There are a few of us roaming about who sip a smoothie and think how much better it would taste if it contained a little dark rum. If they can be customized with nutrients, why can’t you doctor them with some Kahlúa or Maker’s Mark? More>>

Steadily increasing sales of top-shelf spirits confirm that we as a nation have developed a taste for the good stuff. For those times when an ordinary cocktail won’t do, savvy mixologists are now reaching for the nearest bottle of cognac.More>>

People who appreciate world-class spirits are driven by the sense of discovery. The prospect of tasting something new is compelling and at the very heart of dynamic beverage marketing. Staying ahead of the curve is essential.More>>

New Zealand Herald: New York-based cocktail maker, Steve Schneider, says you can tell a lot about a woman by her preferred poison and is one of a bevy of colorful cocktail makers flown in to Queenstown to compete in the 42 Below World Cocktail Championships.More>>

Catch up on what’s happening around the Mixology and Bartending scene this week including information on upcoming competitions and new global networking!More>>

There's an admirable sort of unity that's been built among bartenders and beverage professionals over the past ten years. But from time to time a disappointing strain of cocktail orthodoxy emerges among opinion-makers and shakers as well. More>>

Menu-charting can be confusing work, so to catch up, here are some recent small bore trends worth noting in menu and drink development. More>>

The ongoing cocktail boom has sparked the release of increasing numbers of flavored vodkas onto American backbars. In the event you missed the fanfare over their initial releases, here’s a brief recap of the best and the brightest new flavored vodkas. More>>

Where once there was only the Arnold Palmer, the timeless combination of iced tea and lemonade, there is now a burgeoning class of iced tea libations to tempt the parched and weary.More>>

The Daily Meal: Health fiends know that you can make a mean detox-tonic with apple cider vinegar, but vinegar is no longer just for wellness mavens.More>>