is a deceptively simple cocktail

Retooled classic cocktails and a stylish, relaxed atmosphere make this late-night newcomer a welcome addition to Albany Park.

This very Midwestern wine bar pleases both casual and contemplative drinkers, thanks to its knowledgeable staff and a low-key vibe.

This basement bar in the West Loop is easily one of the best new bars of the year.

Uptown’s famous late-night honky tonk tavern is back from the dead and good as ever.

From The Aviary to this Logan Square institution

"Man, I need to make fat cash."

The man behind Mermaid Water

He mixes the vintage drinks at this speakeasy in the Chicago Athletic Association

From new cocktail bars to neighborhood standbys, here’s where to go (and what to drink) on your next bar crawl

We're most interested in the bevy of new eating and drinking options, including some spots from Land and Sea Dept

If you want to get to know the neighborhoods along the 606, there’s no better way than with a bar crawl

Whether you want a glass of wine over dinner or craft beer and barbecue, here are a few well-behaved Wrigleyville bars to check out

We stopped by to see what was going on—and found some really fun drinks and throwback snacks provided by Thank You you should try this week

Milk Room is the smallest (and most expensive) bar at the Chicago Athletic Association, with an inventory of rare and vintage spirits

These bars recently added new cocktails to their menus that might just pique your palate

These craft cocktails, served at some of the best bars and restaurants in the city are $7 or less.