Between the Celtic music, the authentic décor, and the accented staff, M.J. O’Connor’s in the Park Plaza Hotel corners the market on Irish pubs in downtown Boston. The bartenders are welcoming, friendly, and according to their manager, “convincing” — a helpful trait when their GM concocts a new drink recipe to test on trusting and loyal customers.

Commonwealth in Cambridge has devoted a lot of thought to the art of the cocktail. From adjusting the prototypical “Rum and Coke” to include Mexican Coke – with real cane sugar....

When Zack Emonds starts to think about creating new cocktails, he goes to three places: the candy store, the grocery store and, of course, the liquor store.

Sam Gabrielli, bar manager and “mixologist-extraordinaire,” at Russell House Tavern in Cambridge, recently concocted some new cocktail creations that could be described as magically delicious.

Finch is celebrating fall with a new cocktail menu. Read on for a recipe for their Pumpkin Old Fashioned.

Walking into Lucky’s Lounge is like stepping back in time. With its dim lighting and Rat Pack vibe, the bar is a favorite stop in Fort Point — but first you’ve got to find the place.