A Forgotten Tequila Classic Returns
This blend of tequila, Curaçao and dry vermouth—and Trader Vic’s 1970s tropical spin on it—is having a moment.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Daniel Krieger
What We’re Into Right Now
This month: gose Micheladas, a superior Tuxedo cocktail, chile vodka and more.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How the Hummer Became Michigan’s State Drink
The Hummer—a mix of white rum, Kahlua and ice cream—was invented at a Detroit yacht club fifty years ago. It’s now a statewide phenomenon.
- story: Megan Krigbaum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Dirty Martini Cleans Up Its Act
As loathed as it is enduring, the Dirty Martini has long been due for an upgrade.
- story: Gillian Ferguson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Cosmopolitan With Toby Cecchini
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Toby Cecchini on the legacy of his 1980s invention, the Cosmopolitan.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photos: Daniel Krieger
Daily News: The Story Behind Jackie O’s Cocktail, Converting Tequila Waste Into Fuel
Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - The Guardian shares the story behind the Femme Fatale cocktail, created in honor of Jackie Kennedy Onassis. - Mexico’s second-biggest…
- story: Chloe Frechette
In Search of the Ultimate Martini
We asked 27 of today's top bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Martini—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best. Robert Simonson on the search…
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lizzie Munro
In Search of the Ultimate Manhattan
We asked 17 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Manhattan—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best. Robert Simonson on the search…
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lizzie Munro
What Should a Sidecar Really Taste Like?
A bona fide Prohibition-era classic, the Sidecar has struggled to successfully re-emerge in an era bent on retooling old recipes. Robert Simonson on why a good version of the drink…
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Daily News: Riding While Intoxicated and Beer That’s Available for One Day Only
Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - A UK bar has been fined £100,000 for serving a liquid nitrogen shot to a young woman, who then had to have…
- story: Liz Lucking
