Margarita Verde
In this take on the classic cocktail, Stacey Swenson combines tequila, Salers and lime juice with a garden cordial made from fresh greens.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mantra-Rock
Grapefruit cordial built from the scraps of the daily garnish prep, complements blanco tequila, Cocchi Americano Rosa, lime and rhubarb in this refreshing cooler.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Lizzie Munro
In Search of the Ultimate Margarita
We asked 15 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Margarita—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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El Taco Rojo
Jennifer Le Nechet mimics the sensory experience of eating a taco with this grilled corn-infused cocktail.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Eric Medsker
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Palo Negro
A balanced, unexpected combination of palo cortado sherry, black strap rum, reposado tequila and Grand Marnier from Ivy Mix.
- story: Frances Yackel
- photo: Eric Medsker
A Forgotten Tequila Classic Returns
This blend of tequila, Curaçao and dry vermouth—and Trader Vic’s 1970s tropical spin on it—is having a moment.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Welcome to Mezcalifornia
The growers and distillers determined to make great mezcal—in California.
- story: Bryce T. Bauer
- photos: Craig Reynolds
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Current Agave Crisis
The tequila industry is booming, but agave’s fluctuating prices make for an unstable business for those who farm it.
- story: Alec Jacobson
- photos: Alec Jacobson
The Best Tequilas for Sipping Under $50
A crash course in affordable tequila for sipping, and the five bottles under $50 that topped our recent blind tasting.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Mastering the Margarita With Bobby Heugel
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, Bobby Heugel takes on the Margarita.
- story: Lizzie Munro
- photos: Kirsten Gilliam
