I love a cocktail. Particularly a simple, elegant cocktail. And if you’re going to make a good cocktail, it’s important to keep a few staples around that will make you a fantastic drink every time.

The sweet, sour, and citrusy Sidecar is a testament to beauty in simplicity with just three core ingredients. Cointreau adds the brightest citrus flavor. Cocktail savant Toby Cecchini is credited with ...

This orange liqueur adds sweetness to some of our favorite cocktails. Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Lucy Simon Any Margarita maven has a bottle or two of Cointreau stashed away in a cabinet ...