An Endless Quest for the Coldest Martini
At the newly opened Hawksmoor in New York, an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner and an insulated thermos produce an “aged” Martini that can be served in 30 seconds, at minus-12 degrees…
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The World’s Winningest Cocktails
Twenty years, four top cocktail competitions, 54 victorious drinks. Here’s what we learned from surveying the champions.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- illustration: Nick Hensley
Master the Modern Classics
Twenty-one recipes for the second generation of must-know cocktails, from the White Negroni to the Death Flip.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Eric Medsker
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For Natasha Bermudez, The Old-Fashioned Belongs With Food
The Llama San head bartender believes that the classic cocktail can be adapted to complement just about any dish.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Eric Medsker
Don’t Sleep on Ciliegiolo
Once just a bit player in Chianti, the grape has is now being singled out for its ability to produce juicy, chillable red wines. Here are three to try.
- story: Megan Krigbaum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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A Rosé So Divine They Call It Baby Jesus
Over the last decade and a half, Ameztoi Rubentis has maintained one of the most loyal, and unlikely, cult followings in wine.
- story: Megan Krigbaum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Who Doesn’t Want a Pornstar Martini?
The bodacious modern classic has become the most searched-for cocktail ever.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: Kine Anderson
So Everything Is “Crushable” Now?
How a vaguely violent word co-opted from bro culture became a catchall for carefree drinking.
- story: Danny Chau
- illustration: Mallory Heyer
Can Sunchoke “Mezcal” Save the World?
Matchbook Distilling Co. has found a way to be wholly original, while simultaneously channeling the most foundational elements of spirits-making. Here's what it looks like in practice.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photos: Lizzie Munro
The Coolers of Venice Beach
What does summer drinking look like in LA? Four groups of beachgoers offer a glimpse of their favorite go-tos.
- story: Dylan James Ho and Jeni Afuso
- photos: Dylan + Jeni
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Mastering the Jungle Bird
Bartender Fanny Chu’s unorthodox addition of spiced rum makes for a more complex take on the bittersweet tropical classic.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Lizzie Munro
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The Canvas Project: San Francisco
Six bartenders from the Northwest region showcase the projects that engage their creativity beyond the bar.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Vivo Visuals
A Better Way to Batch and Fizz
Biciclettas, Mojitos and tequila-sodas for a crowd are just an iSi away.
- story: Tyler Zielinski
- photo: Punch
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“A Vibe For Every Night of the Week”
Take a tour of Sam Miller’s fantasy bar, Great Escape, a tropical cocktail bar meets nightclub where the escapism of tiki is filtered through a modern, more inclusive lens.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Nick Hensley
Bring Back the D-List Classics
With a little help from today’s best bartenders, these overlooked cocktails—the tequila-based Hot Pants to the oddball Yellow Parrot—are ready for their closeup.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Time to Join the Turf Club
The Martini's obscure predecessor has finally found a band of devotees.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro