The White Russian is the unpretentious, straightforward combination of vodka, Kahlúa and milk. Born in the early 1970s, the under-appreciated rocks drink has spawned an amazing number of highly successful progeny, and as such, it now represents a substantial branch of American mixology.More>>

The Ultimate Beverage Challenge announces 2012 dates for its trio of beverage challenges, the ABSOLUT Best Bloody in America is crowned, LUPEC's Speed Rack heads to D.C. and Chris McMillian wins New Orleans Bartender of the Year.More>>

Anyone who has attempted to create the next cocktail sensation will appreciate the difficulties involved. The following list of frequently observed cocktail blunders is as much a collective cry for relief as it is a primer for the advancement of the craft:More>>

Teaching your staff the secrets of flair bartending is like tapping into an unknown reservoir of excitement, grace and dazzling dexterity. Flair bartending is a proven means of wowing guests, building repeat business and driving sales.More>>

Jim Meehan, the man behind New York City's PDT and someone who regularly has tracked the skills and recipes of America's best bartenders for the annual "Food & Wine" cocktail guide, has set a high bar with his new book, "The PDT Cocktail Book." The goal: Craft a contemporary companion to the...More>>

Repeal Day Ball once again will celebrate the end of Prohibition in Washington, D.C.; Tales finds an official cocktail and brings the Cocktail Apprentice Program to Tales of the Cocktail on Tour Vancouver; and the 5th Vinos de Jerez Cocktail Competition final was held at the Clover Club in...More>>

From Main Street to Wall Street, people are rediscovering the unsurpassed character of brandy. Not surprisingly, this renaissance was not born with a snifter in its hand. Instead, the birth of this mega-trend came about from people exploring brandy’s creative range and limitless mixability.More>>

Jackson Cannon is a bartender Hemingway would admire. He’s passionate about taking care of his guests and making the finest drinks possible night after night. For the former musician, working the stick is more of a lifestyle than a job.More>>

Cocktail competitions across the United States, including Speed Rack competitions in Los Angeles, Bloom Gin's San Francisco Cocktail Crawl and Bacardi Legacy of the Cocktail in New York, showcase some of the best talent in the industry.More>>

Bartenders have shown a lot of interest in crafting or at least selecting their own spirits. What is done with them, however, is what really can make an operation stand out. More>>