How Martha Stewart Guarantees A Great Cocktail Every Time

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How Martha Stewart Guarantees A Great Cocktail Every Time By Erica Martinez Dec. 9, 2025 8:00 pm EST

Martha Stewart doesn't cut corners, which has certainly helped her form a multimillion-dollar empire. She's known for her homemade, hands-on approach to cooking, baking, entertaining, and even cocktail-ing. She knows how to jazz up spooky Halloween cocktails with black sugar rims, and if she's in charge of creating the drinks, you'll find only fresh juices — no premade mixes. When chef and television host, Geoffrey Zakarian, asked Stewart about making good cocktails, she offered, "The juice must be fresh. No mixers, and no Skinny Girl," (via Food52 ).

Stewart's margaritas don't contain margarita mix, but feature fresh lime juice and orange liqu