Bar Review: “Specialty Drinks” for the Ages
John Dye’s revamp of the Milwaukee institution, At Random, aims to preserve a piece of drink history without falling prey to it.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Haas + Haas
Is That Classic Cocktail’s Origin Story Actually True?
If the story of a drink’s invention sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Here, seven tips on how to tell fact from fiction.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
In Search of the Ultimate French 75
We asked 13 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the French 75—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Bar Review: The Shake Shack of Christmas Bars
With 95 locations worldwide, the Christmas-themed craft cocktail pop-ups, Miracle on 9th Street and Sippin’ Santa, have become holiday juggernauts. But are they all created equal?
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Top 15 Cocktails of 2018
Contributing editor Robert Simonson shares the best cocktails he drank this year.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Dylan + Jeni
At Lucy’s, There’s Only Lucy
The eponymous East Village dive famously has only one employee—she’s tended bar there for nearly three decades.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Eric Medsker
The Unofficial Bartender Uniform of the Early 2000s
How a hashtag unearthed an era of bartender attire defined by one item of clothing.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Instagram
Four Trailblazing Cocktail Books Get an Update
In a spate of new releases, Dale DeGroff, Gary Regan, Jeff Berry and Wayne Curtis update their seminal texts, first written in the early days of the cocktail revival.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: PUNCH
Bar Review: The Making of American Aperitivo
Since opening in a 100-year-old landmark, Dante has brought new meaning to the Italian-style cocktail, and reaffirmed the iconic space as a New York City mainstay.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Is Today National Fuzzy Navel Day?
The story of one man’s quixotic attempt to create his very own national cocktail day.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
