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Cocktails

Mastering the Tuxedo No. 2 With Eric Alperin

The owner of The Varnish shares his secret to the classic maraschino-spiked Martini riff.

  • story: Laurel Miller
  • photos: Dylan + Jeni
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In Conversation

What Will Our Bars Become?

A conversation between Toby Cecchini, Anu Apte-Elford and Eric Alperin, three industry leaders questioning the future role of the bar as gathering space, purveyor of drink and sanctuary.

  • story: Punch Staff
  • photo: PUNCH
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Cocktails

Bar Review: The World Turns, The Varnish Stays the Same

Why the bar that kicked off LA’s cocktail revival resists the urge to change with the times.

  • story: Robert Simonson
  • photos: Dylan + Jeni
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Cocktails

Five Super-Fresh Cider Cocktails

From a sidra-fueled riff on the G&T to a mezcal- and cider-infused take on the Bicicletta to a large-format punch that has all the flavors of fall, here are five…

  • story: Punch Staff
  • photos: Daniel Krieger
Not Your Grandfather’s Blended Scotch
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Not Your Grandfather’s Blended Scotch

Long considered an afterthought among serious drinkers, the blended Scotch category is slowly becoming a hotbed for innovation.

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