Freda Horton Is the “Fairy Gaymother” of Gossip Grill
At one of Southern California's only lesbian bars, Horton is known for her flavored Martinis with a side of tough love.
- story: Emma Glassman-Hughes
- photo: James Tran
The 5 Most Popular Cocktails of June
Here are the five drinks that you couldn't get enough of this month.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Take Your Ranch Water to Town
Six easy-drinking upgrades to the West Texas tequila staple.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Ultimate Home Bar Accessories Guide
Everything you need to up your at-home bartending game.
- story: Punch Staff
- illustration: Rocío Egío
Bring Back the Gem
Ned King revives the 19th-century proto-Daiquiri, a kicked-up mix of Cognac, rum, pineapple syrup and cinnamon.
- story: Al Culliton
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Making of Velvet’s “Spruce Tip”
The Berlin bar, whose menu changes weekly based on foraged ingredients, breaks down the creative process behind their latest cocktail.
- story: Yolanda Evans
- photos: Sarah Swantje Fischer
Disco Aperitivo Is Upon Us
The growing crop of jewel-toned and mirror-clad bars serving bitter and bubbly drinks reflect the post-pandemic vibe du jour.
- story: Jaya Saxena
- photos: Brian Finke
Margarita, Up, Pop Rocks Rim?
Made with retro candy, Sichuan buttons and "BBQ dust," the modern cocktail rim has evolved far past sugar and salt.
- story: Adam Reiner
- photo: Andrew Bui
How to Use Sloe Gin in Cocktails
The berry-flavored liqueur can do more than complete an Alabama Slammer.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Best Blanco Tequilas for Mixing, According to Bartenders
We asked 10 bartenders to reveal their go-to blanco tequilas for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.
- story: Tyler Zielinski
- illustration: Punch
In Search of the Ultimate Sherry Cobbler
We asked 10 of America’s top bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Sherry Cobbler—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Of Course the Dirty Tequila Martini Is a Thing
Seemingly out of nowhere, the parallel thirsts for tequila and dirty Martinis have collided in a drink at once familiar and adventurous—and altogether inevitable.
- story: Rachel Sugar
- photo: Shannon Sturgis