That rich coffee liqueur that's used in espresso martinis and white Russians is super easy to make at home. It only needs a handful of ingredients.

While a bit of booze in your bakes is often a good thing, boosting depth of flavor, there's one liquor in particular that you should keep away from cakes.

Cognac is incredibly special. “For a liqueur to be called a cognac, it has to use white grapes harvested in the vineyards of the Cognac region of France,” says Patrick. “There are more than 90,000 ...