We infused vodka with fresh lemongrass and ginger, for a lush, zesty and exotic taste. Hint: the longer the ingredients steep, the better.

They say if you die in a dream, you die in real life.

True? Meh.

But if you die of pleasure while drinking a morir soñando—the Dominican drink whose name translates as "to die dreaming"—don't say we didn't warn you.

The frothy, sweet orange concoction was first brought to o...