Kara Newman reviews spirits for Wine Enthusiast magazine and is the author of NIGHTCAP, coming September, 2018, and Shake.Stir.Sip. (Chronicle Books).
Kara Newman
How to Use Apple Brandy in Cocktails
The 411 on employing America's OG spirit in everything from sours to stirred drinks.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Wally’s Wine & Spirits
Mastering the Irish Coffee with Jillian Vose
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, The Dead Rabbit's Jillian Vose tackles the Irish Coffee, with help from Dale DeGroff.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Eric Medsker
How to Use Frangelico in Cocktails
When used sparingly, Frangelico can add nuance and richness to a variety of drinks—even classics.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Drink Supermarket
Mastering the Stinger with William Elliott
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, William Elliott takes on the oddball Cognac classic, the Stinger.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Eric Medsker
Meet the New Ramos Gin Fizz
Bartenders are taking the infamous New Orleans classic in new directions.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: PUNCH
Build These Cocktails Directly in a Flask
With batched and bottled cocktails on the rise, the flask, too, is having a moment.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Sidecar with Joaquín Simó
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Joaquín Simó takes on the Sidecar.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Lizzie Munro
How to “Flash Blend” Your Way to a Better Frothy Drink
Dated as it might seem, the "Hamilton Beach" stand-up mixer has a variety of practical applications in modern drink-making.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Colin Dutton
Mastering the Sherry Cobbler with Chantal Tseng
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Chantal Tseng takes on the Sherry Cobbler.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Jeffrey Martin
The Unlikely Comeback of the Godfather Cocktail
The odd, disco-era combination of Scotch and amaretto has become the source of a number of modern riffs.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Daniel Krieger
