Bitters, syrups, and tinctures: Add pizazz to your cocktails
Bitters, syrups, and tinctures — We're taking you on a whistle-stop tour of a few of the additions you might want to have on hand for your home bar.
This is officially the World’s Best Bar
Winners of the 2024 Spirited Awards have been announced, covering categories like best bartender, best bar team best cocktail menu and World's Best Bar.
Cheer the opening of the Olympics with these themed cocktails
If you're organizing a watch party for the Olympics this summer, or if you simply enjoy a good drink, then check out these themed cocktails
Patrón debuts its own perfectly clear cristalino tequila
As cristalino tequilas have become more popular, the heavy hitter of the tequila world, Patrón, is coming out with its own version.
Coors Banquet beer has its own Yellowstone-themed proposal pack
Coors Banquet is coming out with a special edition pack celebrating Yellowstone ahead of the conclusion of the series' season 5.
Beer enthusiasts anticipate this year’s Goose Island stout lineup
Venerable beer brand Goose Island, famed for its barrel-aged stouts, has released details of this year's Bourbon County Stout variants.
Try these fruity, complex cocktails for National Tequila Day
Today is National Tequila Day, and there's never been a better time to get into tequila.
Glengoyne whisky departs from sherry and explores the world of white oak
Scottish whisky brand Glengoyne is trying out a new style with its Glengoyne White Oak release, which is matured in American white oak bourbon and virgin casks.
Fat Tire teams up with skatewear brand Vans for its summer packaging
One of the OGs of the U.S. craft beer scene, Fat Tire, is teaming up with skateboard brand Vans to create new summer packaging for its beer.
The angels took the largest share of this new Chichibu whisky
A new Japanese whisky is being released which celebrates the theme of the angels share - the amount lost to evaporation each year of aging.
Cool cold brew coffee cocktail recipes for the summer
There are tons of options for cold brew-based cocktails, and the Mr Black band has shared some ideas for cool coffee cocktails for the summer.
Scotch brand Johnnie Walker offers customized bottles with AI-generated artwork
Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker is offering bottles that each have their personalized artwork, generated by AI inspired by local artist Scott Naismith.
Two buttery-smooth cocktail recipes from Mezcal Union
Buttery colors, textures, and flavors shine in two recipes from brand Mezcal Union.
Hennessy XO debuts a limited edition inspired by famed department store Harrods
Premium cognac brand Hennessy is teaming up with equally premium shopping location Harrods of London for the latest release in its travel collection.
Rum brand Barcardi makes a vinyl record out of sugarcane
Barcardi, the ubiquitous rum brand, has created a limited edition vinyl record made of sugarcane.
How to start your own home bar: branching out into liqueurs and bitters
To make a range of classic cocktails, you'll need a range of liqueurs and some additional extras, like bitters, to add an interesting twist to your drinks.
A pair of regenerative whiskies to promote sustainable farming
WhistlePig is teaming up with bourbon manufacturer Brother’s Bond to promote sustainable farming with each company releasing its own farm-based expression.
Get ready for party season with these batched summer margaritas
When you're preparing drinks for a crowd, batching cocktails is always a great idea.
The Daiquiri is the perfect cocktail to enjoy white rum
When the weather is warm, it's time for rum to shine. And as today is National Daiquiri Day, it's the ideal time to try out this classic cocktail.
This incredibly simple vodka cocktail is apple pie in a glass
Sometimes you want a fast, easy to make drink that is delicious but requires next to no effort. That's when I reach for one of my all time favorites.
A toasted rye whiskey from Elijah Craig continues the toasting craze
Toasted whiskeys are having a moment, as distilleries experiment with different methods for preparing the casks which their spirits age in.
A rum rested in cold brew casks to impart delicious flavors of coffee
Coffee and rum is a classic combination, and now a new limited edition rum is being released which incorporates the flavors of coffee via cask finishing.
Pick the right types of cocktail glasses: What you need to know
We'll walk you through the essentials of what works and what doesn't when it comes to cocktail glassware, so you can up your home cocktail game.
New limited edition New York bourbon celebrates art icon Jean-Michel Basquiat
New York brand Great Jones Distilling Co. is celebrating Basquiat's legacy with the release of a limited edition bourbon.
Simona Tabasco’s spicy, refreshing vermouth spritz
White Lotus star and Italian icon Simona Tabasco hails from Naples, but she's been down to Sicily to drink aperitivo and to share a favorite cocktail recipe.
