Adding a fine spritz in a drink is a marvelous thing, a centuries old practice. Today, however, mixologists and bar chefs no longer think in terms of committing a splash of club soda to a cocktail. More>>

In this age of the craft bartender, the competition can be daunting, and some folk seemingly go to any lengths in order that we sit up and take notice.More>>

Bartenders and beverage managers struggle to balance the needs of their bars, the demands of their customers and the flood of new products that may or may not catch fire or supply a much-needed tweak to a bar program. Among the latest: an agave liqueur, a new version of Cherry Marnier, and...More>>

Summer menus are rolling in, with twists designed to make a place stand out. From pisco in New York to colonial drinking in Chicago, from tableside service to Tiki extravaganzas, menus that focus the drinking have never been hotter.More>>

The Ultimate Cocktail Challenge recently wrapped up its third annual competition, with some boutique brands and old reliables rising to the challenge. What can such a competition tell us about cocktails and spirits? We ask the boss, Paul Pacult.More>>

Artists often draw inspiration from those who have preceded them. Mixologists do the same. As such, many contemporary drink makers draw inspiration from one of the most successful cocktails in the modern era—the Lemon Drop. More>>

No longer just about cartons of mixers, bartenders are using everything from bitters to grilled fresh fruits to change the way we think about blended cocktails.More>>

When it comes to cocktails, your customers are used to shaken, stirred and straight up. This summer, amplify menu offerings with innovative frozen drinks that turn a hot profit. More>>

Summer is upon us, and those in charge of bar programs are stretching in their efforts to make drinks, their service and formats as refreshing and interesting as possible.More>>

I was grabbing lunch at a local restaurant, consuming what can only be labeled as an “excessive amount of diet pop” (or soda, for the rest of you). So it’s only fitting that I was about to address New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s recently introduced plan to ban large sugary beverages...More>>