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Food52
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Our Favorite Way to Drink NA Spirits? With Alcohol.

Nonalcoholic spirits enhance both mocktails and cocktails, appealing to a growing market of non-drinkers while providing unique taste experiences. [ more ]
PUNCH
1 week ago
Cocktails

Who Ordered the Bonsai Margarita?

Cocktails evolve through creative riffs, blending tradition with humor and innovation. [ more ]
PUNCH
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Dave Arnold Has Reentered the Chat

Dave Arnold revolutionized cocktail-making with scientific techniques, influencing a generation of mixologists to adopt more innovative and experimental methods. [ more ]
PUNCH
2 months ago
Cocktails

In Search of the Ultimate Gimlet

The modern Gimlet leans towards fresh lime juice and homemade cordials over the classic Rose's Lime Juice Cordial. [ more ]
Food52
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Our Favorite Way to Drink NA Spirits? With Alcohol.

Nonalcoholic spirits enhance both mocktails and cocktails, appealing to a growing market of non-drinkers while providing unique taste experiences. [ more ]
PUNCH
1 week ago
Cocktails

Who Ordered the Bonsai Margarita?

Cocktails evolve through creative riffs, blending tradition with humor and innovation. [ more ]
PUNCH
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Dave Arnold Has Reentered the Chat

Dave Arnold revolutionized cocktail-making with scientific techniques, influencing a generation of mixologists to adopt more innovative and experimental methods. [ more ]
PUNCH
2 months ago
Cocktails

In Search of the Ultimate Gimlet

The modern Gimlet leans towards fresh lime juice and homemade cordials over the classic Rose's Lime Juice Cordial. [ more ]
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Miami Herald
4 days ago
Miami

Can Broken Shaker team make South Beach fun for locals again with a new bistro and bar?

Bar Lab Hospitality introduces a new dining experience with the Margot Bar & Bistro, marking a fresh chapter after selling Broken Shaker. [ more ]
Eater Boston
1 week ago
Boston food

Spy Bar Sneaks into Back Bay on October 2

Spy Bar introduces a unique music listening lounge experience combining elevated cocktails, curated music, and diverse small plates. [ more ]
#social-media
Bon Appetit
1 week ago
Media industry

Why Malort Is the Patron Spirit of Chicago

Malört's complex history and evolution were largely misunderstood and required deep exploration to uncover. [ more ]
Tasting Table
1 month ago
SF parents

The Unique Tokyo Bar That Turns Every Cocktail Into A Performance - Tasting Table

Yuzo Komai exemplifies the Japanese concept of 'kikubari' through his theatrical and meticulous cocktail-making, turning each drink into a captivating performance. [ more ]
Bon Appetit
1 week ago
Media industry

Why Malort Is the Patron Spirit of Chicago

Malört's complex history and evolution were largely misunderstood and required deep exploration to uncover. [ more ]
Tasting Table
1 month ago
SF parents

The Unique Tokyo Bar That Turns Every Cocktail Into A Performance - Tasting Table

Yuzo Komai exemplifies the Japanese concept of 'kikubari' through his theatrical and meticulous cocktail-making, turning each drink into a captivating performance. [ more ]
moresocial-media
Design Milk
2 weeks ago
Design

Downsized Martini Glasses Make A Big Impression

Chopin and Fferrone's collaboration offers a stylish mini martini glass set, emphasizing quality for holiday hosting. [ more ]
#bees-knees-week
San Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago
Cocktails

Barr Hill Gin Launches 8th Annual 'Bee's Knees Week' to Protect Pollinators, September 20-29, 2024 - San Francisco Bay Times

Barr Hill Gin's Bee's Knees Week merges cocktail culture with conservation to protect pollinators, aiming for 1 million square feet of new habitat. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
Cocktails

Barr Hill Gin Launches 7th Annual 'Bee's Knees Week' to Protect Pollinators, September 20-29, 2024 - San Francisco Bay Times

Bee's Knees Week combines cocktails and conservation to protect pollinator habitats while aiming to plant 1 million square feet of new habitat by 2024. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago
Cocktails

Barr Hill Gin Launches 8th Annual 'Bee's Knees Week' to Protect Pollinators, September 20-29, 2024 - San Francisco Bay Times

Barr Hill Gin's Bee's Knees Week merges cocktail culture with conservation to protect pollinators, aiming for 1 million square feet of new habitat. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago
Cocktails

Barr Hill Gin Launches 7th Annual 'Bee's Knees Week' to Protect Pollinators, September 20-29, 2024 - San Francisco Bay Times

Bee's Knees Week combines cocktails and conservation to protect pollinator habitats while aiming to plant 1 million square feet of new habitat by 2024. [ more ]
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#bartending
PUNCH
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Rescuing the Flaming Dr Pepper

The Arch Deluxe taught about the distinction between 'adult' and 'child' flavors, influencing modern cocktail culture. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Cocktails

7 of the best and 7 of the worst cocktails to order, according to bartenders and beverage directors

Order classic cocktails like an old-fashioned or Negroni for consistent quality and taste; avoid overly sugary drinks like house margaritas. [ more ]
PUNCH
1 month ago
Cocktails

