Tiki Mystiquey
In the 1950s the Polynesian Pop craze consumed the US cocktail scene like wildfire. And although he can't claim sole credit for the fad, one man became synonymous with all things Tiki: Trader Vic. Learn how to make his classic mai tai — and how to transform your next party into a Polynesian paradise.

Every good calorie counter knows that alcohol — whether it’s liquor, wine or beer — is the best way to blow your diet. But we're here to show you how you can bend the rules without busting your buttons. Find out which cocktails top the list of diet faux pas, then head south for a punch recipe that’s truly a Southern comfort.

We've said it before and we'll say it again: when it comes to making a great cocktail, nothing beats fresh ingredients. We’ll show you how to make a lemon drop and a mojito using nothing but the best; then learn the sweet secret to how rum goes from molasses to the glasses.

There are tons of tips out there on how to be the host with the most; now we’re gonna show you how to be a gracious guest. These are the basic rules of etiquette will help you make sure you’re on every guest list in town. And here’s the 411 on fashion: Tim Gunn gives us to the goods on what to wear when the invitation says "Cocktail Attire."