Tyler Zielinski

Tyler Zielinski is a freelance journalist with a passion for drink culture. In addition to his writing, Tyler serves as a consultant for bars on cocktail development and other creative direction. His previous work has been featured in outlets such as Condé Nast Traveler, Imbibe Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, Whisky Advocate and more.

Places

Walter Bolzonella Knows His Way Around a Bellini

The bartender at the original Cipriani in Venice has been serving a roster of A-listers and regulars since 1978.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Colin Dutton

Cocktails

Give Your Cocktail a Little Je Ne Sais Quoi

An unequivocal translator of time and place, eaux de vie—or unaged fruit brandies—have added a missing I don’t know what to the modern drink.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Michelle Heimerman

Cocktails

A Better Way to Batch and Fizz

Biciclettas, Mojitos and tequila-sodas for a crowd are just an iSi away.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Punch

Cocktails

Your Cocktail’s Missing…Tannins?

Tea’s broad spectrum of flavor and ability to add texture to drinks has made it a renewed presence at the bar. Here’s how to make the most of it.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Lizzie Munro

Cocktails

Your Martini Is Missing Mineral Water

The salinity and distinctive character of mineral water has made it a secret weapon in batched drinks, highballs and more.

story: Tyler Zielinski
illustration: Nick Hensley

Cocktails

Sour Mix for the Modern Age?

Fresh-squeezed citrus juice is increasingly being traded for clarified, acidified, shelf-stable alternatives that resemble the imitation citrus of the ’70s and ’80s—only better.

story: Tyler Zielinski
illustration: Rymie

Cocktails

Build a Smarter Spritz

A simple trick involving baking soda offers a shortcut to carbonating the classic—or just about any cocktail—without soda water or sparkling wine.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Lizzie Munro