The Cocktail and Spirits Stories That Will Shape 2020
From bartender-branded liqueurs to New York’s newest rising drinks destination, the cocktail and spirits trends that will make a difference in 2020.
- story: Robert Simonson
- illustration: Rymie
A Year Without White Claw, and Other Drinking Resolutions
A handful of our favorite drinkers look back at 2019 to determine what they absolutely won't (and will) do again.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Aaron Bernstein
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The Making of the Modern Old-Fashioned
The classic template is ripe for reinvention. Here, three top bartenders share their signature updates built around the flavor profile of Knob Creek.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Lizzie Munro
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This Is What Creativity Means to Derek Stilmann
The Miami bartender on his passion for fermentation, the one book that changed his approach entirely and the recipe for his Culture to Culture cocktail.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Eric Medsker
Our 10 Most Popular Cocktails of 2019
A look back at the recipes that were the most popular on PUNCH this year, from a clarified Piña Colada Milk Punch to a Tarantino-inspired tiki classic.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
What Drink Trends Should Disappear in 2020?
This year saw the rise of piquette, foraged beers and White Claw. Which trends have what it takes to stick it out through the new year?
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Our 10 Most-Read Stories of 2019
From mastering the Amaretto Sour with Jeffrey Morgenthaler to exploring suburban New Jersey's secret bar scene, here's a look back at the most popular stories on PUNCH this year.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: YouTube
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This Is What Creativity Means to Jamie Socci
The Portland bartender on why storytelling is key to the human experience, imitating Oprah and the recipe for her Helen of Troy-inspired A Thousand Ships cocktail.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: KLiK Concepts
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The Making of the Modern Manhattan
Three top bartenders reimagine the iconic blueprint with cocktails that nod to tradition yet look to the future.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Lizzie Munro
In Search of the Ultimate Rob Roy
We asked 10 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Rob Roy—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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How Do You Update a Classic?
Top bartenders weigh in on how to approach modernizing the most iconic cocktails.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
What We’re Into Right Now: Holiday Edition
French 75 punch, sparkling biodynamic rosé, good-value red Bordeaux and more.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro