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. If ...

The Spanish Coffee is a peculiar drink, in that the farther you get from Spain—geographically, culturally and from anything you might actually be served in that country—the more interesting and ...

A showstopping Spanish Coffee recipe inspired by Portland’s Huber’s Café, combining ignited rum, citrus liqueur, Kahlúa, hot coffee, and lightly sweetened whipped cream.

Triple sec, the clear and citrus-forward liqueur that finds its way into cocktails from classic margaritas to rosy-hued cosmopolitans, owes much of its flavor to the oranges used to create it. While ...

Any margarita worth its salt always includes a shot of triple sec, especially if you're striving for perfection. It also contains a delightful combination of tequila, fresh citrus, and maybe even a ...