Cocktails

This Barcelona Cocktail Den Is Officially the World’s Best Bar of 2023

Sips takes home top honors at The World's 50 Best Bars awards

The State of the Old Fashioned in 2023

Is the classic cocktail timeless, passé or becoming something better?

How Miami Bartenders Are Embracing Fall in 12 Cocktails

What’ll it be: Spiced Pear Negroni or PB&J Old Fashioned?

The Best Drink Options at the 2023 New York City Wine & Food Festival

Why Saturday’s Latin Nights event is a cocktail highlight during the jam-packed weekend

The 8 Best Dive Bars in SF, According to a Top Sommelier

Phillip Acquafresca of the Absinthe Group shares his favorite spots for grabbing a cheap drink

We’re in the Golden Age of Martini Garnishes

These New York bars have used creativity to move beyond the standard olive, onion and twist

Should You Use Cointreau or Triple Sec for the Perfect Margarita?

There’s one obvious answer according to our panel of drinks experts

How Cocktail Programs Have Evolved in American Fine Dining the Last 20 Years

The restaurant Appletini still has its place, but it’s far better now

Unconventional Martinis Are Taking Miami by Storm

The definition of what constitutes a dirty martini is expanding by the minute

Why “Less Ice” Doesn’t Equal More Booze

The amount of alcohol and ice in your drink is there for a reason

6 Negronis You Can Make at Home, No Gin Required

The classic cocktail works just fine with mezcal, rum or even as a non-alcoholic option

A Night at Superbueno Is Pure Joy

NYC’s most beloved bartender opened his new spot this spring, and it’s quickly become one of the best bars in the city

15 Iconic Foods Texas is Known For (And Where to Try Them)

Brisket may be a no-brainer, but have you eaten kolaches and Texas sheet cake?

Miami’s Best New Restaurants Include the Latest From a James Beard-Nominated Pitmaster

Rick Mace wants your family to have a whole smoked chicken and two quarts of sides

US Open Attendees Are Embracing the Honey Deuce

Who doesn't love a good signature cocktail?

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This Was the Top Trending Cocktail on Google in 2023

It's a modern, equal-parts classic with mezcal and yellow Chartreuse

The 25 Best New Spirits of 2023

Our favorite new drinks of the year from around the globe

We’ll All Be Drinking More Limited-Edition Spirits in 2024

A “less but better” approach is taking hold in the drinks world. Other forecasted trends include improved no/low-alcohol options and an interest in “European flavors.”

Experts Say These Are the Best Cocktails to Enjoy Inflight

Our senses are dulled in the air, but science says these drinks will wake them right up

Should We Really Stop Garnishing Our Cocktails?

Those little bits of fruits and herbs are driving a sustainability debate, but they’re also an integral part of many mixed drinks

Mushroom Cocktails Are Everywhere. That’s a Good Thing.

There’s a fungus among us (at least in our drinks)

Gin & Tonics Taste Best at These 6 London Hotels

Go for the sleep, stay for the drinks

Where Miami’s Top Bartenders Go for Super-Late-Night Drinks

Looking for a bar at 4:30 a.m.? Let the experts point you in the right direction.

11 Best Ryes for an Old Fashioned

The whiskey is the original base for the classic cocktail, but not just any bottle will do

This Midnight-Black Margarita Is a Halloween Party Hero

The secret is a simple syrup featuring a unique ingredient

The 7 Best Classic Rye Cocktails

Move aside, bourbon. Rye is the traditional whiskey for these cocktails.

The Origin Story of the Moscow Mule Proves It’s the Most LA Drink Ever

Excess inventory plus ingenuity led to a spectacular (and ongoing) sales opportunity

How to Enjoy Aperitivo Hour Like an Italian

It’s a more interesting social experience than happy hour, with better drinks and food

Scorpios Get the Cocktail They Deserve at This Dallas Bar

The mezcal and scorpion pepper combo is a highlight of Apothecary’s new zodiac menu

The 9 Best Cocktail Smokers

Get an infusion of flavor with these cocktail smoking kits