Ten Recipes From the Best New Bartenders of 2024

Cocktails are seen as a medium for connection and storytelling rather than mere beverages. [ more ]
PUNCH
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Rescuing the Flaming Dr Pepper

The Arch Deluxe taught about the distinction between 'adult' and 'child' flavors, influencing modern cocktail culture. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Cocktails

7 of the best and 7 of the worst cocktails to order, according to bartenders and beverage directors

Order classic cocktails like an old-fashioned or Negroni for consistent quality and taste; avoid overly sugary drinks like house margaritas. [ more ]
PUNCH
1 month ago
Cocktails

Ten Recipes From the Best New Bartenders of 2024

Cocktails are seen as a medium for connection and storytelling rather than mere beverages. [ more ]
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Business Insider
3 weeks ago
NYC food

We tried $40 martinis in LA, NY, and SF. They're the epitome of loud luxury, but not all lived up to the price tag.

Upscale martinis reflect a trend of loud luxury in major US cities, emphasizing opulence and extravagant presentation. [ more ]
Eater SF
3 weeks ago
SF food

The Next Generation of This Oakland Ethiopian Restaurant Is Opening a Cocktail Bar

The Yohannes brothers are transforming a community bar into a cocktail destination for the entire neighborhood of Temescal. [ more ]
#new-york-city
VinePair
1 month ago
SF parents

Welcome to the Chaotic Cocktail Bar Era

Cocktail bars are shifting towards a casual and fun environment, prioritizing guest experience over traditional cocktail formality. [ more ]
2foodtrippers
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Discover New York City's Cocktail Gem

The Brooklyn cocktail, a pre-prohibition drink, is overshadowed by the Manhattan despite its rich history and unique flavor profile. [ more ]
PUNCH
6 months ago
Cocktails

Where to Drink Martinis in New York

The Martini is closely associated with the city of Manhattan due to its iconic qualities and its adaptability to various bar cultures.
Martini's appearance in New York-based literature, TV shows, and films reflects its status as a default local accessory. [ more ]
Tasting Table
3 months ago
Cocktails

The 16 Best Martini Bars In NYC - Tasting Table

A martini exudes elegance with its glass and garnish. The martini, whether classic or with a twist, is a timeless and proper cocktail. [ more ]
VinePair
1 month ago
SF parents

Welcome to the Chaotic Cocktail Bar Era

Cocktail bars are shifting towards a casual and fun environment, prioritizing guest experience over traditional cocktail formality. [ more ]
2foodtrippers
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Discover New York City's Cocktail Gem

The Brooklyn cocktail, a pre-prohibition drink, is overshadowed by the Manhattan despite its rich history and unique flavor profile. [ more ]
PUNCH
6 months ago
Cocktails

Where to Drink Martinis in New York

The Martini is closely associated with the city of Manhattan due to its iconic qualities and its adaptability to various bar cultures.
Martini's appearance in New York-based literature, TV shows, and films reflects its status as a default local accessory. [ more ]
Tasting Table
3 months ago
Cocktails

The 16 Best Martini Bars In NYC - Tasting Table

A martini exudes elegance with its glass and garnish. The martini, whether classic or with a twist, is a timeless and proper cocktail. [ more ]
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#amaro
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Salute! Three of the best bars to enjoy Italian cocktails in the UK

The British cocktail scene is evolving towards more sophisticated, bitter flavors, moving away from the overly sweet drinks of the past. [ more ]
Eater LA
4 months ago
SF drinking

The Next Big Move for the Acclaimed Cocktail Pioneers Behind Anaheim's Strong Water

The couple behind Strong Water is opening a new cocktail bar called Double Luck, focusing on amaro and Italian aperitivos.
Their goal is to create a comfortable space for patrons to hang out, offering a thematically agnostic environment with a focus on cocktail history and culture. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
SF parents

Salute! Three of the best bars to enjoy Italian cocktails in the UK

The British cocktail scene is evolving towards more sophisticated, bitter flavors, moving away from the overly sweet drinks of the past. [ more ]
Eater LA
4 months ago
SF drinking

The Next Big Move for the Acclaimed Cocktail Pioneers Behind Anaheim's Strong Water

The couple behind Strong Water is opening a new cocktail bar called Double Luck, focusing on amaro and Italian aperitivos.
Their goal is to create a comfortable space for patrons to hang out, offering a thematically agnostic environment with a focus on cocktail history and culture. [ more ]
moreamaro
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
SF parents

How to tap into barcore' the new style trend causing a stir

The UK's bar scene is thriving post-Covid, highlighting a shift towards experience-driven venues over cost-conscious options. [ more ]
Tasting Table
1 month ago
Women

What You Need To Know About Flavored Bourbon - Tasting Table

Legally, flavored bourbon does not exist as bourbon cannot contain additional flavoring or coloring ingredients. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
1 month ago
Women

From Medicinal Remedy to Flavorful Cocktail Ingredient: The History of Aromatized Wine

Aromatized wines provide historical and flavorful experiences, transitioning from medicinal uses to popular cocktail mixers. [ more ]
#gin-and-tonic
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
OMG science

It's the Perfect Drink-for Summer and Always. Most of Us Are Doing It Wrong.

