In Search of the Ultimate Gin and Tonic
We asked 15 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the G&T—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Where to Drink Martinis in LA
LA’s Martini hotspots, from Old Hollywood haunts to the new temples of molecular mixology.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Where to Drink Martinis in New York City
NYC’s Martinis come in all forms—stirred tableside, batched for a group and even frozen.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The D List: Bringing Back the Bizzy Izzy Highball
With its split-base of whiskey and amontillado sherry, this pre-Prohibition cocktail feels surprisingly modern.
- story: Drew Lazor
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Life and Times of the Vodka Red Bull
The rare cocktail in which the mixer costs more than the spirit, "Liquid Cocaine" was, in its heyday, as controversial as it was popular
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Examining the Science and Style of the Shake
We analyzed the shakes of three top bartenders to see just how much personal style affects your drink.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Eric Medsker
The Rise of the Food and Drink Amusement Park
The modern multi-concept hotel takes a more-is-more approach to dining and drinking.
- story: Christopher Ross
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Mashup Cocktails That Are More Than Gimmicks
When done right, these hybrids offer new and interesting takes on old standbys.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Multiple
Jim Hewes Serves Mint Juleps to D.C.’s Political Elite
Having worked the iconic Round Robin Bar for six administrations, the longtime barman knows when to step back and listen.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Eric Medsker
Bar Review: A Sports Bar for the One Percent
Mordecai, located across from one of baseball’s most famous parks, has assembled one of the country’s most ambitious collections of rare spirits. But who is it for, exactly?
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lyndon French
How to Science Your Way to a Clarified Cocktail
Team Lyan shares their advice on how to clarify cocktails at home, using everything from agar-agar to paper filters.
- story: Maja Jaworska
- photo: Lizzie Munro
What We’re Into Right Now
A monthly installment covering what, where and how the editors of PUNCH are drinking.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Cardinale
This riff on the Negroni alters the ratios slightly and swaps Campari for slightly spicy Contratto Bitter and sweet vermouth for dry, making for a more complex and all-around drier cocktail.