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How To: Make traditional Sangria

When it comes to powerful punches, sangria—which takes its name from the Spanish word for "blood"—packs a truly wicked wallop. But don't take our word for it; mix up a batch and let the fiesta begin.

How To: Make a Bellini

Invented in 1948 at Harry's Bar in Venice, the Bellini's name honors the sheer pink shades in the work of Italian painter Giovanni Bellini. It's also a great drink to celebrate slightly lesser art forms—like, say, brunch.

How To: Make electric lemonade

With its psychedelic name and shocking color, an Electric Lemonade might be a mind-blowing potion dreamed up by some mad hippie scientist—but who cares? It's a great drink to light up your summer night.

How To: Make a perfect Mai Tai

California bar-owner Trader Vic handed this concoction to a Tahitian friend in 1944 who took one sip and proclaimed, "Mai tai, roa ae," or, in English, "Out of this world, the best!"

How To: Make a Kir Royale

A variant of a Kir, named for the French mayor who sweetened his white wine with a black currant liqueur, the Royale replaces wine with Champagne for a simple but elegant pleasure.

How To: Make a Brandy Alexander

This delicious mix of brandy and cream makes a rich and textured drink. Traditionally drunk at Christmas, it makes a great drink all year round. Devour our Brandy Alexander recipe. Make a Brandy Alexander.

How To: Make a simple Cuba Libre

Another simple drink to make at home - the Cuba libre - just get some rum, Coke and lime. You may want to skip ordering this at the bar since they'll charge you more than a rum and coke (ask for lime)!

How To: Make a sour apple martini

This video shows you how to make a sour apple martini - a drink that has shown an explosion in popularity in the last few years. Make this vodka and apple liqueur martini and everyone will be happy.

How To: Make the best mixed drinks and body shots

Adam Nieman shows you how to make over fifty mixed drinks, frozen drinks, and shots. You will learn to make a Mai Tai, Irish Coffee, Liquid Coca, Red Eye, Frozen Margarita, Urinal Cake, Heavenly Sex, G String, and many more. Adam also shares recipes for shots: Granny Panties, Hand Job, Golden Nipple, and more. There are two special clips that teach you how to drink body shots from the bellybutton (navel) or the mouth.

How To: Brew cream ale

In this how to video series, learn how to brew your own cream ale from home brewing expert Mark Emiley. Mark will give you expert home brewing advice such as what ingredients you need to brew Cream Ale, and what equipment you will need for home brewing.