Orange County Register: The Great Tiki Throwdown took over 320 Main on Monday, highlighting the great beverages that flourished in the '40s and '50s at places like Trader Vic's and Don the Beachcomber. More>>

Over the course of two days, 24 contestants gather at Southern Wine & Spirits to compete in the local semifinals of the sixth annual Nation’s Most Imaginative Bartender Search, presented by the United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) and GQ magazine.More>>

Lincoln Journal Star: After a liquor rep approached Wilderness Ridge mixologist Jill Cockson about competing for a spot in the United States Bartenders’ Guild Most Inspired Bartender contest, she seized on the word “inspired.”More>>

Tampa Bay Times: Some call it the Logan Special, others the Logantini. At Tryst Gastro Lounge in St. Petersburg, Logan Owens will invent a drink for you, on the spot.More>>

Sifting through the seemingly ubiquitous environmental claims on the wine shelf can be confusing and ultimately off-putting in many cases. Going green is a trend affecting nearly every product industry.More>>

From Gadling: Gin martini, mint julep, manhattan, old-fashioned, sidecar – these classic cocktail favorites are nothing new in the world of libations.More>>

If you like the taste of whisky when socializing but don't want to risk impairment, take a look at the world's first alcohol-free, whisky-flavored drink ArKay. More>>

Restaurant operators who want to dip their toes into locally sourcing ingredients don’t have to do it whole hog, a foraging authority advised. More>>

Following a week of mixology trends unveiled, red carpet events and a showcase of the industry's brightest stars, Tim Philips, Hemisphere, Australia was crowned DIAGEO RESERVE WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year 2012, rising above 50 other finalists to win the most prestigious accolade of the...More>>

Dale DeGroff and chemist Ted Breaux (founder of Jade Liqueurs and Lucid Absinthe) announced they will release their new handcrafted allspice cocktail bitters next month.More>>