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 ...

Brandy has a long history in the U.S., but its popularity took a big hit in the 20th century, partially due to Prohibition. It appears to be making a resurgence. One apple farmer has taken up ...

Distillery visits are fun, but at this point, craft distilleries are common enough that you can find them almost everywhere. Know what you can’t find everywhere? A craft brandy distillery that makes ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Shelf-stable is all the rage these days, and ...

Eau de vie. When spoken aloud, the phrase has a delicious poetry, one that’s underlined by its English translation: water of life. For the uninitiated, that water usually refers to clear, unaged fruit ...

When you think about making holiday cocktails the usual suspects (whiskey, gin, vodka) come to mind but this year, why not spice things up with a brandy cocktail? Rita Hansen, master distiller and ...