Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date.

Instructions: In a pitcher that holds at least 5 cups, combine gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and water and stir well. Using a funnel, decant into a 1-liter liquor bottle or two 750-milliliter ...

Don't be confused by its deep blue color. The Aviation cocktail is a serious cocktail for serious drinkers. Learn how to craft the classic gin cocktail at home in just five minutes. Based on its ...

Famous for its lilac hue, this classic deserves an elegant gin. Cocktail enthusiasts have been sipping Aviations for over a century. The drink’s origins are said to date to 1916 when bartender Hugo ...