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How to Thicken a Sauce With Cornstarch

The Measure / Technique

How to Thicken a Sauce With Cornstarch

Mix cornstarch with cold liquid first, whisk the slurry into simmering sauce, and stop cooking once the texture turns glossy and smooth.

Mojito Cocktail Recipe

The Glass / Cocktail Recipes

Mojito Cocktail Recipe

A clean, balanced Mojito built with white rum, fresh lime, mint, sugar, crushed ice, and soda—without shredding the herbs into the drink.

Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

The Glass / Cocktail Recipes

Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

A direct, spirit-forward Old Fashioned with whiskey, bitters, a measured amount of sugar, proper dilution, and an orange peel.