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 Anniversary MGM Resorts Cocktail Competition.More>>

Campari, the legendary one-of-a-kind red spirit, applauds New York's PDT for winning the first-ever James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Bar Program Award" presented by Campari.More>>

From PeterGreenberg.com: Cocktails are not just “a drink” any more. But bartenders-turned-mixologists around the country have been taking notice and in the last couple of years, the number of craft cocktail locales has exponentially increased. 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 include swanky Manhattan watering holes PDT and Pegu Club — run by Jim Meehan and Audrey Sanders, respectively. More>>

Following months of anticipation, planning and stiff competition among some of the best bartenders in Southern Florida, Robert Ferrara was named the winner of the second annual Tequila Partida Spirit Bird Challenge with the Smoky Mexican cocktail.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 the relationship between alcoholic spirits and botanicals. More>>

From The Wall Street Journal: Coca-Cola Co. is in talks to acquire Monster Beverage Corp., a move that could help the world's biggest soft drinks maker expand its presence in the growing energy-drinks market, people familiar with the matter said. More>>

This May, beer, wine and spirits retailers encourage everyone to celebrate Tavern Month by supporting America's local bars and taverns.More>>