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In Glass Maceration Cocktail Technique
Cocktails

For More Flavor, Do Less

Adding an à la minute maceration of fruits, herbs or spices to a drink's build can impart robust flavor and aroma—no muddling necessary.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Sink Your Drink Cocktail Technique
Cocktails

Sink Your Drink

Layering an ingredient at the bottom of a glass, rather than floating it on top, offers concentrated bursts of flavor in every sip.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Cocktails

“Jack” Your Drink

Inspired by the technique once used to make applejack, "jacking" is a quick and easy way to infuse spirits.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Coffee Old Fashioned
Cocktails

Wake Up Your Old-Fashioned

A straightforward trick adds coffee flavor to just about any stirred cocktail—no brewing necessary.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: PUNCH
frozen martini cocktail recipe
Cocktails

This Frozen Martini Has a Secret

The classic gets an elusive, umami-tinged upgrade with a sleeper ingredient.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
Simple Syrup Cocktail Recipe
Cocktails

Make Your Simple Syrup Smart

Eliminating water from the equation can amplify just about any cocktail.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: PUNCH
coconut blast rockwell place
Cocktails

Just “Coconut Blast” Everything, Honestly

A dash of coconut tincture adds beachside flavor to just about any drink.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: Shannon Sturgis
Drink Hack Essential Oils
Cocktails

Aromatize Your Cocktail (Napkin)

Spritzing essential oils on non-essential drink components, like napkins or toothpicks, offers a memorable first impression.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: Lizzie Munro
campari
Cocktails

When In Doubt, Add Campari

Used in place of grenadine, the bittersweet liqueur can transform a variety of classics, from the Jack Rose to the Zombie.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: PUNCH
Lemon Lime Cocktail recipe
Cocktails

Hack Your Drink: The Citrus Split

A split measure of both lemon and lime can add brightness and texture to a variety of cocktails.

  • story: Kara Newman
  • photo: PUNCH
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The Wines of Right Now

We spoke to 150 sommeliers and retailers around the country to assemble a list of the 15 producers who represent the wine zeitgeist right now.

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