Invented in 1850s New Orleans by Joseph Santini, the Brandy Crusta pairs cognac, orange curaçao, maraschino, lemon, and bitters in one of cocktail history’s most influential drinks.

These rich molasses lace cookies are formed into cups and filled with a cream spiked with brandy and chocolate. The cookies also can be molded into tubes by wrapping them around cannoli molds. 1. Heat ...

Editor’s note: High altitudes makes cookies spread in the pan, cakes fall and few baked goods turn out as they do at sea level. This twice-monthly column presents recipes and tips that make baking in ...

I didn’t have my first old-fashioned cocktail until we moved to Wisconsin, where this drink is prevalent on nearly every supper club and bar menu. While a classic old-fashioned is a spirit-forward ...

The Jack Rose is one of those amazingly popular cocktails that… just sort of got lost over time. Before we get into the history of it, know this: The Jack Rose is a Hawaiian Punch for grown-ups. It’s ...

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. (If desired, line pan with foil and grease foil to make for easier removal of cake.) Sprinkle brandy over apples; set aside. 2. In a bowl ...

This brandy milk punch has half the carbs and calories and 80 percent less sugar than the traditional version. Compare this to the full-fat version: Here's Bourbon House's recipe. Brandy Milk Punch ...

This “flip” is such an old drink that it predates the word “cocktail.” It also predates whiskey and rum. The drink goes back to old taverns and sailing ports in the 1400s/1500s and is meant to nourish ...