Scott Hocker is a writer, editor, recipe developer, cookbook author and content and editorial consultant. He has worked in magazines, kitchens, newsletters, restaurants and a bunch of other environments he can’t remember right now. He has also been the editor in chief of both liquor.com and Tasting Table.

Why Can’t We Quit the Clarified Cocktail?
The centuries-old technique has become an obligatory part of every modern menu—and sometimes, the entire menu.
- story: Scott Hocker
- illustration: Punch