From the Wall Street Journal: The Manhattan Cocktail Classic (MCC) wrapped up its third edition earlier this week – a 120-hour stretch (more or less) of sipping, sampling, drinking, guzzling and just plain ol’ partying. More>>

From the Los Angeles Times: Cranberry is not vodka's best friend. Real vodka drinkers know this, but for years their taste has been marginalized by a craft cocktail scene obsessed with whiskey.More>>

From Seattle PI: It is still a few months away, but it’s never too early to tell you about another great beer festival. More>>

From NOLA.com: As if you needed an excuse to drink beer, American Craft Beer Week concludes this week with a full schedule of tasting and events.More>>

Fresh fruit blended by Torani creates two new Real Fruit Smoothie Mix flavors. Green Apple delivers the refreshing flavor of tart green apple while Piña Colada combines sweet pineapple with creamy coconut for a tropical escape.More>>

Rain Organics Vodka has released refreshing drink suggestions featuring flavor combination Cucumber Lime. The Cucumber Lime Vodka is part of the Rain Organics family, including Honey Mango Melon and unflavored original.More>>

Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country’s largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces a new limited-edition release of Elijah Craig 20-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.More>>

Kenwood Vineyards has just released two whites for summer: the 2011 Kenwood Vintage White Wine and the 2010 Kenwood Russian River Valley Gewürztraminer. Fresh, vibrant and delicious, either solo or with food, they are perfect for summer enjoyment.More>>

Insomniac Events extends festivities surrounding the 16th Annual Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas by revealing non-stop events and shows planned for EDC Week, June 5-12, 2012. More>>

Milan’s internationally renowned week-long design fair hosted the unveiling of a crowd-sourced nightclub concept from Heineken. More>>