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Is it just me, or are most of the tips about how to have a better steak dinner kind of … expensive? Buy a better cut of meat, pair it with a nicer red wine, cook it in Irish butter — I’ve heard them all. And I’ve tried them all, swiping my credit card for increasingly expensive filets, bottles, and every other ingredient under the sun for a chance at the #bestmealever.

The good news is that there is one way to elevate your entire steak dinner that doesn’t cost a dime.

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I’m not ashamed to say it: I’d like everyone who comes to my apartment to think that I’m a domestic goddess. I’d like the table to be Pinterest-worthy, but also totally original. I want the pie crust to be so flaky, you can’t possibly believe I made it from scratch. And I want the cocktails to be unique and plentiful. I don’t mind fussing — bring on the fuss, even if it means spending all day in the kitchen.

That said, there’s one thing I definitely won’t be caught sweating over: making my own bitters. Sure, I know they’re a staple of a bar that’s making any sort of cocktail worth its weight in Instagram likes, but unless you actually own a bar that takes customers (do you? Can I come by?), I feel strongly that there’s nothing you can make for a cocktail at home that you wouldn’t be able to buy in a form that’s just as great, if not better — especially bitters. Here’s why.

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The most expensive cocktail I’ve ever had was at Duke’s Hotel in London. If I’m recalling correctly, it cost me £17. Now, a $17 cocktail is one thing — expensive, yes, but not unheard of, at least in New York — but a £17 cocktail is something else altogether. That single cocktail, a very stiff, very dry martini, set me back $27. And it was totally worth it.

Let’s take a look at the math. (Don’t worry it’s not complicated.)

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Open Cooking Lesson

A whiskey sour is yours for the making year-round. It’s refreshing enough to keep up with a spritz during the warm summer months, and so appropriate during the colder seasons of the year. Even if you’re not a whiskey fan (which breaks my heart), you might still find yourself swooning over a well-crafted whiskey sour. It’s that good! The secret is using fresh ingredients.

It’s such an easy cocktail to make at home, and perfect for entertaining guests. There’s nothing better than hearing that ooh! from your guest when you hand them a coupe glass filled with whiskey sour goodness.

To get started, you’ll need some bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and one small egg (optional, but more on this in a bit).

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How To Grill Perfect Steak

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Was the bone-in version of the steak you love to cook on sale this week? If you couldn’t resist the deal (bone-in steaks often cost a bit less) and you’re ready to cook it, here are the most important things you need to know about mastering this cut of meat.

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