Usually considered a summer drink, this refreshing lime concoction is a tart surprise when the chill of winter weather settles in.

This refreshing aperitif, a brainchild of David Arnold of the French Culinary Institute, bathes crisp matchsticks of Pink Lady apple with soju (a Korean spirit).

Cynar, the artichoke-derived Italian liqueur, is popular in the Swiss border region of Ticino, where Italian is spoken.

This South American cocktail is made with Pisco, a potent brandy distilled from Muscat grapes. On its own, Pisco has an almost grappa-like intensity. A spoonful of sugar, bitters and tart lemon and lime juices, helps it go down....

This crispy crust won’t flop over on you, so it’s wonderful for cocktail parties.

Imagine peanut brittle that is as delicate as lace, with the familiar buttery crunch.

This traditional Brazilian drink gets an extra dose of tropical flavor from passion-fruit juice.

Combining sweet, sour, salty, and bitter ingredients with a tangy vinaigrette, this salad almost explodes with flavor.

Wonderfully complex, this classic aperitif has a taste reminiscent of a sophisticated iced tea.