The author's quest for tonic water reflects a deeper passion for quality in cocktails, particularly gin and tonic. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
6 months ago
Cocktails

The Best Gin for Gin and Tonic

The gin and tonic originated in India during British Imperialism to encourage the consumption of quinine.
Tonic water sales in the U.S. are on the rise, with innovative flavors enhancing the classic G&T experience. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
OMG science

It's the Perfect Drink-for Summer and Always. Most of Us Are Doing It Wrong.

The author's quest for tonic water reflects a deeper passion for quality in cocktails, particularly gin and tonic. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
6 months ago
Cocktails

The Best Gin for Gin and Tonic

The gin and tonic originated in India during British Imperialism to encourage the consumption of quinine.
Tonic water sales in the U.S. are on the rise, with innovative flavors enhancing the classic G&T experience. [ more ]
moregin-and-tonic
VinePair
1 month ago
NYC food

In NYC, a New Breed of Steakhouse Ups the Cocktail Ante

Bourbon Steak redefines the steakhouse concept with innovative cocktails and culinary upgrades, appealing to contemporary dining sensibilities. [ more ]
InsideHook
1 month ago
Cocktails

Are Distilleries the Next Great Cocktail Bars?

Distilleries are now opening craft-focused bars, blurring the lines between making spirits and making cocktails. [ more ]
Tasting Table
2 months ago
London

The 14 Best Cocktail Bars In London - Tasting Table

London boasts a diverse culinary scene and an impressive cocktail culture, with unique and innovative offerings in various establishments. [ more ]
InsideHook
2 months ago
LA food

The Best Dive Bars in LA

Sometimes a cheap beer and a bowl of mixed nuts at a dive bar trumps high-end cocktails and mixology for a relaxing experience. [ more ]
Funcheap
2 months ago
Cocktails

"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

Rye Bar offers free hot dogs with every Hornitos cocktail purchase on Wiener Wednesday nights, appealing to a mix of whiskey and tequila enthusiasts. [ more ]
Eater NY
7 years ago
NYC food

The Hottest New Bars in New York City

Mexican cocktails gaining popularity in NYC
Reopening of iconic Angel's Share bar [ more ]
Time Out New York
7 months ago
NYC drinking

This iconic Parisian cocktail club is reopening in NYC

Experimental Cocktail Club New York opening in Flatiron neighborhood
Menu crafted by head bartender Nico de Soto [ more ]
PUNCH
7 months ago
Cocktails

A New Type of 'Tini Is Hiding in Plain Sight

The Martini once had various flavors beyond gin and vermouth.
The 'tini era was marked by the promotion of flavored spirits in cocktails. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
7 months ago
Cocktails

How Black America Helped Define Cocktail Culture

Black Americans made significant contributions to cocktail culture, but their history has been largely ignored.
Understanding a drink's history enhances enjoyment and appreciation of it. [ more ]
PUNCH
8 months ago
NYC drinking

The New Vocabulary of Cocktails

Cocktail culture has a unique lexicon that has evolved over time.
Current bar lingo reflects the crossover between restaurants and bars, as well as the adoption of scientific techniques. [ more ]
#cocktail culture
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Books

For Her Next Round, Toni Tipton-Martin Orders Up a Book of Cocktails

Atholene Peyton, an African American home economics teacher, predated Tom Bullock as a published cocktail manual author by a decade.
Toni Tipton-Martin's new book, Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice, explores the contributions of African Americans to American cocktail culture.
Tipton-Martin's extensive collection of old cookbooks by Black authors served as a foundation for her research on African American contributions to cocktail culture. [ more ]
Independent.ie
10 months ago
NYC drinking

Irish-based mixologist gives verdict after Irish woman pays 1,890 for cocktail in London bar

Expensive cocktails are often a marketing tool and cannot be replicated in a normal bar.
The most expensive cocktails in Ireland are around €200 in five-star hotels near St. Stephen's Green.
The cocktail culture in Ireland is changing and prices are rising. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Books

For Her Next Round, Toni Tipton-Martin Orders Up a Book of Cocktails

Atholene Peyton, an African American home economics teacher, predated Tom Bullock as a published cocktail manual author by a decade.
Toni Tipton-Martin's new book, Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs and Juice, explores the contributions of African Americans to American cocktail culture.
Tipton-Martin's extensive collection of old cookbooks by Black authors served as a foundation for her research on African American contributions to cocktail culture. [ more ]
Independent.ie
10 months ago
NYC drinking

Irish-based mixologist gives verdict after Irish woman pays 1,890 for cocktail in London bar

Expensive cocktails are often a marketing tool and cannot be replicated in a normal bar.
The most expensive cocktails in Ireland are around €200 in five-star hotels near St. Stephen's Green.
The cocktail culture in Ireland is changing and prices are rising. [ more ]
morecocktail culture
Time Out London
4 months ago
London

12 London bars feature in a new Michelin-style guide

London boasts an impressive representation in the Pinnacle Guide's ranking of global bars. [ more ]
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