From Bloomberg Businessweek: Jim Meehan won the James Beard Foundation’s first Outstanding Bar Program award last week as the foodie group decided... more >>

From the Cocktail Enthusiast: On Friday night the Manhattan Cocktail Classic kicked off with the opening Gala at the New York Public Library. more >>

From D Magazine: This is the year of the “skinny cocktails.” They are everywhere. more >>

In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Bacardi, Wirtz Beverage Nevada recently teamed up with MGM Resorts International to host the Bacardi 150th... more >>

From PeterGreenberg.com: Cocktails are not just “a drink” any more. But bartenders-turned-mixologists around the country have been taking notice... more >>

From the New York Daily News: When it comes to cocktails, New Yorkers don’t mess around. This year’s James Beard nominees for Best Bar Program... more >>

Following months of anticipation, planning and stiff competition among some of the best bartenders in Southern Florida, Robert Ferrara was named the... more >>

From NOLA.com: A cocktail can improve your mood, but can it also boost your health? In a series of workshops in May, Sharon Floyd of Iris explores... more >>

Pernod Ricard USA is proud to announce that its portfolio of premium spirits brands has claimed the most Double Gold and Gold Medals combined at the... more >>

This spring, Pernod Ricard USA and Beverage Alcohol Resource, LLC, are offering BarSmarts WIRED free of charge during May and June only. more >>

Subtle or bold, ingredient tweaks, housemade infusions and a kitchen refrigerator's contents are all becoming the basic essentials of a stand-out... more >>

Andy Cant, master distiller of single malt Scotch whisky Cardhu, and Nick Morgan, head of whisky outreach at Diageo, talk about making Scotch in... more >>

When the mercury rises, bar guests crave refreshment — and wine-based drinks deftly fit the bill. Whether it’s used in an icy, fruit-filled... more >>

As summer shifts into high gear, bar chefs and bartenders are faced with the seasonal challenge of slacking the nation’s thirst and doing so with... more >>

The Mojito is a proven crowd pleaser and an absolute must for every mixologist to perfect. To that end, the following are the best-kept secrets... more >>

Distilled Spirits Council applauds U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, Early Times Mint Julep celebrates upcoming Kentucky Derby and Pernod... more >>

What doesn’t inspire cocktail creativity these days? Any ingredient you find can be used — and likely will be used — to craft a cocktail in the... more >>

Irish whiskey is on a phenomenal run, highlighted by Jameson's boom as well as the increased interest in longer aged and finished whiskies. Now,... more >>

The energy drink market continues to diversify. How does picking the right drink help differentiate your establishment or venue? more >>

In addition to the category’s namesake and founder, there are other classic and absolutely essential Champagne cocktails that must be sipped and... more >>

Is Big Soda slow? Or is the modern American cocktail movement simply too small for them to notice? Many bartenders have made it clear that the... more >>

Coming to New York for the Manhattan Cocktail Classic? Get off the bus, and visit some NYC classic and unusual bars where cocktails don't necessarily... more >>

The nation's fascination with mixology has in many ways rejuvenated the bar industry. However, the mixology community has gotten a reputation for... more >>

What’s the point of guest bartending? I admire the camaraderie among barfolk, but I think it is an operational mistake. For every person a guest... more >>

Shingo Gokan of New York City's Angel's Share won top honors at Bacardi's 2012 Global Legacy Cocktail Competition, but just as interesting to U.S.... more >>

When the debate about bartenders’ intellectual property — drink concepts and recipes, mainly — broke out, I admit to being completely without... more >>

If you can’t answer any question about your aged cocktails convincingly and with very good reasoning, then barreling or otherwise resting a drink... more >>

What's your link to mixology's past? The most famous concoctions of the modern era are so delicious, their origins deserve to be known. Bone up on... more >>

Housemade simple syrups can make a bar stand out, especially when using different sugars and infusing fruits, spices and even vegetables into the... more >>

Never have there been so many drink competitions, but where are the great drinks? Jack Robertiello speaks out about why creating new cocktail recipes... more >>