After five days of challenges in New Zealand, the team of Mark Stoddard, Todd Thrasher and Sean Hoard took home first prize in the 42BELOW-sponsored Cocktail World Cup.More>>

During the 25th annual Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Southern Wine & Spirits of America and Nightclub & Bar hosted the Shake It Up! Cocktail Competition.More>>

Bartenders don’t have to rely on Margaritas or Piña Coladas to keep their guests happy. Try some of these blended cocktail alternatives that offer a clever way to keep cool.More>>

Add these tequila-based and other Mexican-inspired cocktails to your bar menu for the day — or for any time you need a good cocktail. Then sit back, relax and sip a cerveza as guests party, and you rake in profits.More>>

Sasha Petraske's menu at new cocktail lounge Ranstead Room; LA's Breadbar debuts monthly “Hatchi Mix” guest mixologist series; and at Vermilion, bar manager Laura Secker creates monthly cocktails.More>>

Julie Reiner's new location in Manhattan, Charlotte Voisey serves drinks on “Top Chef Masters,” N9NE Steakhouse's “Ultimate Margarita” and BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse's beer cocktails.More>>

Drink know-it-all Robert Plotkin has just rolled out Americancocktails.com, so it seemed like a good time to check in with him. Here he explains the secrets behind the site.More>>

Sushisamba debuted a menu of signature cocktails; ABSOLUT attempts to reengage bartenders; Dushan Zaric and Jason Kosmas launch Employees Only Brands; and Lucas Bols USA names Jacob Grier Portland area brand ambassador.More>>

Hooters and Royal Caribbean International took home the VIBE Vista Responsible Alcohol Service Awards. Congratulations to each for outstanding commitment to responsibility!More>>

From complete overhauls to spring-themed concoctions, bars and lounges across the country are releasing new cocktail menus. Find out what’s happening at hotspots all over the U.S.More>>