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.

Spirits

The Best Vodkas for Mixing, According to Bartenders

We asked top bartenders to reveal their go-to vodkas for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.

story: Tyler Zielinski
illustration: Punch

High Concept

The Making of Double Chicken Please’s “French Toast”

The team behind the New York bar where comfort food is reinvented as high-concept cocktails shares the creative process behind their breakfast flip.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Shannon Sturgis

High Concept

The Making of RE’s “Back to Black”

Sydney's low-waste bar breaks down the process behind their high-concept "blackened" banana highball.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Alana Dimou

Spirits

The Best Rums for Mixing, According to Bartenders

We asked more than a dozen bartenders to reveal their go-to rums for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.

story: Tyler Zielinski
illustration: PUNCH

Spirits

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

Cocktails

How the “Dry Daiquiri” Became a London Phenomenon

A bartender favorite of the early aughts, the Campari-spiked cocktail with a "dash of pash" is finding a home on contemporary menus.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Nick Warner

Cocktails

The Stirred Gimlet Is Back

Typically shaken with fresh citrus, the Gimlet is seeing a return to its original stirred format as bartenders embrace their own takes on Rose’s lime juice.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Lizzie Munro

High Concept

The Making of Thunderbolt’s “Tropipop”

The unassuming Los Angeles bar breaks down the creative process behind its obsessively crafted carbonated Piña Colada.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Dylan + Jeni

Spirits

The Best Gins for Mixing, According to Bartenders

We asked more than a dozen bartenders to reveal their go-to gins for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Punch

High Concept

The Making of Handshake Speakeasy’s “Mexi-Thai”

The innovative Mexico City bar breaks down the creative process behind the best-selling drink that guests either “hate or love ... there’s no in between.”

story: Tyler Zielinski
photo: Andrea Tejeda Korkowski