New release from Knob Creek combines rye whiskey and bourbon
The two classic styles of American whiskey are bourbon and rye, so what happens when you combine the two?
The Iguazú Mist is an spicy, savory twist on the caipiroska cocktail
The team from the Great Jones Distilling Co. bar in New York have put their own spin on the caipiroska by adding chili and passion fruit.
A 25-year aged rum from the heart of Jamaica, from Appleton Estate
Appleton Estate, one of the top Jamaican rum brands, is coming out with a new release in its annual series that has been aged for 25 years.
A contemporary take on the Colombian spirit aguardiente
Those who love to try new and unusual spirits will want to check this one out: a new U.S. release of a South American spirit called aguardiente.
Makgeolli is the Korean drink of the summer
Korean drinks are making their mark on the foodie world. Along with the ever-increasing popularity of soju, now is the time to try out makgeolli.
A unique blend to celebrate 200 years of Delamain Cognacs
L'Oiseau Rare is part of a celebration of 200 years of Delamain cognacs, which was founded in 1824.
Top small batch whisky producer Copperworks Distilling Co has a permanent trio
A trio of new single malt whiskies is being announced by Copperworks Distilling Co., one of our favorite distillers of small batch American whiskies.
3 twists on a Bloody Mary for the ultimate Sunday cocktail
From no-alcohol versions to swapping spirits, there's really no end to the ways you can tweak the Bloody Mary recipe to create something you'll enjoy.
Your Aperol Spritz needs an olive (trust me on this)
There's a better way to drink an Aperol Spritz - there's a simple change you can make to this drink to make it even tastier.
Make a party punch in a snap with this Fancy Long Island Iced Tea recipe
We love a bowl of punch for a summer party, and a new recipe from Julianna McIntosh uses boozy ice cubes for a clever way to keep things chill.
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul’s competing recipes for National Michelada Day
Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston have come up with two dueling Michelada recipes for National Michelada Day.
A limited release rye whiskey finished in toasted oak barrels
An award-winning rye whiskey series is coming back, with a new release by Indiana-based brand Penelope Bourbon.
This new bourbon is finished in rum barrels for a tropical fruit flavor
A new release from Kentucky brand Old Forester brings together two delicious spirits, bourbon and rum, into one bottle.
The most valuable beer brand of this year comes from Mexico
Beer might be variously claimed by Belgium, Britain, the U.S., and plenty more, but the home of the world's most valuable beer brand of this year is Mexico.
It’s National Piña Colada Day, so try this modern take on the classic recipe
In celebration of National Piña Colada Day, the team at L’Avenue at Saks have come up with their own modern take on the drink they've named the Tradewinds.
Pick up an instant craft cocktail with sparkling new offerings from Via Carota
If you're after a cocktail but you don't fancy mixing it, your options have never been better. Via Carota Craft Cocktails now offers sparkling cocktails.
This American whiskey is designed to evoke the flavors of a fine cigar
A new whiskey is being released which aims to capture the flavors of cigars: The QuintEssential Untitled Cigar Malt Project from the Cedar Ridge Distillery.
Idris Elba releases new track for launch of Grey Goose Altius vodka
Iconic vodka brand Grey Goose is working with beloved British actor Idris Elba on the release of its latest spirit, Grey Goose Altius.
Brad Pitt’s Riviera-inspired The Gardener Gin now available in the UK
Brad Pitt's The Gardner Gin was created in collaboration with renowned distiller Tom Nichol and aims to capture the flavors of the French Riviera.
This cocktail is a fusion of Italian and Mexican cultures
A new cocktail recipe combines the refreshing tradition of Mexican drinks with the bracing bitterness of Italian amaros.
New Scotch whisky from Formula One champion Jenson Button
A new whisky is being released that aims to bring together the twin passions of Formula One and fine Scotch.
Celebrate soccer season with these Euros cocktails
If you're planning a watch party for the Euros this week, Daniel Ufland from The Whisky Masters has created a selection of cocktails.
Royal Salute’s trio of whiskies inspired by the 62 Gun Salute
High end whisky brand Royal Salute is extending its 62 Gun Salute offering into a collection, featuring two new blends as part of the 62 Gun Salute Collection.
I’m a cocktail expert — these are the best tonic waters for a gin and tonic
I've distilled down five of my tried and true favorite combinations of gin and tonic water. These are the best tonic water options out there.
Breakfast cocktails for the long weekend
With many people opting to enjoy a long weekend, it's a fine excuse to indulge a little and enjoy the usually forbidden breakfast cocktail.