The Best Mezcals for Mixing, According to Bartenders
We asked a dozen bartenders to reveal their go-to mezcals for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.
- story: Emma Janzen
- illustration: Punch
A New Spirit Confronts the Consequences of Colonialism
Tunde Wey and Matchbook Distilling’s collaboration, Since the Time of John the Baptist, is spreading a message about Nigeria’s heritage spirit, ògógóró, and the potential for reparative justice.
- story: Adaorah Oduah
- illustration: Lille Allen
Can’t Find Chartreuse? Here’s What to Use Instead.
To keep the Last Word, Alaska and more in your rotation, try these bartender-backed alternatives.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Can Tepache Survive the RTD Treatment?
While commercialization is helping the ancient drink reach new borders, some worry that its culture, history and variety will be left behind.
- story: Emma Janzen
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Best Tequila for a Paloma, According to Bartenders
Experts share the best tequilas to mix into the classic, at every price point.
- story: Punch Staff
- illustration: Punch
Natural Wine Has Come for Spirits
A growing group of distillers wants to bring the values and language that unified natural winemakers to the largely industrial world of spirits.
- story: Jenny Eagleton
- illustration: Erin Dwia
The Best Gin for a G&T, According to Bartenders
Experts share the best gins to mix into the classic, at every price point.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Punch
How to Use Cachaça in Cocktails
From the classic Caiprinha to a funky tropical swizzle and more.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
How to Use Strega in Cocktails
The saffron-tinted liqueur shines in stirred classics, modern sours and more.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Essential Sherry Vermouths
Get to know the revived style through five must-try bottles.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Go Ahead, Have a Shot
From the Ferrari to the Hard Start, here are 9 of our favorite 50/50 shots.
- story: Punch Staff
- illustrations: Matt Allen
The Best Mezcal for Margaritas, According to Bartenders
Experts share the best mezcal to mix into the classic, at every price point.
- story: Punch Staff
- illustration: PUNCH