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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
Cocktails

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
Cocktails

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
Cocktails

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
Cocktails

The Top 15 Cocktails of 2018

Contributing editor Robert Simonson shares the best cocktails he drank this year.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photo: Dylan + Jeni
Places

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
Cocktails

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
Cocktails

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
Cocktails

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
Cocktails

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
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