Dirty Shirley Wins the NAFT Award, Presented by Dongle
The drink’s acceptance speech at the Nobody Asked For This Hall of Fame induction ceremony credits the Espresso Martini before it and the vibes.
- story: Nick Caruso
- illustration: Joe Gough
Oil Well Old-Fashioned, Anyone?
In the pre-internet Age, world’s fairs acted as showcases for American cocktail ingenuity, introducing a global audience to the Sherry Cobbler, Zombie and more.
- story: Al Culliton
- illustration: Jarett Sitter
A Guide to Italy’s Essential Aperitivo Bars
From the birthplace of the Negroni Sbagliato to Art Nouveau rooms more than a century old, here are the 10 destinations that should be on your bucket list.
- story: Brad Thomas Parsons
- photo: Camparino in Galleria
Side Out, Volleyball Bar
The “volleybar”—perhaps the most niche example of activity-driven nightlife—is fighting to survive.
- story: Allie Conti
- photo: Christian Rodriguez
No Bar Keeps It Real Like Donn’s Depot
Equal parts honky-tonk, dance hall and derelict cocktail lounge, the iconic Austin piano bar and its regulars are icons of another era in a rapidly changing city.
- story: Laurel Miller
- photo: Drew Anthony Smith
Happy Hour Goes Hi-Fi
Across the country, new “listening bars” are refashioning the Japanese model for an American audience.
- story: Nino Padova
- photo: Shawn Campbell
Ibiza’s Answer to Chartreuse
Meet hierbas ibicencas, the geographically protected herbal liqueur made in homes and distilleries across the Spanish island.
- story: Jeff Koehler
- illustration: Mallory Heyer
Disco Aperitivo Is Upon Us
The growing crop of jewel-toned and mirror-clad bars serving bitter and bubbly drinks reflect the post-pandemic vibe du jour.
- story: Jaya Saxena
- photos: Brian Finke
The Many Margaritas of Mexico City
In the capital city, the Margarita isn't just a cocktail, it's an entire mood.
- story: Alonso Ruvalcaba
- photo: Alonso Romero Mendez
A Tour of Seattle’s Queer Cocktails
Bartender and nightlife icon Adé A Cônnére leads a crawl through the signature drinks at Pony, Kremwerk and Cherry.
- story: Mark Van Streefkerk
- photos: Amber Fouts
