As summer officially begins June 20, so does cocktail season. Welcome guests into your establishment by giving them what they want: cocktails mixed with fresh fruit juices and purees topped with garnishes that revitalize a tired drink, rejuvenating guests’ palates and your cocktail menu.More>>

During the summer months, updating your promotions and menus helps keep things fresh. Remember, as the sun heats up and the days get longer, the party never needs to stop.More>>

Pittsburgh brewpub Penn Brewery, where palates are stimulated by the nuanced tastes of housemade beers, is celebrating its 16th annual Microbrewers Fest, welcoming more than 25 home brewers to the outdoor festival.More>>

Located in Cleveland, hipster bar Happy Dog — known for its gourmet hot dogs — is mixing its low-culture fare with high-end arts, including classical music concerts from the Ohio city's famous orchestra. More>>

What advice would you give a bartender working your bar for the first time? Following is a short list of things to cover in your bartender's initial pre-shift meeting:More>>

One of the mega-popular drinks of the 20th century is making a fast and furious comeback: the Long Island Iced Tea. Following are the best-kept secrets behind America’s greatest Long Islands:More>>

Tucson’s growing population of bartenders has given rise to a community of gifted mixologists. The dean of the city's bartenders is Aaron “Doc” DeFeo, beverage manager of the historic Hotel Congress and founder of the local USBG chapter.More>>

New York's PDT wins the first James Beard award for a bar program, the 2012 Mionetto Mixology Masters Challenge announces winners and Wirtz Beverage Nevada and MGM Resorts International host the Bacardi 150th Anniversary MGM Resorts Cocktail Competition.More>>

Subtle or bold, ingredient tweaks, housemade infusions and a kitchen refrigerator's contents are all becoming the basic essentials of a stand-out beverage menu. More>>

Andy Cant, master distiller of single malt Scotch whisky Cardhu, and Nick Morgan, head of whisky outreach at Diageo, talk about making Scotch in America, why Cardhu is back in the United States and what "Mad Men" means to Scotch.More>>