The “Nightcap” Is Not an End, It’s a Beginning
In its centuries-old history, the term has come to mean more than just the last drink before bed.
- story: Danny Chau
- photo: Mallory Heyer
Baltimore Has Its Very Own Southside
The city's longstanding rum-based take is just as refreshing as the gin classic.
- story: Al Culliton
- photo: Punch
Brazil’s Macunaíma Was an Instant Classic
In less than a decade, the São Paulo–born cachaça, fernet and lime cocktail has become a national favorite. Now it’s ready for a spot in your next round.
- story: Rafael Tonon
- photo: Punch
Sorry, What’s a Zazarac?
The close cousin of the Sazerac has long been shrouded in mystery.
- story: Al Culliton
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Japan’s Little-Known City for the Cocktail Obsessed
With its unpretentious approach to cocktails, Utsunomiya is an unlikely source of inspiration for the country's best bartenders.
- story: Nicholas Coldicott
- photo: Kelly Puleio
This Secret Roving Recipe Book Is the Ultimate Boomerang
For 15 years, it's been passed between bartenders and across continents, becoming a living record of modern drink-making.
- story: Alia Akkam
- illustration: Don Caminos
A Natural Wine Bar for Every Party Vibe
As wine becomes further entrenched in nightlife, its dedicated spaces are becoming less reverent, more urgent and sometimes chaotic (in a good way).
- story: Jordan Michelman
- photos: Jeremy Chiu
The Freezer Martini Wasn’t Born Yesterday
Despite being a symbol of the modern cocktail zeitgeist, the ice-cold preparation is nearly as old as the freezer itself.
- story: Emma Janzen
- illustration: Marylu E. Herrera
Who Wants to Livestream a Bar Full of Strangers?
Dozens of bars, from Key West to Dublin, allow anyone to tune into their feeds 24/7.
- story: Jaya Saxena
- illustration: Punch
What’s More Crushable Than Campari Ting?
The simple, low-ABV combination has taken Jamaica by storm.
- story: Tyler Zielinski
- photo: Shannon Sturgis
