Stephanie’s on Newbury is an upscale but comfortable Boston hangout, and this summer bartenders are looking to give their clientele less — as in fewer calories — thanks to a promotion with brand sponsorship from Svedka Vodka.More>>

Noticing the need to promote green venues, Dave Blue, a DJ, entrepreneur and nightclub aficionado, started www.ecoDrinking.com, a directory of environmentally friendly establishments.More>>

Following the success of its inaugural spirits competition in 2009, The 2010 Spirits International Prestige (SIP) Awards were named June 10. More than 160 spirits competed for the Platinum Prize.More>>

One current trend popping up is hosting spirit showcases on slow nights. In New York City, there’s now Whisk(e)y Monday at Ward III, where on Mondays, several spirits are featured.More>>

Rob Cooper of Cooper Spirits International has liqueur running through his veins. He's the man who launched St-Germain Elderflower liqueur. And he’s been responsible for the return of Crème Yvette.More>>

The St-Germain 3rd Annual Can-Can Classic Cocktail Competition brought together 13 finalists from the monthly contests. The winner was Bobby McCoy of Boston’s Eastern Standard.More>>

Increasingly, competing for patron attention means turning to liquors available at the creation of the American drink revolution, such as rye, gin, absinthe and Pisco. Here's a guide to comeback spirit success.More>>

Vodka’s versatility can transform any beverage from a mundane mixed drink to a signature cocktail. Patrons like it for its simple, pure taste, and bartenders like it for it’s malleability.More>>

The key to making money on vodka has always been keeping up with what’s selling and what’s new; in 2010, it’s also a requirement to appreciate vodka’s diversity and educate about it.More>>

As is true with most high-ticket items, premium and super-premium spirits don’t sell themselves. Vodkas included. Here are a few vodka tidbits to pass on to your staff to get them selling effectively.More>>